BusinessSource
Business Source Centers: Los Angeles Business, Entrepreneurial and Microenterprise Support Programs
WorkSource
Work Source Centers: Adult Employment and Employer Resource Programs
YouthSource
Youth Source Centers: Youth & Young Adult Employment and Education 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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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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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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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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Legacy Business Program Accepts 105 Businesses

Legacy Business Program Accepts 105 Businesses

EWDD is proud to announce the approval of the first 105 businesses into the Legacy Business Program, that supports the great economic and cultural contributions these longstanding enterprises ..

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WorkSource Changes a Mother's Life

WorkSource Changes a Mother's Life

Through the Center for Living and Learning, LA:RISE and the Sun Valley WorkSource, Vanessa Perez was able to get training and resources to find stable employment helping others like herself ..

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HireLAX Training Program Graduation

HireLAX Training Program Graduation

Fifteen Southeast L.A. WorkSource participants were honored on June 3, 2024, at a graduation ceremony for completing the 8-week HireLAX Construction Training Program at Los Angeles Southwest ..

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ICON CDC Sidewalk Vending Program

ICON CDC Sidewalk Vending Program

North and South Valley BusinessSource operator, ICON CDC, offers an array of services to the business community including a Sidewalk Vendor Program that helped Sonia Castillo start her own ..

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