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First, guess who's emceeing the LBA Expo luncheon?

Don Francisco! the celebrated host of the popular Univision show "Sabado Gigante," one of the most popular shows in the history of television. Maria Antonieta Collins is emceeing 2nd day of Expo.

Business Mixer in Spanish
By the way, today is our Business Mixer in Spanish @ Tamayo restaurant, 5300 East Olympic Blvd. corner of Goodrich. For registration, please contact Minerva at Mjimenez@LBAusa.com Learn the ins and-outs of doing business with FAMSA LBA members are FREE * Non-members $5 Sponsored by FAMSA. Other LBA events, visit www.LBAusa.com

Procurement Pavilion
Sign up for the FREE Nov 14-15, 2001 Procurement Pavilion Meetings! The procurement Pavilion is OPEN to all Latin-owned LBA member companies. The 2000 Procurement Pavilion generated millions of dollars in contracts to participants. You must be registered to have access to appointments with corporate buyers. For details, contact Juan Carlos @ 323-721-4000 Ext 238 or JCBotero@lbausa.com

Free Admission
Since you'll be meeting with a major company at our Expo, consider receiving 10 free admission passes with a purchase of your exhibit booth. Remember, prospects, as well as current clients want to see you in action, invite them. And since members receive discounts, join the LBA now and your business will be included in our 2001 Business Directory. Next chance wont happen until June 2002. Call Jennifer at 323.721.4000 ext. 222 or at http://www.lbausa.com/
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Serious About Business Growth?
Can a business management course take your Biz to the next level? Put us to the test and find out. If you own your business, have 1 to 9 full time employees and have been in business for at least 6 months, then you qualify to take this 60-hour course funded by the California Employment Training Panel. If you're serious about business growth call Belzi at 323.721.4000 Ext. 240 or at bpalencia@lbausa.com.

Host Anounced
Councilmember Victor Gordo, District 5 will join us on Wednesday September 12, as the LBA hosts a networking reception that will be followed by an LA Galaxy vs. San Jose Earthquakes soccer match. System VP & GM Ken Christensen (Broadcast partner of the Galaxy) will share his insight into the economic impact and possibilities the new stadium will present to small businesses. Admission of $12 (includes beer, wine, soft drinks, food and your reserved Galaxy game ticket. Register at: http://www.lagalaxy.com/
cgi-bin-local/tickets/index3.cgi NAME: lagalaxy, PASSWORD: galaxy88 (all in lowercase) or at (877) 3-GALAXY. For full calendar visit www.LBAusa.com