Newsletter February 2022 Highlights
The mission of The Valley Economic Alliance is to engage and unite Valley stakeholders to raise standards of living and economic vitality across the San Fernando Valley.
We promote business retention, business attraction, workforce development, and tourism to create and retain jobs and a great quality of life in the 5-City San Fernando Valley region, including Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Los Angeles, and San Fernando.
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- Letters From the CEO & Chair
- Breaking News
- Feature Stories
- Grow in the Valley/Small Business
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- Regional Development
- Making an Impact
- Investor Spotlight
- Calendar of Events
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Letters From The CEO & Chair |
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Dear Friends,
This month brings a wealth of activities and observances at The Alliance. We were overjoyed with the L.A. Rams triumphant over the Cincinnati Bengals at Super Bowl LVI right here at home at the beautiful, new SoFi Stadium! Congratulations to the L.A. Rams. What a marvelous burst of enthusiasm to further galvanize our local community. We are further elated that we will be honoring and celebrating the Valley’s own Rams NFL Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson at our April 8 Valley of the Stars Gala. Registration is now open at TheValley.net/Gala. Get your ticket and mark your calendar to join us for this star-studded, enchanted evening at the Castaway Burbank.
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I could not be more proud of the great work The Alliance is doing in providing much needed business assistance during the Covid-19 emergency. The Alliance’s Business Assistance Program (BAP) helps to start and grow businesses, and create and retain jobs, in the San Fernando Valley region through educational programming and customized one-on-one business advising. Everyday, online and in person, The Alliance is helping businesses:
- Increase revenue through digital marketing, procurement and exporting;
- Cut costs through conservation, tax rebates and operational efficiencies;
- Access capital through loans, grants, venture capital, crowdfunding, and other sources; and
- Network through our Onyx, Adelante and Ellevate Business Hubs.
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We invite you to join us on Friday, April 8th for what will surely be the event of the year for the San Fernando Valley.
This year, our highly anticipated in-person Gala will offer all of the inspiration and entertainment our guests have come to expect.
Register at www.TheValley.net/gala
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To learn more about this and other employment-related legal issues, consider registering for an upcoming webinar presented by law firm Lewitt Hackman on March 1 from 10-11:15 AM.
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Housing Creates Communities |
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Housing in the San Fernando Valley is in high demand. While Valley cities are diligently planning to develop adequate housing, opposition to development can slow down the process and block the completion of housing projects. This reduces the availability and affordability of housing options near where employees work and can hamper economic development.
If you support more housing development to meet needs and reduce costs, get involved NOW. One way you can help is to voice your support for more workforce housing on social media, especially NextDoor.com and in Facebook Groups centered on your neighborhood.
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Pathway to Profit Series- Where the Money is in 2022
On January 26, The Valley Economic Alliance launched a complimentary webinar series entitled “Pathway to Profit” designed to assist businesses seeking to reach profitability and secure remaining COVID recovery resources. The first component of the series, appropriately coined “Where The Money Is In 2022: Unlocking the Power of Receivables,” targeted business owners who frequently sell products and services to companies and government agencies, yet are searching for funding assistance beyond traditional grants and loans for operational purposes. Brett Dickstein, the Alliance’s Business Advisor, facilitated a lively discussion with Marble Bridge Funding Group’s Senior Vice President of Sales, Andrew Krone (pictured above). The two illuminated proven strategies for alternative financing to stimulate business growth for entrepreneurs in the San Fernando Valley.
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Next Level Growth: CA Governor’s Overview of Tax Credits
Trelynd “Tre” Bradley, senior business development specialist for the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, was the featured presenter during the Alliance’s Next Level Growth Series webinar on February 3. A valued member of “GO-Biz,” he outlined the Governor’s overview of business tax credits. Foremost among them was California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) Program, which is a five-year, renewable opportunity for businesses committed to locating in or remaining in the state, thereby enabling economic growth within the region. With available resources exceeding $394 million for the 2021- 2022 fiscal year, eligible business owners are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration from March 7 - March 28 as $104.7 million will be granted during this round.
