# LA County Prepares Businesses for LA28 Contracting

Los Angeles County is holding its Path to 2028 event on October 8, 2026, at Plummer Park Community Center in West Hollywood to help local businesses prepare for procurement opportunities connected to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, County purchasing, and other major regional events. The program includes a regional leadership panel and practical guidance on certifications, vendor registration, solicitations, and bids, with opportunities to connect with county, city, and business-support representatives.

- The event is scheduled for **October 8, 2026 (7 days from today)**. Local contractors and small businesses can use the session to learn about procurement processes and connect with representatives from Los Angeles County and participating cities.
- Businesses interested in competing for related work can prepare questions about certifications, vendor registration, solicitations, and bidding, and bring relevant company information to discuss with procurement and business-support representatives.
- The opportunity spans LA28-related procurement as well as Los Angeles County purchasing and other regional events; the signal does not identify specific solicitations, contract values, or award timelines.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
- City of Culver City
- City of West Hollywood
- City of Beverly Hills
- City of Santa Monica

### Key Quotes
> By working together now, we can make sure the opportunities created by LA28 reach our local businesses and continue to strengthen our economy long after the Games are over.
> — Lindsey P. Horvath, Los Angeles County Third District Supervisor

### Sources
- [LA County Brings Path to 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games to the Westside on October 8, Joining Four Cities to Prepare Local Businesses for Major Economic Opportunities – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES](https://lacounty.gov/2026/09/30/la-county-brings-path-to-2028-olympics-and-paralympic-games-to-the-westside-on-october-8-joining-four-cities-to-prepare-local-businesses-for-major-economic-opportunities/) - CA