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Downtown Los Angeles in the golden light of sunset
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LA Optimized 2.0

Applications open Tuesday, September 3rd!

The LA Optimized 2.0 program will provide digital marketing resources to eligible LA City businesses to achieve stability and facilitate growth

la legacy business program

Support for deep-rooted Los Angeles City businesses that includes technical assistance, promotional support, and access to capital and grants

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incubators

contributing to L.A. City's innovation landscape through the creation, support and growth of new businesses across the region in a variety of industries

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lapreneur program

Entrepreneurship Program

Tools to Start or Grow Your Business

legal aid program

Free Legal Help for Los Angeles Region's Small Business Owners

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Legacy Business Recovery Grant
Legacy Business Recovery Grant
The Legacy Business Recovery Grant Program offers grants of up to $20,000 exclusively to registered Legacy Businesses that need financial assistance to aid in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LA Optimized 2.0
LA Optimized 2.0
LA Optimized 2.0 is an innovative program dedicated to boosting the visibility and impact of businesses within the City of Los Angeles through results-driven digital marketing resources. The team helps businesses to build and strengthen their digital presence - at no cost!

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Good Food Zones (remove September 14)
Good Food Zones Program
The Good Food Zones Program is an initiative empowering food-centered businesses to expand the access of healthy food options. Applications are open for micro grants of up to $25,000 to eligible businesses in South L.A. and the Northeast San Fernando Valley.

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AdvantAGE LA Report Released

AdvantAGE LA Report Released

AdvantAGE LA offers recommendations for employers to capitalize on these opportunities, facilitating upskilling, reskilling, and the exploration of new career pathways for older workers ..

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Downtown Women's Center LA:RISE Graduation

Downtown Women's Center LA:RISE Graduation

22 LA:RISE program participants took part in a graduation ceremony celebrating their achievement and how the program guided them in their careers and to a better life ..

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CRCD Helps Youth Close the Digital Divide

CRCD Helps Youth Close the Digital Divide

Youth participants from the South LA YouthSource Center were given FREE laptops by CRCD that included internet connectivity, backpacks, and educational programs just in time for back-to-school ..

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Energetic Acupuncture Soars to New Heights

Energetic Acupuncture Soars to New Heights

The Pico/Union Westlake BusinessSource Center helped Ick Eom acquire a $100K loan to expand his business, Energetic Acupuncture Medical Group into a more spacious clinic ..

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Hire LA's Youth
Financial Programs
LA:RISE
Local Hire Program
Accelerators and Incubators
ZipRecruiter and Hire La's Youth
LA Sidewalk Park Vendor Permit Program
LA Optimized for Small Businesses