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Resources for Small Businesses and Start-Ups

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has compiled helpful information for employers, employees, and all Californians as it relates to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For a complete … Continued

State of California COVID-19 Response Kit

Let’s all work together to keep our California communities healthy. “The state is mobilizing at every level to proactively and aggressively protect the health and well-being of Californians, but we … Continued

Virtually Meet with Small Business Counselors

Schedule a FREE one-on-one appointment to learn how to sell to the government The LA County Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) offers one-on-one technical assistance and training to help businesses … Continued

California Rebuilding Fund

The California Rebuilding Fund is a public-private partnership that is aggregating funding from private, philanthropic, and public sector sources – including a $25 million anchor commitment from IBank – to … Continued

CA Small Business Fact Sheet

The first step in doing business with the County of Los Angeles starts with registering as a County vendor. Vendors who register with the County of Los Angeles can participate … Continued

LA CARES Corps

LA CARES Corps is a partnership between the City and County of LA to provide small businesses with the help they need to apply for federal loans under the CARES … Continued

Jewish Free Loan Association

To qualify for a small business loan, You must be a permanent resident of Los Angeles or Ventura county. You must have credit scores of 580 or better, can demonstrate … Continued

LA Optimized

Helping Small Businesses Confront the Impacts of COVID-19 The Mayor and the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development are digitizing Los Angeles small businesses with LA Optimized! With the onset of … Continued

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

ABOUT: This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. ELIGIBILITY: Small business owners and qualified agricultural businesses in … Continued

Metro’s Business Interruption Fund

About: Metro’s Business Interruption Fund (BIF) provides financial assistance to small “mom and pop” businesses located along the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, the Little Tokyo area and the 2nd/Broadway segment* along … Continued