NATEL ENGINEERING
Natel Engineering (www.natelengr.com) has been a microelectronics manufacturing leader for more than 25 years, growing in size as well as experience. Their services include: design of substrate and packages, thick film processing, automatic assembly for medium to high volumes, package seals of all types, including automatic linear weld, ribbon and wire bonding, flip-chip and tab interconnects, automatic SMT assembly. Sudesh Arora was working for MW International when the owners decided to shut it down in 1971. He and the President of the company went to the owners and said that they would buy the company from them. In 1981 Sudesh’s partner wanted to retire, so Sudesh bought him out with what little money he had. It was 5 years into the business when they started manufacturing microelectronics. Sudesh has been able to grow Natel through streamlined manufacturing of microelectronics and acquisitions of other companies. Sudesh said that the acquisitions were actually chance opportunities. Today the main facility is in Chatsworth with a second building next door, and an additional location in Simi Valley. Most of Natel’s employees have been with the company 20 years plus. “They know what I think before I even say it. They have a pretty good grasp on what needs to be done.”

GLAACC

The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) (www.glaaacc.org) was established in 1991 by a group of business owners and executives led by Gene Hale, President of G&C Equipment Corp. and Homer Broome, President of Marvid Associates. Their vision was to create an organization that would serve as an advocate for African American-owned business enterprises and to promote their growth and expansion into the international arena. GLAAACC sponsors fundraisers, awards dinners, and forums regularly. At these events our members are afforded the opportunity to meet, exchange business cards and have dialog and develop relationships with potential customers. In keeping with their mission, the Chamber has been active in its advocacy and support of African American business enterprise by providing a variety of programs and services to assist in their growth and development. The Chamber's immediate goal is to increase African American participation in the multi-billion dollar Los Angeles County business arena. GLAAACC offers many programs and services that support and encourage the African American community and will continue to do so.

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