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Valley Vision - The San Fernando Valley Economy: Past, Present & Future
During the Alliance’s monthly Economic Development Committee Meeting on Feburary 3, economist Shannon Sedgwick offered a researched look at San Fernando Valley’s fiscal climate. As the director of Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s Institute for Applied Economics, she presented data-driven insights and examined trends, statistics, and observations on topics such as market-rate and revitalization projects in anticipation of the 2028 Olympics. She stated that 2021 was reflective of its increasing vaccination numbers, expanding fiscal policies and trends in employment rates. Though industries requiring consistent in-person interaction remain impacted by pandemic restrictions, her research reveals that the following employer industries continue to flourish: information (motion picture and technology), education and healthcare services, and professional business. Elevated housing costs, along with inequalities in income and business relocations, continue to plague Los Angeles County during our lengthy economic recovery period. However, residents should look for investments municipalities will make in 2022 to return to normalcy.
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You have invested time, energy, and money in the San Fernando Valley region and your employees are located here. Why not discover how The Alliance can help you connect to information, opportunities, and influential contacts to help you grow right here, where you are planted?
We help growing businesses to:
- Cuts costs with utilities rebates and employee tax rebates
- Increase revenues by tapping into government contracts and exporting
- Find qualified employees
- Find commercial real estate locations for expansion
Attend one of our upcoming programs or committee meetings to get connected or email Jacqui Matsumoto at jmatsumoto@economicalliance.org to learn how you can get involved.
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Knowing where the economy is headed can empower economic decision-makers to better avoid underperforming investments and capitalize on upcoming opportunities. On February 28, join us for the Valley Economic Forecast Breakfast scheduled for 8:00 am at Hilton Woodland Hills presented by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal and California Lutheran University.
Register for this upcoming event here.
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You are part of a community. The San Fernando Valley region and the businesses located here benefit from a robust network of technical assistance providers. These resources stand ready to support your success with a referral from The Alliance.
If you consider your business in a distressed state or otherwise require financial assistance, now is the time to enroll in The Alliance’s free recovery programs and get the help you need. Assistance is available in the following areas:
- Applying for loans and grants
- Marketing to attract new customers
- Finding subsidized employees
- Bidding on contracts
- Optimizing your website, and more
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We’re pleased to have served Les Sisters Enterprises and Chiropractic Elevated, two Black-owned businesses located in the San Fernando Valley. Read their stories here: |
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Diverse Business Affinity Groups |
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This, being Black History Month, is an opportune time to reflect on building a prosperous and inclusive economy for the sustainable growth of the San Fernando Valley region. If you or someone you know may benefit from culturally-relevant programming to access capital, procurement contracts, marketing or other support, then learn more about how to get involved in our affinity groups: |
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Pacific Community Ventures Partnership |
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Through an exciting partnership with Pacific Community Ventures, The Alliance is now able to open up a national network of 2,000+ mentors for Valley based businesses. Our business Advisor, Brett Dickstein (pictured above with Sonya Blake, Alliance President & CEO), conducts the initial complimentary intake with all of our new businesses. Brett, his associate Chris Shimizu, and our network of Valley Executives-in-Residence provide complimentary consulting services. Then, if additional consulting is needed or if there is a need for mentors who possess certain specialties, then our team will connect clients to Danielle Moseley, Relationship Manager at Pacific Community Ventures (also pictured above), for additional complimentary advising. Since the partnership began in Fall of 2021, 52 businesses have been referred for services. To find the right services for you, simply enroll in our Business Assistance Program. |
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The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai is at the forefront of cardiac care, ranking #1 in California and #3 in the U.S. in both cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Their new Tarzana clinic brings world-class care and innovation directly to the San Fernando Valley with a multidisciplinary team that offers treatment for advanced heart disease, adult congenital heart disease, structural heart disease, and cardiac surgery.
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Kaiser Permanente, one of the Alliance’s Business Partnership investors, offered a complimentary virtual presentation featuring Nancy E. Gin, MD, FACP, who updated guests on Southern California’s most recent COVID trends. As the executive vice president of quality and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation, Dr. Gin is responsible for supervising clinical quality control for nearly 23,000 doctors nationwide, in addition to eight regions housing Kaiser Permanente locations. Please tune in to her presentation here and kindly spend a few moments completing her experience survey afterwards.
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In acknowledgement of American Heart Month, the UCLA Women’s Cardiovascular Center hosted a webinar entitled “Let’s Talk Heart Health: Mind, Body, Soul” to examine the increase in heart disease diagnoses in women representing targeted age brackets. Moderated by Teddy Seraphine-Leonard, chair of the Center’s advisory board, a group of UCLA’s dedicated physicians convened to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of popular preventive care measures, and concluded the discussion with a special pre-recorded message of encouragement from superstar and UCLA supporter, Barbra Streisand.
