MISSION
To build economic wealth and opportunity
for Latino Business Entrepreneurs
VISION
To be the leading Latino business membership association by delivering innovative programs and services that enhance the success and growth of Latino entrepreneurs.
HISTORY
Established in 1976 as a private non-profit organization, the LBA is the country’s largest Latino business entity by virtue of total active membership and overall outreach to Latino business owners. This year, LBA celebrates 30 years of commitment and economic impact by creating business growth, providing advocacy and business education. In 1998, the LBA established a non-profit 501©(3) Institute (LBAI), generating millions of dollars in procurement and business loans since its inception.
STRATEGY
Our strategy revolves around being a "learning organization" that leverages innovative, visionary thinking. One that embraces transformational change that allows us to foresee economic trends, so that we are able to take advantage of opportunities and maneuver quickly. This allows us to develop and modify our programs and services to better fit the needs of our members businesses.

STRUCTURE
The LBA is governed by an elected Board of Directors, which includes the Executive Committee comprised of the Chairman of the Board, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. The LBA also has a 15 -member Board of Trustees/Corporate Advisory Board, which are executives serving from America’s most prestigious corporations serving in an advisory role to the governing Board of Directors.

The LBA membership represents a diverse cross-section of businesses and industries such as attorney and accounting services, advertisers, architectural designers, banks, financial service providers, education institutions, engineers, healthcare providers, HR & Management Consultants, entertainment, media & PR firms, event planners, food & beverage companies, industrial, insurance agencies, investment firms, mortgage & lending institutions, software development, film production studios, international distributors, construction companies, importers/exporters, retailers, manufactures, non profit organizations, other Chambers of Commerce, restaurants with catering, Web site designers, – to name a few.

The LBA also has a number of committee's to facilitate its operational and functional aspects. LBA members are encouraged to join us in volunteering on one of our LBA Committees. Please feel free to call us 213/628-8510 and we will direct your interest to the appropriate LBA chairperson. The benefits of serving on one of our LBA committees are: helping to make a difference for all Latino businesses, leadership and speaking skills development, networking, and using your creativity and skills to help lead the way in creating new business opportunities for all members.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DIRECTORS

Ruben Guerra
Chairman of the Board
President
R.G. Surface Treatment Specialist, LLC
E-mail: rguerra@lbausa.com
www.rgsts.net
 

Ernie Gutierrez
Vice-Chair of the Board
President
Allied Industries, Inc.
 

Alonso Arellano
Treasurer of the Bord
President/Owner
Nopaltilla, LLC
8255 Sunland Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Phone: (818)767-5191
Fax: (818)767-7651
E-mail: alonsoarellano@yahoo.com
 

Mario Campos, Q.M.
Board Secretary
President & CEO
Specialized Protective Group
8447 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 401
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (800) 774-9709 
Fax: (800) 774-9715
E-mail: mcampos@spgonline.com

 

DIRECTORS

Aldo Aguirre, Ph.D.
Principal
Alianza Consulting Group, LLC
9811 W. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 2-180
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone: (702)496-2703
Fax: (702)248-8652
E-mail: aldo@alianzaconsult.com

 

Juan Alday
Owner
Dura Carpet
5873 Telegraph Road
Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323)728-2266
Fax: (323)728-7973
E-mail: engialday@hotmail.com
 

Patricia Perez
Partner
VPE Public Relations
 

Maggie Arias-Petrel
President
Global Professional Consulting
375 S. Stephanie St. Bldg 8
Henderson, NV 89012
Phone: (702) 326-3350
E-mail: maggie@globalpromed.com
 

Alex Fortunati
Chairman / CEO
Support Services of America, Inc.
12440 Firestone Boulevard, Suite 312
Norwalk, CA 90650
Phone: (562) 868-3550
Fax: (562)868-7811
E-mail: alexf@supportservicesamerica.com
 

Rick Rodriguez
CEO/President
RMI International Inc.
 

Humberto Castrillon
Owner
Business Solutions Technology & Consulting

George Ramos
Managing Partner/Corporate Investigator
Diversified Risk Management, Inc.
 

Ruben Arenas
Owner
The Arenas Group
 

David Cruz
President
BrightFlash Media
 

Jose rez
Owner
Latino Journal
 

Manuel R. Martinez
Founder / National Spokesperson
Success Training Institute
113 N. Citrus Ave
Covina, CA 91723
Phone: 626-945-8669
Fax: 909-728-4573
Email:
mmartinez@my4agreements.com
 

Marisol Ocampo
Partner/Attorney
Century Law Group, LLC

 
 
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