FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab
The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab helps women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color sell online and scale their e-commerce through hands-on learning. Learn more here: https://aofund.org/program/fedex/
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COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Grant
The California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Grant Program is opening soon! This program will award funds to eligible small businesses and nonprofits that had 26 to 49 employees between … Continued
Construction Matchmaking
This webinar will be filled with construction subject matter experts, contracting opportunities, and meaningful contracting perspectives. To learn more please visit https://www.accessingla.com/
American Rescue Plan – Calling All Businesses!
Calling all businesses! LA County will be awarding millions in American Rescue Plan grant and contract opportunities to help our communities recover from the pandemic. Contact our Business Assistance team … Continued
Business Credit and Loan Resources for Veterans
Veterans play a vital role in our economy, with veteran-owned businesses making up 9.1% of companies today. Their efforts employ almost six million Americans and a trillion dollars in annual sales receipts. … Continued
Free Legal Aid for Small Business Owners
We’re providing free legal assistance & rent relief to small business owners in LA County. Connect with legal experts who can provide help from basic information to negotiating agreements related to debt, … Continued
Organic Waste Regulation & Compliance for California Food Manufacturers
Organic Waste Regulation & Compliance for California Food Manufacturers Thursday, August 18 11 AM – 12 PM Consistent with the strength, breadth, and punitive nature of the California Clean Air … Continued
Resources for Manufacturers
California Manufacturing Network (CMTC) resources, with the mission to serve as a trusted advisor providing solutions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of California’s manufacturers No-Cost Supplier Scouting Services: Need … Continued
Build LACCD for Contractors
BuildLACCD is the Los Angeles Community College District’s (LACCD) $9.5 billion Building Program. Bond-Funded projects are providing the opportunity for LACCD to modernize its nine colleges and build more than … Continued
Meta (Facebook) Boost Program
In 2011, Meta launched the Meta Boost initiative to help educate small business owners about the tools that can help them find success on our platform. We’re inspired by what … Continued
California for All, Safer at Work
Together, We as Californians Can Work Safer Know your workplace rights, responsibilities and resources. With the right information and tools, we hope to reach and motivate workers and employers to … Continued
How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide with Tools and Financial Resources
How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide with Tools and Financial Resources As a veteran, many of the skills you learned in the military can be … Continued
Walmart Community Academy
ABOUT: Walmart launched Community Academy, a free program that leverages Walmart’s network of 200+ Walmart Academies across the country to offer educational opportunities for entrepreneurs who are seeking to start … Continued
Comcast RISE Program
Recently, small businesses have been dealing with the ongoing impact of the pandemic, social unrest, and environmental events. Small businesses owned by people of color have been some of the … Continued
2022 Entrepreneurs Access Network Program for Black & Latino Owned Businesses
Are you a Black or Latino Owned Business who is ready to Surpass your Business Ambitions? If so, we encourage you to apply or share an outstanding founder/CEO for the … Continued
Disaster Preparedness Guide for Small Business
Natural disasters – whether a hurricane, tornado, or outbreak like COVID-19 – can have a disastrous effect on small businesses, but they don’t have to. Here’s how to weather a … Continued
Five Steps to Better Position your Company for Success in the New Economy
Five Steps to Better Position your Company for Success in the New Economy With the resurgence of the coronavirus, the Delta variant, and Los Angeles’ updated mask mandate, business owners … Continued
Southern California Edison Resources
Economic Development Assistance – Southern California Edison (SCE) Economic Development Advisors provide one-on-one, specialized consulting service at no cost to you. After assessing your unique business issues, they will propose … Continued
Community Events
LA Optimized Accelerator Academy Monthly Webinars – A free monthly webinar series on the first Tuesday of every month, that helps small businesses and entrepreneurs market and grow in the … Continued
Gas and Electricity Bill Financial Relief
You can contact your local neighborhood center to receive financial relief up to $100 to be applied toward your SCE energy and SCG gas bills. Proof of income will be … Continued
Intuit Aid Assist
Navigating the complexities of COVID-19 federal relief programs can be intimidating and time consuming. That’s why Intuit created Intuit Aid Assist, a free interactive tool that helps small business owners … Continued
California SmartMatch
The top reasons businesses have been utilizing California SmartMatch? To find more veteran-owned, minority-owned, and disadvantaged suppliers. To improve the cost and quality of their supplier network. To find local … Continued
Legal Assistance & Resources
L.A. Represents is an unprecedented legal assistance initiative to help thousands of Angelenos who are facing extreme hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I need a lawyer to help me … Continued
Managing Business Finances in a Pandemic
Managing Business Finances in a Pandemic https://www.inc.com/elizabeth-gore/manage-money-company-finances-small-business-coronavirus. 5 Good Tips for Managing Business Finances in a Pandemic https://hbr.org/2020/04/a-way-forward-for-small-businesses Understanding Venture Capital as a Way to Manage Business Finances in a … Continued