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San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to everyone in the community, with an emphasis on serving the most vulnerable. SFCHC was designated a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in August 2015, with a commitment to the community and its people spans more than 90 years, beginning originally in 1923 as the San Fernando Valley’s first community hospital. SFCHC now moves into the future as a state-of-the-art health center with a full complement of medical, dental, behavioral health and education services.
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The City of Burbank is advancing our local economy by supporting employers and prioritizing economic development initiatives that fund public amenities, beautify neighborhoods, offer diverse entertainment, and create jobs. A few major projects include:
Warner Bros. Second Century Project, a sustainable, environmentally-friendly office building complex spanning over 800,000 square feet and constructed in adherence to LEED standards. Schedules for completion in 2023.
First Street Village, a mixed residential-commercial project offering 275 apartment units and nearly 19,000 square feet of retail space. Slated for completion in 2023.
Securing a coveted address in Burbank is an advantageous decision for business owners seeking to create a footprint in motion pictures, television, information technology, and business services. With close proximity to leading entertainment companies and destinations like Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Netflix and tech leaders like Amazon, Burbank has much to offer in the way of accessibility to potential a diverse client base, supply chain, qualified labor, transportation, and other amenities.
The Alliance is pleased to partner with the City of Burbank on economic development initiatives and advance the region. In particular, we would like to thank the exemplary vision and leadership of Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes, members of The Alliance Board of Directors Vice Mayor Konstantine Anthony and Council Member Nick Schultz, and Economic Development Manager Mary Hamzoian.
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2022 Valley of the Stars Awards Gala |
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LA Rams NFL Hall of Fame Running Back Eric Dickerson will be the Sports & Entertainment Honoree at this year’s Valley of the Stars Gala, April 8, 2022, at Castaway in Burbank, CA. This event is presented by The Valley Economic Alliance annually to an iconic difference maker in sports and entertainment. “I’m honored to be recognized by the Valley Economic Alliance but my contribution to Sports is made possible by my fans. They make the game,” stated Dickerson.
“It’s with great pride that we honor Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, who set the NFL’s single season rushing record in 1984 and continues to leave a legacy off the field by inspiring and encouraging our youth with his powerful story of overcoming life’s obstacles,” said Sonya Blake, President and CEO, The Valley Economic Alliance. “We are so thrilled to have – in the year of the LA Rams – Eric as our Sports & Entertainment honoree for the Valley of the Stars Gala. We recognize his incredible leadership both on and off the field. He is an essential voice in the LA business and sports community and a voice always for positive change.”
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Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, founded just 15 years ago in 2007 and now the world’s largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, is the recipient of this year’s Valley of the Stars Gala Jane & Bert Boeckmann Business Leadership Award. This event is presented by The Valley Economic Alliance each year to a company that is a strong leader in the business and a company that continues to grow. Mechie’s Frozen Yogurt has grown in a short time to iconic status in the Frozen Yogurt world.
“We are thrilled to honor great corporate citizens like Menchie’s, who choose to make the San Fernando Valley their home. For 15 years, Menchie’s has thrived in their headquarters in the Valley and has grown to 540 locations worldwide. We applaud CEO Amit Kleinberger for his vision and compassion as he leads his company toward continued growth,” stated Sonya Blake, President and CEO of The Valley Economic Alliance.
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Moving people and products throughout a region as large as the San Fernando Valley is integral to developing our burgeoning economy. We are located at the hub of several major freeways, we are home to Burbank, Van Nuys, and Whiteman Airports, and we have a sizable public transportation system.
The Valley Economic Alliance is proud to have been instrumental in the establishment of Metro’s 14.2-mile Orange Line Busway, which opened in October 2005. From North Hollywood to Warner Center and north to Chatsworth, the Orange Line connects the Valley in a monumental way and allows many Valley residents the mobility to get to work, school, shopping, and recreational areas. In addition to its economic impact, it offers environmental mitigation and features a popular scenic bike path.
As we consider ways to strengthen our economy, bolster our growth, and prepare for Los Angeles to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, The Alliance is interested in your input on the future transportation needs of our community. For example, we would like to find out if you use public transportation to get around the Valley and if so, learn more about your usage. To participate, please take this quick poll below.
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Do you use public transportation to get around the Valley?
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If so, what form of public transportation do you use most frequently (select one)?:
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Short-Term Bicycle and Scooter Rentals
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New transit projects are currently being planned in the Valley. Are you likely to use any?
