Business Resources
Economic and Workforce Development Department
The Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) provides a broad range of programs that offer assistance in the areas of business support, employment, and youth development.
CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
For more information on eligibility requirements and program prioritization, please review our Program and Application Guide by clicking here.
Comeback Checks Program
The Comeback Checks program will distribute grants over three rounds. For more information, please visit http://comebackchecksla.com. For assistance, contact the closest BusinessSource Center location near you.
LA Optimized Accelerator Academy
LA Optimized is a program launched by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on January 2021 to bridge the digital divide and help small businesses access the assistance they need to adapt and compete in the digital marketplace.
LA:RISE
LA:RISE (the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise) offers employers direct access to a local pool of job-ready candidates—along with the resources to help them succeed, advance, and thrive long term.
If you are interested in becoming an LA:RISE employer partner, please tell us more about your company here.
New Homeless Hiring Tax Credit
COVID-19
SafePass LA Vaccination Guidelines
According to inspectors from the Department of Building and Safety, any authorized agents will enforce the ordinance beginning on November 29, 2021.
Please refer to EWDD's helpful FAQ here.
BusinessSource Center
EWDD BusinessSource Center
The Economic and Workforce Development Department can connect you to Business Source Centers for 1:1 counseling and consulting programs.
Business Source Centers offer services in Spanish, Armenian, French, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, and more.
PACE’s SBA Women’s Business Center
PACE Women's Business Center (WBC) serves women who live throughout Los Angeles County. They welcome all aspiring entrepreneurs to use our services.
WBC provides a business assessment and one-on-one counseling sessions help Center staff understand your concerns to be able to provide direction and resources to help meet your goals.
Business Resource Webinar
RECORDING OF WEBINAR AVAILABLE
Learn about the Economic & Workforce Development Department (EWDD)’s available programs, resources, and opportunities for LA business communities, with Q&A to follow.
The password is: cd4webinar1018
Commercial Rent Assistance
Eviction Moratorium for Commercial Tenants
LA County’s commerical eviction moratorium is extended until September 30, 2021. During the effective dates of the Moratorium, commercial tenants may not be evicted for COVID-19 related nonpayment of rent.
Commercial Rent Debt Survey
We are trying to understand potential issues that could arise at the end of the Commercial Eviction Moratoriums. Please help take 5 minutes to share how commercial rent debt may affect your business!
Commercial Leasing 101
RECORDING OF WEBINAR AVAILABLE
Find out how to get free legal advice on commercial leasing, learn about your rights as a commercial tenant, and get updates on the COVID-19 eviction moratorium.