One application deadline is just days away. Another new program gives local makers more time to prepare.
The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are creating new ways for local businesses to get in on the games. Two opportunities are open now, and one has a deadline of Monday, November 16.
Food businesses: Apply for L.ocal A.uthentic
LA28’s L.ocal A.uthentic program will select hundreds of small and local food businesses from across the region to serve spectators during the Games. Selected businesses will also receive tools and mentoring to help prepare for Games-time operations and support their growth.
Food trucks, carts, pop-ups, and other local food businesses can review the requirements and apply through RAMP LA. The deadline is November 16, so interested businesses should review the application soon.
Local makers: Explore Made for Two Eight
LA28’s Made for Two Eight licensing program gives eligible small businesses an opportunity to create products featuring the LA28 emblem. It is aimed at Los Angeles County makers, artisans, and manufacturers whose products are made in the county and use locally sourced materials. Applicants must also meet U.S. Small Business Administration size standards.
Applications close February 12, 2027. Review the program and application details.
Prepare for future procurement opportunities
For businesses interested in other LA28 contracts, the webinar highlighted two useful resources: LA28’s Procurement Plan and forecast and RAMP LA, where current opportunities are posted. The webinar presenters encouraged businesses to look ahead, keep their supplier profiles current, and check for new opportunities regularly.
The November First Fridays webinar also covered volunteering, group ticketing, and community-hosted Celebrate Two Eight events. The recording is available for a limited time, and the LA28 Community Engagement Toolkit includes links and resources for exploring those options.
For local businesses, the Games may feel a long way off. But the time to learn about opportunities, and decide which ones fit, is now. Let’s talk about how you can get in the Games.