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East SFValley Light Rail (along Van Nuys Blvd)
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North SFV Transit Corridor (along Nordhoff and Roscoe Blvds)
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Sepulveda Transit Corridor (along Sepulveda Blvd and the 405 Freeway)
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Please email us at info@economicalliance.org with any comments you may have about the need for development of transportation in the San Fernando Valley.
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The Alliance is leading the way to further establish the San Fernando Valley as a local tech hub and haven for excellence in information technology education. Toward that end, we have developed a partnership with Human-I-T Los Angeles to increase residential access to affordable broadband options and eliminate disparities between residents with technological resources and those without by connecting underserved individuals and nonprofit organizations to digital workshops and internet training. The program also offers an Emergency Broadband Benefit program linking distressed business owners and schools with gently used laptops, desktops, and other tech devices required to remain competitive in today’s digital economy. To learn more, please email info@economicalliance.org.
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Climate change and the statewide drought are compelling reasons why many Valley business owners and residents have reframed the way we view our relationship with the environment. In our commitment to promote an environmentally sustainable San Fernando Valley, The Alliance has partnered with the U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles to promote a Green Affordable Housing Program (GAHP). The program offers direct support for owners and managers to reduce energy and water costs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Included in this support is the installation of a free community EV charging station and either free or highly subsidized heat pump space and water heating technology. In addition, tenant education is provided in English and Spanish on how to reduce utility costs and improve occupant health. To learn more about the educational resources available to lower utility costs and maintain efficient living environments throughout the Valley, email info@economicalliance.org.
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Developing the Workforce of the Future |
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Government Funding for Building Your Workforce
On February 8, The Alliance convened in a compelling conversation among educators and industry leaders to create solutions for empowering a competitive, well-trained workforce. Topics included reducing employee expenses, leverage taxes, and saving money for businesses through the Homeless Hiring Tax Credit (HHTC) as well as tax incentives for establishing a retirement program for employees.
A popular trending topic among business owners seeking eligibility requirements, the HHTC requires employers to obtain a certificate for each employee from an organization and pay wages greater than or equal to 120% of the minimum wage in California. Contacting the Employment Development Department is also required as the office requests a tentative credit reservation within a month of completing the new hire documentation mandate.
Guest speakers included:
Arthur Monreal, East San Gabriel Valley America’s Job Center
James Marsh, Northeast LA Worksource Center
Nicky Lipset, Partner & CPA, Miller Kaplan
Qiva Dinuri, Partner & Tax Attorney, Miller Kaplan
Christopher Shea, Financial Advisor & Fit-to-Retire Coach, BPS Financial Services
Workforce of the Future Leadership Directory
The Alliance has convened two Workforce of the Future Industry Leadership Council meetings to forge relationships between employers and educational institutions. In this way, employers can engage with educators as needed to develop curriculum, serve as guest speakers, offer internships, etc. to invest in better preparing high school and college graduates and developing a workforce that has the skills and qualifications needed for occupations in demand today and in the future. To engage with the educational sector in workforce development, please register in our Workforce of the Future Online Directory.
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The San Fernando Valley region is home to exciting arts, culture, and dining options that bring vitality to our local nightlife and attract visitors to our region. The Valley is proud to offer our residents and visitors not one, but two MICHELIN restaurants right in our backyard. Learn about Pasta | Bar and Shin Sushi below and plan to enjoy an unforgettable meal at each:
Pasta | Bar, an Encino eatery offering “from scratch” Italian culinary options inspired by the rich flavors of California.
Shin Sushi, a hidden gem in a low profile shopping center, but known by culinary connoisseurs as the best of the best.
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Welcome New Board Members |
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Meg Chil-Gevorkyan
Associate Dean
Career Education and Workforce Development
Glendale Community College
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Meg Chil-Gevorkyan holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University; a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Northridge; and an Associate in Arts from Glendale Community College.
Meg began her work in community colleges as a first-generation college student and Student Ambassador in 2003. She is currently serving as Associate Dean of Career Education and Workforce Development. Meg has been instrumental in the development of the Glendale Community College's Dual Enrollment programs, including CCAP, the Welcome Center, Guided Pathways, and the Student Outreach Service program. She enjoys travel, photography and art history.
