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Business Resources
STATE RESOURCES
If you’re a woman entrepreneur looking for resources, the SBA’s Ascent is a free learning platform where you’ll have access to success stories, discussion guides, videos, exercises, tools, and much more. To access this resource, check www.ascent.sba.gov.
IBank works directly with nonprofits (called Financial Development Corporations) and Lenders to offer small business loan guarantees. As a small business, you can access the list of Lenders that participate in IBank’s loan guarantee programs, as well as contact information for their seven Financial Development Corporations, visit their Participating Lenders webpage to learn more.
State Small Business Credit Initiative
This State Small Business Credit Initiative provides loan funding and grants to small businesses. Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) are a priority.
ZEV INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS
A program designed to help business owners acquire zero-emission vehicles.THE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PANEL (ETP)
The employment training panel provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good-paying, long-term jobs.
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE (CalOSBA)
These resources are available through CalOSBA, including:Additionally, CalOSBA offers small business technical assistance for:
You can also sign up for their newsletters and receive first-hand announcements of new opportunities.
COVID-19 RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
The Controller’s Office has compiled the following resources from various agencies to help you navigate available COVID-related aid. For additional program information, please visit the agency’s website or contact your local government. The Controller’s Office will update these resources as more program information becomes available.
VERIZON COVID-19 BUSINESS RECOVERY FUND
The Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund provides up to $10,000 per eligible applicant that has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
VERIZON SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL READY
Verizon's Digital Ready is an online curriculum designed to give small businesses personalized tools to succeed in today's digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, grant opportunities throughout the year, and more available.
GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES PROGRAM
This program provides business education, support services, and access to capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.
CALIFORNIA PAID FAMILY LEAVE GRANTS Eligible small businesses in the State of California can now apply for California Paid Family Leave Grants. These grants consist of up to $2,000 per employee using California’s Paid Family Leave program. For businesses with 1-50 employees, they can receive up to $2,000 per employee while businesses with 51-100 employees can receive up to $1,000 per employee utilizing the Paid Family Leave. |
SMALL BUSINESS DOWN PAYMENT GRANT PROGRAM TO DRIVE WOMEN AND MINORITY BUSINESS GROWTH Bank of America announced a new program to help and create opportunities for generational wealth amongst minority and women business owners. This program will be made available to eligible minority and women business owners applying for Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 and 7(a) commercial real estate loans. RELIEF FOR PROPERTY OWNERS AFFECTED BY STORMS The Office of Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang issued a reminder to property owners affected by the recent rain storms that they may be eligible for tax relief. Fill out a claim for Misfortune & Calamity relief within a year of the incident. Properties that have been impacted and sustained a minimum of $10,000 in damage or more could be eligible for this relief. To know if you qualify and access the relief form you can call the Disaster Relief Hotline at 213-974-8658. NASDAQ ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER MILESTONES CIRCLES Milestone Circles help entrepreneurs revitalize their vision for their business, set a critical business milestone and build a network of support to help them today and in the future. Join the community of women entrepreneurs who have gained access, resources, knowledge, and support through Milestone achievements. LA REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL AID PROGRAM The program provides education and direct representation on a number of legal issues such as: drafting and reviewing contracts, business structure, and entity formation; drafting and reviewing commercial leases; employment law advice covering issues such as hiring and termination, wage and hour rules, employee safety, paid leave, and benefits; application of COVID regulations to business operations; accessing COVID relief including loans and aid; other transactional matters like intellectual property assistance. For more information and to see all services offered, please visit lalegalhelp.org. |
ALHAMBRA RECYCLES TOOLKIT AVAILABLE ONLINE
As part of the Alhambra Recycles campaign, the City has created a free, easy-to-use social media toolkit. The posts are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Use them to help spread the word on the benefits of composting and a circular economy.
Get free Personal Protective Equipment for your business through PPE Unite.
THE LOS ANGELES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Provides COVID-19 resources like grant and loan opportunities for small businesses, microenterprises, nonprofit organizations, and others.
SCORE offers a variety of workshops to help businesses navigate important topics, such as website planning, insurance, marketing, and financial planning.
PROPERTY TAX PENALTY CANCELLATION REQUESTS
Landlords that missed property tax payments during the pandemic can request a waiver for late penalties.
LA COUNTY FORECLOSURE PREVENTION FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
LA County and the State are helping property owners who missed mortgage payments or are at risk of foreclosure.
CALIFORNIA FOODSERVICE INSTANT REBATES
Eligible California restaurants can save upfront on qualifying foodservice equipment—fryers, freezers, combination ovens, and much more.
You can get money back from SGVMWD just for buying and installing water-efficient appliances and fixtures! This rebate program covers a variety of products and is available to residents of Alhambra, Monterey Park, and Sierra Madre.
COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING GRANTS FOR IMMIGRANT FOCUSED COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS
The Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs within the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs has launched a new grant program in order to support organizations that serve LA County immigrant residents who have been affected by the pandemic.
UCLA’s consulting teams are comprised of students who can offer your company a professional group of MBA students who can research a key business issue and develop a strategic consulting or business plan for your leadership team. The plan can involve the following: risk assessment, financial modeling, operations analysis, launching products, improving managerial effectiveness, and much more.
OTHER RESOURCES
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