Get Ready for the 2024 Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit
Los Angeles is gearing up for some of the biggest global events, from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LXI to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city’s sports and entertainment industry is booming, and this surge of major events means unprecedented opportunities for local small businesses. That’s why PACE is proud […]
Empowering Entrepreneurship at the Little Tokyo Small Business Summit
On Tuesday, August 6th, PACE hosted the 2024 Little Tokyo Small Business Summit in collaboration with Little Tokyo Business Association (LTBA). The event aimed to empower the small business community in one of Los Angeles’ most culturally historic neighborhoods, bringing together local small business owners, community leaders, and federal and corporate stakeholders at the Democracy […]
PACE Recognizes Small Business Achievements at AAPI Heritage Month Luncheon
PACE hosted an intimate luncheon on Friday, May 31st at Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. The event honored PACE’s small business clients, advisory board, and loan committee members for their contributions and achievements. The luncheon kicked off with remarks from PACE’s CEO, Kerry Doi, who highlighted the significance of AAPI […]
PACE Receives $1 Million Grant from Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers
Los Angeles, Calif (May 14, 2024) — Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1 million grant over three years from the Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers initiative. This award will enable PACE to expand its impact in driving economic mobility for Los Angeles residents while […]
PACE, DOE, and MBDA Unite for the 2024 MBE Connect Summit
As the operator of the Los Angeles Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Center, PACE is thrilled to be joining forces with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and host the 2024 MBE Connect Summit on April 17th-18th. The event will bridge the gap between minority and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBEs) and a wealth of opportunities […]
PACE Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with Lunar Lights Market
View Event Photos On February 15th, the Arts District lit up with the spirit of Lunar New Year as PACE celebrated its first ever Lunar Lights Market featuring local food, drink, and craft vendors. The event was a platform for culture and celebration as community members, electeds, and government and corporate partners came together to support […]
Introducing TEACH-LA: A Transformative Early Childhood Education Workforce Initiative
Access to early childhood education (ECE) is vital to fostering prosperous communities, families, and economies. The importance of providing quality education for our youngest learners is indisputable, yet the ECE sector continues to experience underinvestment and staffing shortages. It is in this critical moment that PACE is pleased to support the launch of TEACH-LA, an […]
Community Strength Shines at PACE’s “Sounds of Solidarity” Soirée
View Event Photos The Rooftop Terrace at the GRAMMY Museum was transformed into a celebration of unity and community at Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment’s (PACE) 47th annual gala, Sounds of Solidarity. The event, held on October 5th, 2023, helped raise support and awareness for PACE’s community development work within the AAPI and ethnic minority […]
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Renewed for Stop the Hate Funding
Los Angeles, Calif (October 16, 2023) – The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has recommitted funding for the Stop the Hate program to support direct services to victims of hate and their families and to provide prevention and intervention services against and in response to hate. PACE is pleased to announce that we are […]
PACE Energy Seeking Asbestos and/or Mold Removal and Abatement Contractors (RFP)
Click here to download and view the full RFP. Your company is invited to submit a qualification and cost proposal for the removal and/or abatement of asbestos and mold in single and multiple residential dwellings throughout Los Angeles County. Scope of Work PACE Energy is seeking fully licensed contractor/s to provide the removal and/or abatement of Asbestos […]