An LA:RISE Success Story
Before joining LA:RISE, Deshanae struggled with finding and keeping a job, leading her to the brink of homelessness. Today, she is employed full-time as a transportation coordinator at the social enterprise New Earth.
"The benefits of being connected to a program like LA:RISE made me want
"The benefits of being connected to a program like LA:RISE made me want
A dozen food trucks that received business assistance from the City's BusinessSource Centers and Incubators were also present at the LA Region Small Business Summit, offering flavorful goods ranging from fresh fruit smoothies to DIY ramen kits and soul food.
One of the food trucks was operated by Dominique Burrell, owner of
One of the food trucks was operated by Dominique Burrell, owner of
More than 3,000 small business owners attended the first ever LA Region Small Business Summit, held May 3rd at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) in South LA. Outside the LATTC Culinary Arts Hall, dozens of booths were set up, offering resources to small businesses. The aisles were crowded shoulder to shoulder, filled with entrepreneurs browsing the booths.
Inside the venue, Mayor Karen Bass addressed
Inside the venue, Mayor Karen Bass addressed
Applications Open Through May 24, 2023
Applications opened for ROUND 3 of the City of Los Angeles Small Business Rental Assistance Grant Program on May 3, 2023. Grants of $2,500 up to $15,000 will be available to eligible businesses that need financial assistance to aid in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses must be
Businesses must be
Resource Fair for Small Businesses
In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Los Angeles City Economic and Workforce Development Department, the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Business and Economic Development, and the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity will be hosting their first Los Angeles Region Small Business Summit on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The in-person event will be held at
In collaboration with the Office of Mayor Karen Bass's office and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, the Southeast YouthSource Center (YSC) recently hosted a workshop on depression for young women in the community. The event was held on Friday, April 14, 2023, as part of
EWDD General Manager Carolyn Hull was recently the featured guest of the Future of Work, a podcast hosted by Pasadena Community College that explores how to close the gap between what students are learning and the demands of the workforce.
Titled "How to Become A Lifelong Learner in an Ever Changing Industry," Ms. Hull's episode covered how EWDD is prioritizing expanding youth employment programs and supporting training programs in
Titled "How to Become A Lifelong Learner in an Ever Changing Industry," Ms. Hull's episode covered how EWDD is prioritizing expanding youth employment programs and supporting training programs in
The Hollywood BusinessSource Center (BSC) recently assisted wife and husband team Keren and Jeffery Muller, owners of Bespoke Bar L.A., in securing additional funding for their new storefront. Bespoke Bar L.A. is a "Bar in a Box" cocktail company where customers can have a curated box
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) helped Ashlee Espinoza and her business partner Lola prepare their eco-friendly children's loungewear line, Rosewood the Label, to become investor ready. The pair enrolled in LACI's Founders Business Accelerator Program, which provides six months of business curriculum and executive coaching with a focus on creating a sustainable circular economy brand. Through the program, Rosewood the Label also widened their Los Angeles business support network.
Ashlee and Lola met more
Ashlee and Lola met more
After five years in the dry cleaning industry, Isabel Vides decided to become an entrepreneur and work as a sole proprietor. In 2021, she incorporated her business, Swiss Cleaners, based in Sylmar.
During the pandemic, Isabel's sales dropped and she closed her business temporarily to
During the pandemic, Isabel's sales dropped and she closed her business temporarily to
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