Mid-City Businesssource Helps Restaurateur Obtain Loans and Saves 18 Jobs
The Mid-City BusinessSource Center (BSC) helped Mr. Ara Tien, owner of Chop Chop Chicken, successfully obtain COVID-19 disaster loans that allowed him to keep his business open and retain 18 employees.
In 2018, Mr. Tien, who has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry, opened the first Chop Chop Chicken location in Monterey Park. The mediterranean fusion restaurant proved quite successful, and as business was booming, he opened his second location next to USC.
In 2018, Mr. Tien, who has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry, opened the first Chop Chop Chicken location in Monterey Park. The mediterranean fusion restaurant proved quite successful, and as business was booming, he opened his second location next to USC.
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Harbor-Watts BusinessSource Helps Launch Thriving Business During Covid-19
The Harbor-Watts BusinessSource Center (BSC) helped Ana and Charles, owners of AfroAnansi, turn their former home-based side hustle into a thriving business during COVID-19.
Ana and Charles first connected with the Harbor-Watts BSC during a monthly First Friday virtual networking event for Watts area small businesses and entrepreneurs. After graduating with her masters in social work in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ana made the difficult decision to place her career on hold to help their five-year old son Elikem navigate distance learning.First Friday virtual networking event.
Ana and Charles first connected with the Harbor-Watts BSC during a monthly First Friday virtual networking event for Watts area small businesses and entrepreneurs. After graduating with her masters in social work in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ana made the difficult decision to place her career on hold to help their five-year old son Elikem navigate distance learning.First Friday virtual networking event.
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East LA BusinessSource Helps Janitorial Business Expand During Covid-19
The East Los Angeles BusinessSource Center (BSC) helped long-term client German Ixcoy launch his janitorial business, Cleaning Revolution, and guided its expansion in 2020 to meet increased demand due to COVID-19.
After a decade working in the janitorial and maintenance industry, Mr. Ixcoy worked closely with the East LA BSC to establish his business in June 2019. He received extensive one-on-one business consulting assistance, along with financial and strategic planning.
After a decade working in the janitorial and maintenance industry, Mr. Ixcoy worked closely with the East LA BSC to establish his business in June 2019. He received extensive one-on-one business consulting assistance, along with financial and strategic planning.
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South Valley BusinessSource Helps Local Jewelry Store Obtain Grant
The South Valley BusinessSource Center (BSC) helped Yandra Rivera, owner of La Esmeralda jewelry store, obtain a $5,000 grant from the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund that will allow her to keep her doors open.
“The South Valley BusinessSource Center helped me obtain a grant that allowed me to pay the past-due rent and utilities for my business location,” she said. “I am very thankful because my business is still open. It is a difficult time but I am persevering.”
“The South Valley BusinessSource Center helped me obtain a grant that allowed me to pay the past-due rent and utilities for my business location,” she said. “I am very thankful because my business is still open. It is a difficult time but I am persevering.”
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Hire LA’s Youth Interns Gain Music Production Experience
EWDD’s YouthSource team and Hire LA’s Youth partner Notes for Notes® recently held a virtual listening party celebrating the creative collaborations of youth participants who successfully produced songs and music videos while practicing socially distancing.
In summer 2020, Notes for Notes® partnered with Hire LA’s Youth, bringing youth from Boyle Heights Technology YouthSource Center together for a unique experience. Over six weeks, participants gained experience in music production and were exposed to the ins and outs of the music industry.
In summer 2020, Notes for Notes® partnered with Hire LA’s Youth, bringing youth from Boyle Heights Technology YouthSource Center together for a unique experience. Over six weeks, participants gained experience in music production and were exposed to the ins and outs of the music industry.
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Grant Helps Gift Shop Owner Get Back on Her Feet
The LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund provided a grant to Rosa Sanchez that allowed her to cover COVID-19 related expenses for her store, A & R Gifts General.
The store is a small gift shop and botanical store, located just a few miles south of the University of Southern California (USC). With the help of the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund grant, Rosa was able to pay the store’s rent and electricity bill.