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Leila Lee
Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
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Leila Lee is responsible for developing economic development initiatives, programs, and policies that support the establishment and growth of small businesses in Los Angeles. These have included efforts that have led to the provision of regulatory and tax relief, legal assistance, credit and debt counseling, street vendor on-site support, integration of businesses to the digital marketplace, and $80 million in grants to name a few.
Leila continues to be both an entrepreneur and a business owner. She founded and operated several successful businesses in the food, logistics, and beauty industries. Due to her extensive family history in apparel design and manufacturing, she also launched fashion wholesale e-commerce and children's accessories, selling to major department stores and boutiques throughout the U.S. and abroad.
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Kyle McIntosh
Lecturer in Accounting and Finance
California Lutheran University’s School of Management
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Kyle McIntosh is a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance for California Lutheran University’s School of Management. He teaches a broad range of undergraduate classes including Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Financial Statement Analysis and Corporate Finance. Kyle started his full-time teaching career in 2020 after 23 years working in Corporate Finance and Accounting roles.
In November 2020, Kyle completed a six-year term on the board of the Dayle McIntosh Center, a not-for-profit independent living center which supports people with disabilities. He remains a member of the Center’s finance committee. Kyle is currently on the Board of the Newbury Park Track Club for which he is the Director of Volunteering. He also coaches track and cross-country for NPTC.
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The City of San Fernando through the Los Angeles County Development Authority, will provide grants of $10,000 to businesses that provide goods or services to local residents in the San Fernando community. Eligible businesses must submit an intake form during the five-day open application period (February 28, 2022 through March 4, 2022).
After the intake period closes, a lottery will be conducted and selected businesses will be requested to complete an application.
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Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People®, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs.
With approximately 35,000 employees worldwide, Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability, and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.
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Parker Brown, Inc. is a full service general contracting firm operating in the San Fernando Valley since 1994.
Named regularly as one of the best places to work in the San Fernando Valley, their team of personnel with expertise in different trades, experienced supervisors, and an efficient scheduling system and access to superior subcontractors, ensures their high quality standards and have earned the reputation of completing clients projects “On Time and Within Budget.”
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Invest in The Alliance
Make your impact by funding our job retention and attraction programs while receiving valuable recognition and benefits. Contact Jacqui Matsumoto at jmatsumoto@economicalliance.org or click below for more information.
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Valley CEO to Chair LA Area Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations to Mark Louchheim, CEO of Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc., for his recent appointment as chairman of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, one of the Alliance’s Community Partnership investors.
Louchheim has served on the chamber board since 2017 and succeeds Bank of America’s Raul Anaya as chairman. His North Hollywood company, a toilet partition and restroom accessory manufacturer in North Hollywood, has been a member since 1950.
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LoopMedia Soon Streaming in Hotels
We’re pleased to announce that our Community Partnership investors Loop Media, Inc. announced a monumental partnership with SONIFI Solutions, a global technology and service provider for hospitality and related industries. Loop, a leading multi-channel streaming platform that provides curated music video and branded entertainment channels for businesses and consumers, will offer its premium streaming music content on SONIFI’s interactive television system for hotels nationwide.
According to SONIFI’s website, Loop Media will bring one of the largest and significant music libraries to over 1,300 hotels– including national/enterprise brands– and 400,000 hotel rooms throughout the United States. With its headquarters located in the City of Glendale, Loop Media now provides available music content on SONIFI’s interactive platform in all participating hotels.
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New LAUSD Superintendent Hired
The Alliance welcomes Alberto Carvalho as the new LAUSD Superintendent, coming to L.A. from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system since 2008. A former science teacher, Dr. Carvalho has already begun a school tour which included Valley schools such as Fair Avenue Early Education Center and Fair Avenue Elementary School in North Hollywood; the Adult Transition Program at the Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center in Reseda. Welcome to L.A. from Miami. The Alliance looks forward to continuing our partnership with LAUSD toward developing the Workforce of the Future in the Valley and acknowledges Alliance Board Member Patricia Chambers in the Superintendent’s Office, who has been instrumental in connecting us with teachers and principals on mentoring, internships, and job placement programs.
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The Alliance - YOUR Alliance - is working everyday to make a brighter future for the Valley… and we don’t do it alone. We are an Alliance of influential corporate, government and nonprofit leaders to believe, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me!” Our economic recovery is building, but is still fragile amidst outbreaks of coronavirus variants. If you look around, you’ll still find small businesses struggling to make payroll and eager workers struggling to find job opportunities that match their skill sets. If you would like to make your mark on the Valley and be a change-maker, we urge you to partner with us to uplift our small business districts and neighborhoods. We are making waves in the Valley. We invite you to join us to advance our mission of prosperous, sustainable, and equitable economic growth. Donate now and make your mark.
