Small Business Saturday 2021
Small Business Saturday is a national shopping day that takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This shopping day encourages consumers to Shop Small and support their local communities. LAEDC is … Continued
Category: Business Assistance
Wells Fargo awards $1.25 million grant to Together for L.A., focused on diverse-owned small business
LAEDC and partners will expand assistance to women- and BIPOC-owned small businesses thanks to this generous grant from Wells Fargo
Keep Our Shops on the Block: Personal Care and Retail Recovery Grant
Attend our webinar to learn how to apply Los Angeles County Regional COVID Fund Keep Our Shops on the Block: Personal Care and Retail Recovery Grant Application period: April 5th … Continued
Congress extends Paycheck Protection Program applications through May 31, 2021
On March 25, 2021, Congress passed the PPP Extension Act of 2021, delaying the program’s deadline to May 31 so more businesses can apply for forgivable loans
SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program
Starting February 24th, for two weeks, businesses and nonprofits with 20 or fewer employees can apply for a forgivable loan from the federal government, through a special allocation of the … Continued
Business recovery resources and capital – PPP is back, and more!
UPDATED 2/8/21 – Added LISC Small Business Grants – APPLY Feb 8-9. If you operate a small business, this is the week to apply for NEW grants, forgivable loans, and … Continued
How to apply for CA Relief Grant: webinars for Small Business – Register!
JUST ADDED: 2/8 Webinar! In an effort to help the recovery of California small businesses, LAEDC will be conducting short webinar briefings on how to prepare and apply for the … Continued
Business recovery webinars from LAEDC support small business
LAEDC has posted a series of great webinars to help businesses reinvent, address challenges and recover. Topics include: Dominate the Market / Grow Your Online Sales; Building an Online Store; Como Aumentar tus Ventas en Redes Sociales, …
Playa Las Tunas restaurant, one of many businesses receiving LAEDC assistance
LAEDC’s team continues to assist — at no cost — businesses struggling during the pandemic. One great story is Playa Las Tunas restaurant, which had trouble accessing capital.
CA Relief Grants available for small business: next round starts Feb 2
UPDATE 1/14/21: First round has closed, and the second round has been announced. State of California has opened up two rounds of grants to small businesses, under the program name California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.
Business Recovery Webinars posted: improve cash flow, operations, marketing
As part of the Safer at Work campaign, and LAEDC’s continuing commitment to help at-risk businesses reinvent and survive, new tutorials have been posted to help small businesses manage tight … Continued
Additional grant money & tax relief available to small businesses from CA Rebuilding Fund
Governor Newsom announced a package of assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including sales tax relief (click here), $500 million in grants, and an additional $12.5 million added to the California Rebuilding Fund. If you … Continued
Small business assistance capacity increases at LAEDC; Utilize our resources
LAEDC’s business assistance team has been growing as we have hired additional staff to meet the greater demand from small businesses experiencing challenges during the pandemic. Our team is hearing … Continued
Restaurants & bars get assistance from LAEDC as they adapt: Stories from Keep LA Working Program
As restaurants face unprecedented challenges this year, LAEDC’s team is assisting them with access to capital, e-commerce strategies, and analysis of their operations to keep them afloat through the pandemic. … Continued
Small businesses persevering, stories from the Keep L.A. Working Program
LAEDC continues to assist, confidentially and at no cost, the businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits of Los Angeles that are facing challenges, as part of our commitment to keep these businesses … Continued
Build back your book of business, and gain tips for business survival: Free workshops
Are you wondering how your business can survive, and need answers about expanding your e-commerce, managing finances, and reinventing your marketing and business strategies? County of Los Angeles WDACS and … Continued
ShakeOut reminds us the importance of preparedness and resilience
Use October 15th to have a short planning meeting with your management team to ask, Is our business prepared? We all know a 7.8 magnitude earthquake is likely in the … Continued
Overcoming challenges: stories of perseverance and assistance in LAEDC 2020 Annual Report
LAEDC’s annual report tells the stories of many businesses and their employees who have faced unprecedented crisis in 2020 and managed to move ahead. Read a few of their stories … Continued
New Go-Biz Initiative Looks to Support Smallest of California Small Businesses
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced the California Rebuilding Fund, a new public-private partnership that will leverage government backed capital to support California’s small businesses … Continued
#ShopSafeShopLocal program helps California small businesses gain online sales, capture local buyers
Many small businesses have suffered in the pandemic because they lack a good internet sales system, at a time when shoppers are using more in-home delivery. This State of California … Continued
Business owners with property damage from civil unrest asked to register for aid by County of LA
LA County Office of Emergency Management asks business owners with damages due to civil unrest to register online as first step towards disaster aid The Los Angeles County Office of … Continued
L.A. City Council votes to Expand Access for Minority and Small Business via online portal
Move connects small and underserved businesses with procurement opportunities to create a more equitable business environment in Los Angeles. Congratulations for this important step forward to the City of Los … Continued
Grifols Collaboration with US Government to Produce the First Treatment Specifically Targeting COVID-19
Lifescience company Grifols, with significant operations in LA, is pivoting to serve immediate health needs during the pandemic, using its advanced blood plasma processing operations to advance COVID-19 medical science … Continued
Visit LAEDC’s Coronavirus response page – Community Connectory – for resources and assistance!
Community Connectory provides crucial resources for vulnerable residents, small businesses, and nonprofits Analysis & direct assistance for your business