The store is a small gift shop and botanical store, located just a few miles south of the University of Southern California (USC). With the help of the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund grant, Rosa was able to pay the store’s rent and electricity bill.
Grant Alleviates Financial Pressure for Family Child Care Center
The LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund provided a grant to Rebecca Sumandal, founder of Little Imaginations Child Care Center, that alleviated the financial strain on her business and allowed her business to continue to operate.
Little Imaginations Child Care provides affordable family childcare to working parents. During the pandemic, while safety guidelines allowed socially distanced activities, Rebecca got creative and started hosting hiking trips.
Little Imaginations Child Care provides affordable family childcare to working parents. During the pandemic, while safety guidelines allowed socially distanced activities, Rebecca got creative and started hosting hiking trips.
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Grant Helps Safety Company Circumvent Financial Hazards
The LA Regional COVID-19 Fund provided a grant that helped Erick Farruggia, owner of Safety Achievement LLC, shore up his company against some of the financial hazards caused by the pandemic.
Safety Achievement LLC is an occupational health and safety consultant service company that works with companies to identify non-compliance issues and hazards and provide training to establish a safe workplace environment. The company offers services including health and safety inspections, employee certifications, and on-site training to ensure that companies implement safety measures for their employees.
Safety Achievement LLC is an occupational health and safety consultant service company that works with companies to identify non-compliance issues and hazards and provide training to establish a safe workplace environment. The company offers services including health and safety inspections, employee certifications, and on-site training to ensure that companies implement safety measures for their employees.
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Hollywood BusinessSource Helps Restaurant Stay Open, Retain Six Employees
The Hollywood BusinessSource Center (BSC) helped Juan Ramirez, owner of El Rinconcito Del Mar restaurant in Boyle Heights, obtain multiple loans and grants that allowed his restaurant to stay open and retain six employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In March 2020, Juan reached out to Lai Xu, a business coach at the Hollywood BusinessSource Center, operated by Managed Career Solutions Inc.
In March 2020, Juan reached out to Lai Xu, a business coach at the Hollywood BusinessSource Center, operated by Managed Career Solutions Inc.
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LA:RISE Helps Participant Gain Job Skills and Find a Career Path
When Stephanie (left) graduated from high school, she found herself at a crossroads. Not enrolled in college or working, Stephanie began searching for an opportunity to develop on-the-job skills, build stability, and prevent homelessness.
The LA:RISE program gave Stephanie the opportunity to enroll in YWCA’s Digital Learning Academy. While there, Stephanie completed her on-the-job training by teaching seniors technology skills and working as a teacher’s assistant at a monthly youth coding boot camp.
The LA:RISE program gave Stephanie the opportunity to enroll in YWCA’s Digital Learning Academy. While there, Stephanie completed her on-the-job training by teaching seniors technology skills and working as a teacher’s assistant at a monthly youth coding boot camp.
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LA:RISE Helps Re-Entry Worker Get Training and Find Job Opportunities
The LA:RISE program helped Adrain (left) successfully transition back into the workforce after he was released from prison. The job readiness training he received through the program helped Adrain land two jobs as a security guard and sweeper for Chrysalis Works.
Growing up, Adrain was a great student with good grades and a love for school. But as an adult, Adrain made several mistakes that led him into incarceration.
Growing up, Adrain was a great student with good grades and a love for school. But as an adult, Adrain made several mistakes that led him into incarceration.
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South LA BusinessSource Helps Leimert Park Hot and Cool Café Thrive
The South LA BusinessSource Center (BSC) provided extensive business counseling to long-term client Anthony Jolly (left), the owner of Hot and Cool Café, helping the restaurant thrive and adapt to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.
The café opened in 2018 in Leimert Park in South LA. Over the past two years, business coach Terry Gubatan has assisted Mr. Jolly with a variety of services.
The café opened in 2018 in Leimert Park in South LA. Over the past two years, business coach Terry Gubatan has assisted Mr. Jolly with a variety of services.
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