Small Business
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Bass and Raman skirmish over treatment of small business. The Valley is a battleground
LA mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nury Martinez clashed over their records supporting small businesses during a heated debate. The San Fernando Valley has emerged as a key…
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LA28 unveils ‘Made for Two-Eight’ licensing program for local small businesses
LA28 introduced a new licensing program called “Made for Two-Eight” that lets small businesses across Los Angeles County use official Olympic emblems on their merchandise. The…
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LA County small businesses can apply for LA28 licensing on locally made products
Los Angeles County small businesses can now apply for official LA28 licensing to sell products made locally in connection with the 2028 Olympics. Homeboy Industries became the…
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Small Businesses In LA County Get Shot At Official 2028 Olympic Merchandise Deals
LA County small businesses can now apply to produce and sell officially licensed merchandise for the 2028 Olympics under a new LA28 program. Selected local companies will gain…
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Inglewood small business builds knitting community, garners national attention
The Knitting Tree in Inglewood has grown from a yarn shop into a vibrant community hub where locals gather for conversation and knitting sessions that feel like lively events.…
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LA County DEO Extends Small Business Recovery Grant Application Deadline to October 9 for Businesses Impacted by the Lineage Fire and East Los Angeles Oil Spill – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
LA County’s Department of Economic Opportunity has extended the application deadline for its Small Business Recovery Grant to October 9. The program targets businesses harmed by…
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Mayor Bass Launches City’s First Vacant to Vibrant Program in Downtown L.A. to Transform Empty Storefronts into Small Businesses
Mayor Bass has introduced LA's inaugural Vacant to Vibrant initiative in Downtown, converting empty storefronts into spaces for small businesses. The program forms part of a…
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LA County Extends East LA Small Business Grant Deadline
MyNewsLA.com has a new report touching on independent and neighborhood businesses in Los Angeles. According to the coverage, key figures include $3,000 and $1,000 ; it involves…
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LA County Brings Path to 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games to the Westside on October 8, Joining Four Cities to Prepare Local Businesses for Major Economic Opportunities – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
LA County is launching an information session on the Westside October 8 to connect local businesses with 2028 Olympics and Paralympics contracting opportunities. The event unites…
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How Los Angeles businesses can win contracts for 2028 LA Olympics
Los Angeles businesses can register to bid on contracts tied to the 2028 Olympics with city, state, and federal agencies. Registration opens opportunities across infrastructure,…
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Launches Small Business Recovery Grants for Businesses Impacted by Lineage Fire and East Los Angeles Oil Spill
Los Angeles County launched small business recovery grants to help companies hurt by the Lineage Fire and the East Los Angeles oil spill. Eligible businesses can apply for…
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LA County Announces Small Business Recovery Grants for Businesses Impacted by the West Hollywood Water Main Break – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles County is offering small business recovery grants to companies hurt by the recent West Hollywood water main break. Eligible businesses can apply for financial help to…
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New LA County program offers assistance to small businesses
Los Angeles County launched a new small business clinic to boost financial resilience among local owners. The program delivers personalized coaching, financial education, capital…
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Governor Newsom secures federal disaster assistance for small businesses impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Governor Newsom obtained federal disaster aid for small businesses damaged by the recent Boyle Heights warehouse fire. The assistance provides financial relief to affected…
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Immigration Enforcement Surge Triggered Immediate and Lasting Economic Disruption Across Los Angeles County’s Latino Business Corridors
Immigration enforcement actions near nine sites in Los Angeles County caused an immediate drop in foot traffic and $3.16 million in losses for nearby Latino businesses within two…
Latino Policy & Politics Institute ·The Cost of Fear: The Impacts of Immigration Enforcement on Small Businesses and Latino Entrepreneurs in LA County
Immigration enforcement actions in June 2025 triggered sharp revenue drops for small businesses located near raid sites in LA County. Latino entrepreneurs faced heightened fear…
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LA County Launches Small Business Concierge Program to Accelerate Altadena’s Post-Wildfire Commercial Recovery
Los Angeles County has introduced a Small Business Concierge Program to help Altadena merchants rebuild faster after recent wildfires. The initiative provides dedicated support…
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