BusinessSource Centers
BusinessSource Centers provide startup ventures and current small business owners with various cost-effective tools to make their business a success. Through these tools, small businesses can grow and remain competitive within the City of Los Angeles. Most services are provided at NO COST to LA business owners and resident entrepreneurs.
The BusinessSource Centers also provide free assistance for the City of Los Angeles Sidewalk and Park Vendor Permit Program. Bilingual advisors are available to help complete the required documentation to secure the City of LA, State of California and County of Los Angeles Permits.
The BusinessSource Centers also provide free assistance for the City of Los Angeles Sidewalk and Park Vendor Permit Program. Bilingual advisors are available to help complete the required documentation to secure the City of LA, State of California and County of Los Angeles Permits.
COVID-19 has highlighted the financial fragility of many small businesses. Financial counselors can help counter these negative fiscal impacts, assist in recovery, and help local businesses to thrive. Money Management International (MMI) has agreed to provide credit and debt counseling with targeted support to small business owners in the City of LA at no cost in a variety of languages.
If you have been impacted by the pandemic, EWDD wants to help. Visit our COVID-19 Resources Page to access information and programs for business owners and the community.Services and Programs
One-on-One Consulting
dedicated coaches and consultants to assist with specific business needs
Entrepreneur Training Program (ETP)
strategic and comprehensive business training for start-ups
Access to Capital
financial sources for expanding operations and overall business health
Business Education, Training and Workshops
educational courses for developing, managing and growing a business
Employee Hiring/Work Force Development
assisting employers with job retention and training, as well as job creation
Economic Incentive and Development Programs
programs to support local businesses and revitalize distressed urban communities
BusinessSource Centers offer services* in Spanish, Armenian, French, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Vietnamese. Find your local center on our BusinessSource Locations Map or in the Locations by Region below. *languages vary by location
Locations by Region
Find a BusinessSource Center in your neighborhood in the regional location list below or on the BusinessSource Center Location Map.
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Hollywood
1370 North St. Andrews Place, Suite 215
Los Angeles 90028
213-989-3158
711 for TRS
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English, 한국어, ภาษาไทย, 普通话, 廣東話, Tagalog, Español, Հայոց լեզու and زبان فارسی
operated by
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)Pico-Union/Westlake
1055 Wilshire Boulevard, #900-B
Los Angeles 90017
213-353-9400
711 for TRS
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English, Español, 한국어, 普通话, 廣東話, Française, Lingala, Tagalog, ภาษาไทย, Հայոց լեզու, زبان فارسی, हिन्दी भाषा, ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆ, ગુજરાતી ભાષા, मराठी भाषा, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ
operated by
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)East Los Angeles
1730 East 1st Street
Los Angeles 90033
323-568-1520
711 for TRS
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English, Español
operated by
New Economics for Women -
Southeast Los Angeles
2415 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles 90011
323-450-7226
711 for TRS
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English, Español
operated by
Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD)South Los Angeles
1130 West Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles 90044
323-789-4515
711 for TRS
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English, Español
operated by
Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC)Watts
1513 East 103rd Street
Los Angeles 90002
323-789-4515
711 for TRS
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English, Español, ភាសាខ្មែរ, Tagalog
operated by
Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) -
San Pedro
222 West 6th Street, #320
San Pedro 90731
310-221-0644
711 for TRS
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English, Español
operated by
Managed Career Solutions (MCS) -
North Valley
13269 Van Nuys Boulevard
Pacoima 91331
818-302-6114
711 for TRS
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English, Español
operated by
Initiating Change in our Neighborhoods (ICON)South Valley
14553 Delano Street, Suite 212
Van Nuys 91411
818-616-4118
711 for TRS
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English, Español
operated by
Initiating Change in our Neighborhoods (ICON)West Valley
18645 Sherman Way, Suite 114
Reseda 91335
747-265-6201
711 for TRS
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English, Español, русский
operated by
Managed Career Solutions (MCS)