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Youth Source Centers: Youth & Young Adult Employment and Education Programs
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Business Source Centers: Los Angeles Business, Entrepreneurial and Microenterprise Support Programs
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Work Source Centers: Adult Employment and Employer Resource Programs
Downtown Los Angeles in the golden light of sunset
Downtown Los Angeles in the golden light of sunset
downtown Los Angeles overlooking the 101 southbound freeway from the 4th Street overpass
la legacy business program

Support for deep-rooted small businesses that contribute to the rich cultural and historical identity of Los Angeles with tangible benefits that include 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

Incubator anc Accelerator programs; illustration of diverse people staring a business
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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2024 LApreneur Summer Cohort
Entrepreneur Training Program
The LApreneur program provides aspiring and existing business owners access to resources and tools that build a foundation to start, grow, and succeed at no cost to you. Space in upcoming cohorts is limited - fill out the 2024-25 Interest Form now!

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Legacy Business
Legacy Business Program
The initiative is designed to support the visibility, patronage, and sustainability of deep-rooted small businesses by fostering economic empowerment through tangible benefits such as digital marketing, modern B2C, and access to capital and grants.

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JEDI Zones
JEDI Zones
The Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones program enhances existing businesses and increase employment in historically underinvested areas of L.A. creating equitable opportunities and cultivate economic development, while also attracting fast-growing industries.

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2024 Los Angeles Region Small Business Summit

2024 Los Angeles Region Small Business Summit

What a great turnout at the 2024 Los Angeles Region Small Business Summit series! The free in-person event was held in various Los Angeles locations on April 29, May 9, and May 15. Local business owners were able to ..

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Honoring AANHPI Heritage: Clique Nails, Inc.

Honoring AANHPI Heritage: Clique Nails, Inc.

The Pico-Union/Westlake BusinessSource Center (BSC) assisted Nra Kudelka in acquiring a $150,000 loan to open Clique Nails Inc., a nail boutique shop. Kudelka has over 25 years of experience as a stylist and costume designer in the Hollywood ..

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Honoring AANHPI Heritage: Chef Evi Catering & Events, LLC

Honoring AANHPI Heritage: Chef Evi Catering & Events, LLC

The Hollywood BusinessSource Center (BSC) helped Chef Evi Catering & Events LLC, a catering business impacted by the entertainment strike in Los Angeles, secure a grant to sustain her business and retain workers ..

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Honoring AANHPI Heritage: Celebrating EWDD Staffers

Honoring AANHPI Heritage: Celebrating EWDD Staffers

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. EWDD is celebrating our AANHPI staff members and highlighting their essential work for EWDD and the wonderfully diverse City of ..

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