Initiative for a Competitive Inner City

Los Angeles construction business owners, this one is for you!

Building for Growth is coming to LA for the first time, and ICIC is hosting an in-person information session on Thursday, July 30 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. PT to introduce the inaugural Greater Los Angeles BFG cohort.

This session is a chance to learn how Building for Growth can help construction business owners and executives build capacity, strengthen operations, and prepare for long-term growth through executive education, peer learning, coaching, and connections with industry experts.

You’ll hear from Steve Lamar, Program Director, about the BFG curriculum, participant experience, and application process. You’ll also hear directly from BFG alumni, meet construction ecosystem partners, and have time to ask questions.

With major investment coming to Greater Los Angeles through infrastructure projects, wildfire recovery, and upcoming global events, now is the time to explore what’s possible for your business.

The BFG Information Session is part of the ICAN Los Angeles Small Business Mixer happening the same evening. One registration gives you access to both the 6:00–7:00 p.m. BFG session and the 7:00–9:00 p.m. mixer, where you can keep the conversations going and connect with entrepreneurs from across the LA business community.

Learn more and register today: https://icic.org/bfg/info

Congratulations to Liaisons Corporation, the 2025 ICIC Inner City 100 FedEx Champion of Global Entrepreneurship Award winner!

Founded by Susanne Birbragher and based in Miami and Mexico City, Liaisons has spent the past 15 years building meaningful connections across cultures, communities, and countries. From corporate events and group travel to curated cultural experiences, the company brings people together in ways that are authentic, personal, and deeply connected to place.

Presented by FedEx, the FedEx Champion of Global Entrepreneurship Award recognizes an IC100 company that reflects a commitment to diversity, global trade, empowering entrepreneurs, and creating employment opportunities.

With experience in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Liaisons demonstrates the power of entrepreneurship to create global reach while strengthening local communities. Their work supports cultural exchange, brings visibility to local artists and institutions, and creates experiences that open doors to new relationships and opportunities.

We are proud to celebrate Susanne Birbragher and the entire Liaisons team on this well-deserved recognition.

Read the full blog to learn more about Liaisons Corporation’s story and impact: https://icic.org/blog/liaisons-corporation-fedex-champion-of-global-entrepreneurship/