Resources
Contracting Assistance Programs from SBA
Tap into the special programs to help small businesses win 23% of all Federal contracting dollars each year.
https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
Veteran entrepreneurs or small business owners can receive business training, counseling and mentoring, and referrals to other SBA Resource Partners at a Veterans Business Outreach Center
The HUBZone program fuels the growth of small businesses in historically underutilized business zones (HUBZones) by providing certification for preferential access to federal contracts.
Take your Business global: SBA’s Trade Tools for International Sales
SBA's Office of International Trade helps small businesses to go global by providing business intelligence, grants to find customers overseas, and financing for your international sales.
State Contracting Tools & Resources
A Road Map to State Contracting : Step by Step guidance and assistance for Businesses to get Registered, Apply for a California Small Business Certification, Find State Contract and get Leveraged Procurement Agreement
Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (APISBP)
Drives economic growth by providing no-cost confidential one-on-one business advising; help in accessing capital needed for growth; business planning, financial management, marketing workshops, and more; and small business disaster recovery
America’s SBDC California: Help Small Business Start, Grow and Succeed
Drives economic growth by providing no-cost confidential one-on-one business advising; help in accessing capital needed for growth; business planning, financial management, marketing workshops, and more; and small business disaster recovery
The nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors harnesses the passion and knowledge of real-world business executives to provide invaluable mentorship in person, via email or over video chat.
Kick start your sidewalk vending business by learning about the County’s new Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and services we provide to support you start and grow!
https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/how-we-help/sidewalk-vending-program/
LA Regional Small Business Program: Legal Help
Bet Tzedek Legal Services and Public Counsel are providing free legal assistance to qualifying small business owners.
Stop by your local AJCC or visit us virtually to access free job training and career counseling, connect to qualified talent, and more!
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: Get Certified Today, Do Business Tomorrow
Metropolitan's Business Outreach Program is designed to maximize business opportunities for qualified contractors, consultants and vendors that reflect the diversity of Metropolitan's 19 million Southern California consumers.
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