Providing human and financial capital to early stage companies in Southern California. It's More Than the Money! THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY IN GENERAL THROUGH THE IMPROVEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND CONDITIONS. THIS PURPOSE IS ACHIEVED BY:PROMOTING THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AS AN EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR BUSINESS; EDUCATING, ASSISTING, AND MENTORING INDIVIDUALS ON CHANGING TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL TRENDS AFFECTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUSINESS COMMUNITY; COUNSELING ENTREPRENEURS ABOUT DEVELOPING THEIR BUSINESS PLANS; AND RAISING CAPITAL FOR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES BY CONNECTING THEM WITH FINANCING SOURCES AND RESOURCES.