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register for a workshop listed below, contact
info@downtownlaretail.com or call the Downtown Retail
Office at (213) 488-3599
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All About Business Loans Do you want to expand, purchase equipment/inventory, or restructure your business? Learn about the various types of business loans available to expand or start-up a business. Also, learn of the components of a business loan package and the 5 Cs of credit: character, capacity, capital, collateral and conditions. Prepare to talk with a loan officer and receive free one-to-one technical and lending assistance.
Thursdays, April 16 or April 23 4:00 - 5:00 pm
FREE
RSVP to Virginia (818) 552-3318 or vpinedo@vedc.org
Looking for Resources to Help Your Downtown Business Join us for a free workshop & learn about ways to benefit your Historic Downtown Los Angeles Business. Meet other Downtown stakeholders who are invested in the neighborhood and who will be on hand to share with you the resources available to help your retail business to succeed. Need Business Resources? Come learn about strategies and the free business assistance available (financing, site selection, tax incentives, business consulting and training, permit assistance, and more).
Wednesday, May 6 6:00 - 8:00 pm
FREE
Clifton’s Cafeteria
Parking at pay garage on south side of 7th Street, just east of Broadway. RSVP: info@downtownLAretail.com or (213) 488-3599
Selling (and Buying) to Government and Business This workshop covers expanding your Client Base with Government and Business Contracts. Presenters: 1) Parry Dedominc, Management Coach, Consultant and Procurement Expert; and 2) Glenn Constantino, Director of the SBA Business Development Program, Los Angeles District Office. Handout resources, and Q & A. Facilitator: Alan Tratner, President of IWI/EWI and Small Business Entrepreneurship Center.
Saturday, May 9 1:00 - 3:00 pm
FREE Los Angeles Public Library - Central Library
Mark Taper Auditorium
Parking is available in the 524 South Flower Street garage for $1 on Saturdays. WITH library card & library validation.
This workshop brought to you by the Historic Downtown Retail Project, administered by VEDC and funded by the City of Los Angeles Community Development Department. RSVP: info@downtownLAretail.com or (213) 488-3599
Business Survival Skills in a Bad Economy This workshop offers immediate implemental tips that can improve how you do business as well as a framework for a more strategic approach to stabilizing and growing your business.
Thursday, May 14 5:30 - 7:30 pm
FREE Santee Court - Food Court 716 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA
Parking Maple Avenue Public Parking Structure 636 S. Maple Avenue Los Angeles, CA
Public Transportation DASH Route E RSVP: info@downtownLAretail.com or (213) 488-3599 |
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*The primary service area for this program is Historic Downtown LA, generally bounded by 2nd and 9th Streets to the north and south, and Olive and Los Angeles to the east and west.
Historic Downtown LA Retail Project
315 W. 9th Street, Suite 501, Los Angeles, CA 90015 • (213) 488-3599 • fax: (213) 430-0652 • email
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