ISM-LA has always dedicated our time, resources, and passion to the continuing education of Purchasing and Supply Management Professionals. At ISM-LA, we believe this same passion and commitment extends to all future leaders and generations of supply management professionals. That is why ISM-LA is proud to support the efforts and continuing community involvement of the Los Angeles Times, Reading by 9 program.

For further information on how your company or organization can help develop future supply management professionals, please visit their website at http://www.latimes.com/extras/readingby9/

ISM-LA is a community based organization that takes pride in our City of Los Angeles. That is why ISM-LA has partnered with the Los Angeles City Mayor's Office of Economic Development and the Los Angeles Minority Business Opportunity Committee (LA MBOC) to foster a healthy economic and business community. We live, work, and play in Los Angeles and appreciate all the diversity that our beautiful city has to offer. With this understanding and appreciation in mind, ISM-LA hosts bi-annual tradeshows and Supplier Diversity Panel Sessions for both Fortune 500 companies; as well as, Minority/Women Owned Enterprise and Small Businesses.

For additional information on doing business in Los Angeles or how to find a qualified M/W/OBE Supplier, please visit the LA MBOC website at: http://www.lamboc.org/

ISM-LA is proud to announce an exciting opporutunity for both Supply Managers and Suppliers alike. The SBA in partnership with HP has formed a cooperative agreement to help introduce Small Businesses and Minority/Women Owned Enterprises to Federal, State, and Local Government Procurement Officers, in addition to major corporations.

If you would like additional information on how you can participate in one of the nationwide BusinessMatchmaking events, please visit the website at: http://www.businessmatchmaking.com