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Dear Sean,
We invite you to view the upcoming webinars in our Los Angeles Network and learn about different grants or funding programs for your small business.
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Upcoming L.A. Network Webinars | |
Digital Marketing #1
This series allows participants to learn about Digital Marketing including tips on how to develop a strong, low-to-no-cost marketing plan and internet strategy.
November 2, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Business Plans
Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you are looking for funding.
November 3, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Financial Fitness:
Smart Credit Strategies for Entrepreneurs
The “Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities” workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve them.
November 6, 2023
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Money Matters: How to Finance Your Business
This workshop will provide an overview of available options for financing your business.
November 8, 2023
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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SmallBiz Talk
This is SmallBiz Talk with small business expert and LA SBDC business advisor Lori Williams. Join her as she covers key business topics through instructional information, real life situations, guest speakers and interviews. At the end of the show, participants can engage in a Live Q&A.
November 15, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Human Resources: New Hire Onboarding
New Hire Onboarding teaches you the many various mandatory new hire paperwork requirements and processes to successfully bring a new employee into your business in California.
November 9, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Grants and Funding Programs | |
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Description:
The Restaurants Care Resilience Fund is launching its fall application cycle from October 25 – November 8. Restaurants are invited to apply for $5,000 to build resilience – technology upgrades, equipment upgrades, employee training/retention, and unforeseen hardship.
If you applied in the spring – no need to apply again! All applications that were not funded in the spring are being reviewed again. We will notify you.
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Description:
The American Dream Awards spotlight small businesses that epitomize the modern American Dream through innovative solutions, outstanding community contributions, and commitment to sustainable business practices. These prestigious awards are available to all for-profit businesses operating in the United States. The deadline is April 30th, 2024.
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Restaurant Disaster
Relief Fund
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Description:
Disasters are unpredictable — but critical support shouldn’t be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day they remain closed due to a natural disaster. To help restaurants recover in times of critical need, DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports restaurants impacted by natural disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes, and provides relief through $10,000 grants.
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The Stacy's
Rise Project
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Description:
The Stacy’s Rise Project will provide $25,000 grants to 10 small businesses with preference given to women founders in the food and beverage industry. The Stacy’s Rise Project will accept applications from October 20 through December 1, 2023, at 6 p.m. ET.
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Etsy Emergency Relief Fund at CERF+ | |
Description:
Etsy is committed to helping our creative entrepreneurs recover when disasters disrupt their businesses. We’ve partnered with CERF+, a nonprofit organization focused on helping artists prepare for and recover from emergencies and disasters, to create a disaster relief fund just for Etsy sellers. Each quarter, we work with CERF+ to award grants to a select number of eligible sellers. Any Etsy seller who has experienced a federally declared disaster within the past year may apply for a grant, as long as they’ve been an active seller on Etsy for at least one year, and their accounts with Etsy are in good standing.
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California Small Agricultural Business Drought & Flood Relief Grant Program | |
Description:
The California Small Agricultural Business Drought & Flood Relief Grant Program will provide relief to small agricultural businesses that experienced a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits due to drought or storm flood conditions.
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About the Amber Grant
WomensNet founded the Amber Grant Foundation in 1998. The Foundation was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams.
Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, giving away at $10,000 every month in Amber Grant money. Each of those monthly winners is then eligible for our year-end grant of $25,000.
How Do I Apply For an Amber Grant?
Applying is simple. Just take a few minutes to tell us about yourself and your business dream. No long, complicated forms to fill out. We announce the $10,000 Amber Grant recipient the first week of every month, and the $25,000 annual winner every January.
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California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program | The Program will award funds to eligible businesses and nonprofits that have incurred costs for COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave pursuant to Sections 248.6 and 248.7 of the Labor Code. Funds are limited and will be awarded based on eligibility and availability of funds. This Program was created in accordance with California AB 152 and is administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). Round 2 opens soon. Sign up to be notified when Round 2 opens. | |
PACE Small Business Grant | |
Description:
The PACE Small Business Grant Program is a $5,000 or $10,000 grant fund for small businesses located within the Unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County – District 1.
This Program helps small businesses by providing grants that can be used to cover business expenses including payroll, rent, working capital, and inventory. Those who qualify will be contacted by our team for the application process.
This program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Block Grant allocated to Supervisor Hilda Solis, First Supervisory District. The program helps stabilize struggling small businesses by providing financial and technical assistance located within the unincorporated areas of the 1st District.
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Metro Business Interruption Fund | Metro’s BIF is administered as a pilot program in partnership with PCR. PCR uses the BIF to provide financial assistance to small “mom and pop” businesses impacted by transit rail construction along the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, the Little Tokyo Regional Connector with its 2nd/Broadway segment, and Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3 of the Purple Line Extension. | |
Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) |
Small Business loans up to $36,000 are available, with 2 guarantors.
Eligibility:
· Applicants must be permanent residents of Los Angeles or Ventura county.
· Applicants must have credit scores of 680 or better, demonstrate need, and have the ability to repay the loan.
· Two guarantors with good credit and steady income are required on each loan up to $36,000.
· Applicant must submit required documentation, by email, to JFLA prior to a virtual interview.
· Each applicant presents individual circumstances to be considered by Jewish Free Loan.
Please note that we do not offer Small Business loans to non-profit organizations.
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City of Claremont CDBG Job Creation and Business Incentive Grant Program | |
For prospective and existing business owners who need financial help, the City is offering the Job Creation & Business Incentive Program that provides a forgivable loan, in exchange of job creation for low-income persons.
Eligible Business
To qualify for this program, the business has to either be a new business, or an existing business wanting to expand its gross floor area by 50% of more. These businesses must fall under one of the following categories:
- Retail
- Quality food establishments
- Entertainment businesses (must sell concessions/food items)
Job Creation Requirement
- 1 new full-time equivalent job must be created per $25,000 of the loan awarded.
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PACE Disaster Relief Loans | |
Businesses must prove financial hardship and should be located in Los Angeles County or nearby counties
- Loan Amount - $5,000 to $250,000
- Interest Rate - 7.5% to 8%
- Term - Up to 7 years
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TMC Community Capital -
Microloan Programs
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Microloan Lite
- Loan Range: $5,000 to $15,000
- Term: 1 - 3 years
- Interest Rate: 6-7%
- Processing Fee: 5%
Microloan
- Loan Range: $15,001 to $50,000
- Term: 2 - 5 years
- Interest Rate: 6 - 9%
- Processing Fee: 5%
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Upcoming L.A. SBDC Network Webinars | |
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Webinars
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Constant Contact Webinars | |
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinars | |
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, center host institutions, and local or private funds. Funding is not an endorsement of any product, opinion or service. All Federal funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Special arrangements for individuals with disability will be made if requested in advance | | | | |