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San Fernando Valley Business Journal Valley Economic Forecast
Monday, February 28, 2022
8:00 AM
Matthew Fienup of California Lutheran University’s highly regarded Center for Economic Research and Forecasting will provide an economic outlook specifically tailored to the San Fernando Valley. At this full breakfast at the Hilton Woodland Hills hotel, you will learn how the Valley’s economy was reshaped by the pandemic and whether it is likely to continue outperforming all other areas in our region.
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2022 Construction Bidding & Estimating Training Academy
The Contractor Development and Bonding Program
Every Tuesday March 1-29, 2022
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This interactive 5-week course is designed to help small business contractors develop and improve their estimating skills when bidding on public works projects.
To Register, contact the CDABP at:
Register by February 25th
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Handling Leadership and Staff Transitions
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
1:30-3:00 pm
Today many nonprofit CEOs are retiring or thinking of retiring, and hiring new staff at all levels can be difficult - especially during recovery from the pandemic.
This workshop will address both challenges, and it will be the first in-person learning event Valley Nonprofit Resources has had in two years! Speakers will be Julie Truong, Leadership Savvy, Dr. Joan Maltese and Tessa Graham, Child Development Institute; as it makes a major leadership transition; and Pierre Arreola and Ninette Ayala, AWOKE.
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Join us for the monthly meeting of the Economic Development for the San Fernando Valley
Thursday, March 3, 2022
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Conversation Highlights
- SFV Commercial Real Estate Properties and Opportunity Sites
- Development Permit Reform
- Regional Conference Planning
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Navigating LA COUNTY & Metro Contracting Opportunities
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
3:30-5:00 pm
The County of Los Angeles' Regional Contractor Development and Bonding Program (CDABP) will present the program's menu of services and benefits. This Virtual Outreach Workshop is tailored to growing businesses in need of bonding assistance and contractor development. Attend and learn first-hand about upcoming contract opportunities with the County of Los Angeles and Metro.
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Nominations Now Open
Through March 11
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Diverse Business Huddle
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
10:30 am – 11:00 am
- Closing the wealth gap
- Office hours to help you grow
The Valley Economic Alliance has created special audience diversity groups, designed to close the information, capital, and network gap for business owners of color and women business owners located in the San Fernando Valley region, including Los Angeles, Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, and San Fernando.
All are welcome to attend.
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Pathway to Profit Series – Where The Money Is In 2022 - Unlocking The Power of Receivables
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Do you sell to businesses or government agencies and you’re looking for funding beyond grants and loans to expand your business?
Learn from our expert speakers about reputable, alternative techniques to grow your business fast.
- Accounts Receivable Financing
- Purchase Order Financing
- Custom-Designed Financing for Rapidly Growing Companies
- Contract Procurement Assistance
- Vendor Trade Credit Negotiations
Startups and credit challenges welcomed. Holders of SBA, EIDL (Loan), and other types of loans with UCC1 filings are still eligible for assistance.
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Join us for the Diversity Committee Meeting for the San Fernando Valley.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Conversation Highlights
- Briefing from So Cal Growth Partners, an agency funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Minority Business Development Agency’s Coronavirus Response and Relief Award
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Join us for the monthly meeting Livable and Sustainable Communities for the San Fernando Valley
Thursday, March 17, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Speaker: Al Grazioli, Director, Facilities Real Estate & Asset Development
LAUSD
- LAUSD’s Approach to Developing Workforce Housing
- Strategies for Valley Employers to Develop Housing for their workforce
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4th Annual Startup Burbank Pitchfest
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Burbank Pitch Festival, live in-person in Burbank, startup pitch event features entrepreneurs taking the stage to fast pitch their startups in front of a panel of judges, and to receive feedback and mentoring live on stage in front of a live audience. Special keynote speaker (to be announced) as well.
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The Sky's The Limit Aviation Career Day
Friday, April 29, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
More than 1,000 Students will be introduced to all of the Aviation career possibilities available to them at the annual The Sky's the Limit Aviation Career Day presented by Los Angeles World Airports in partnership with The Valley Economic Alliance.
Opening Remarks
Council President Nury Martinez, Councilwoman, 6th District
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