2022 L.A. Small Business Academy
Applications are now open for the L.A. Small Business Academy. This year’s academy is focused on addressing the challenges that diverse small businesses in the construction sector face. The academy will focus on upcoming city projects, contract compliance, and...
Small Businesses Rental Relief Round 2
The Economic Workforce Development Department is preparing to launch another round of the small business rental relief program this coming Monday, July 11. Grants will be of up to $15,000 or six months of back rent, whichever is less. The grant may be used for rent...
Microenterprise Recovery Grant Program
Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department has launched a program to provide grants of up $15,000 to microenterprises located in the City of LA who need financial help as they recover from the pandemic. Microenterprises with no employees may be...
Streamlining Los Angeles’ Restaurant Beverage Program
Yesterday, City Council introduced a motion for opt-in eligible restaurants in L.A. City to participate in Los Angeles’ newly established Restaurant Beverage Program. This program, eligible only to sit-down restaurants that meet a number of operating and “good...
LA Optimized for Small Businesses
LA Optimized is a recently launched program to bridge the digital divide and help small businesses access the assistance they need to succeed in the digital marketplace. In recognition of the setbacks small businesses faced during the pandemic, this program aims to...
Valley Leaders To Host Business Resiliency Webinar June 3
Councilmember John Lee, Rep. Brad Sherman, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, and others are hosting a chat to help local businesses hold on. The COVID-19 pandemic took a real toll on small businesses, many of which were already struggling. 7,500 small businesses in Los...
Small Business Funding
On Monday, February 22, the Biden Administration announced additional enhancements to the PPP loan program including a 14-day window, opening this Wednesday, when only businesses with 20 or fewer employees can apply. Please see the Small Business Administration...
California LGBTQ+ Virtual Small Business Resource Town Hall
Join California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Insurance Diversity Task Force Chair Mark Morales for a LGBTQ+ virtual town hall on insurance issues and available resources for small businesses during the COVID-19 on January 27th, at 1:30pm. Submit questions...
Revisions to Business Operations in California
Los Angeles County Coronavirus Update: Local Officials Order Businesses In “Non-Critical” Sectors To Close Offices Statewide, California has closed indoor operations STATEWIDE for: restaurants wineries movie theaters family entertainment zoos museums cardrooms NEW:...
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