LA COVID 19 Relief Fund

LA COVID 19 Relief Fund.

Deadline Today: L.A. Regional COVID Fund Today is the final day to apply for the 5th round of the L.A. Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund. Eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs could receive grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. The L.A. Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund is a partnership between the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, and institutional and corporate philanthropy. Learn more New Grant Available for Small Businesses! The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted certain industries more than others.  This new Program, operated by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), is designed to assist breweries with no kitchen, wineries with no kitchen, miniature golf parks, batting cage facilities, kart racing centers, and tanning salons in Los Angeles County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible applicants will receive $30,000 to use for working capital such as employee payroll, working capital to continue operations, payment of outstanding business expenses, and adaptive business practices needed to remain open. Applications will be open from October 9, 2020, 12:00 p.m. through October 16, 2020, 12:00 p.m. Learn More and Apply 2020 California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Convention Join the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, for their annual statewide convention. This free event is a great opportunity to help boost your business with new strategies and resources! The 3-day virtual event includes the following topics: At Your Fingertips: Tips and Tricks For Marketing and Communications Economic Forecast: California's Economic Landscape Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste: Rising to the Challenge  The Good, the Bad, the Ugly of Contracting Cybersecurity in the New Reality The REAL Value of Relationships: The Key to YOUR Business’s Future  The Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 on Latino Owned Businesses Latinas Shaping the U.S. Economy Diversity and Inclusion: Leading the Cultural Transformation of the Small Business Ecosystem in Cali Lessons of Success from Latina Entrepreneurs and Businesswomen Sign up here to join the convention from October 14th - 16th. Share Your Ideas With L.A. County! The County of Los Angeles is looking for innovative ideas to assist businesses, streamline contracting processes, and identify potential cost-savings. We want to hear from you! Submit your idea today: ProsperLA.lacounty.gov COVID-19 Safety Compliance Certificate Program The County of Los Angeles launched the COVID-19 Safety Compliance Certificate Program (CSCCP) to help educate and train business owners to comprehensively implement the L.A. County Department of Public Health COVID-19 safety directives.   The CSCCP is a no-cost online training course that educates business owners on the essentials of the County Health Officer’s Orders and what they need to do to ensure that their business practices are aligned and in compliance with infection control and physical distancing requirements. After completing the training, businesses will receive a COVID-19 Safety Compliance Certificate that can be posted on storefronts. The training will be available in 13 languages and can be accessed online through the Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 website. This voluntary program offers business, employees, and consumers alike the added reassurance that essential training has been completed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This training is highly recommended for both business owners and employees. Businesses that do not participate are required to display Public Health COVID-19 Protocols in their storefronts. Visit  covid19.lacounty.gov for more info.  WEBINAR: Contracting with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The OSDBU manages the development and implementation of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) outreach programs aimed at making small businesses more aware of opportunities to contract with the department. Mark your calendars for a webinar on December 8th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am! The OSDBU team will provide an overview of their agency's mission, programs, and structure, as well as discuss various procurement needs and opportunities for small businesses. This interactive session will include an open discussion where businesses will be able to ask questions and get direction on how to handle the pursuit of HHS contracts. This presentation will be given by Michelle Street and Karisma Horne of the HHS Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Register Today!