The
Latin Business Association Institute (LBAI) is a
non-profit educational, research and economic development
organization that provides technical
assistance and enhanced business opportunities
to the Latino business community.
The LBAI mission is to serve as an economic catalyst
by attracting and developing new markets as well
as facilitating business start-ups, education and
expansion for Latin
Business Association (LBA) member companies.
Founded in 1998 by the Latin Business Association,
LBAI is the leading connection between Latino entrepreneurs
and the business marketplace. Since its founding,
the LBAI, in conjunction with its corporate alliances,
has generated over $50 million in loans and $125
million in procurement contracts.
LBAI is the strongest link to the fastest growing
business market in the United States the
Latino business market. California is home to over
500,000 Latino - owned businesses.