PACE’s Lunar New Year Luncheon 2025: A Celebration of Community Empowerment
View Event Photos Welcoming the Year of the Snake & 50 Years of Impact PACE’s Lunar New Year Luncheon & Celebration was a powerful gathering of local leaders, partners, and community members, coming together to celebrate the Year of the Snake and PACE’s 50 years of community empowerment. Held at the Japanese American Cultural & […]
PACE Re-Launches Small Business Emergency Relief Loan
Last Updated: March 27, 2025 PACE Finance Corporation (PFC) has re-launched its Small Business Emergency Relief Loan Program (formerly known as the Disaster Express Loan Program). This program aims to deliver fast, flexible, and affordable financial assistance to businesses affected by the 2025 California wildfires. If you’re in need of additional wildfire resources, click here […]
Los Angeles Wildfire Resources
Last Updated: April 18, 2025 PACE remains committed to supporting our communities in the face of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Please see below for a list of comprehensive economic and community resources. PACE Resources PACE Finance Corporation (PFC) has re-launched its Small Business Emergency Relief Program to deliver fast, flexible $5,000 loans to small […]
Economic Opportunity Holiday Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits: Apply Today!
Apply Online Download Application Economic Opportunity Holiday Grants are now available to assist businesses and nonprofits that are still struggling to recover from the financial impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to support qualified small businesses, microentrepreneurs, food industry businesses, and non-profits in Los Angeles County impacted by COVID-19. Learn more and […]
PACE and LABCi Partner to Empower Small and Disadvantaged Businesses
Los Angeles, CA (October 10, 2024) – Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Los Angeles Business Council Institute (LABCi) to help small and disadvantaged businesses access contracting opportunities for major global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This […]
Supporting L.A.’s Small Businesses: The 2024 SESD Summit and ProcureLA
Los Angeles is not just gearing up for global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI, and the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games—it’s also setting the stage for unprecedented opportunities for small businesses. That’s why PACE was proud to partner with Mayor Karen Bass for the 2024 Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity […]
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 […]