Small Business Support
Helpful Links:
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(213) 622-4300
Business Technical Assistance Program: Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation offers no-cost consulting services to help businesses overcome challenges and find alternatives to layoffs.
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LA Department of Economic Opportunity Website
(844) 432-4900
For general small business support, please contact our Office of Small Business (OSB) at 844-432-4900 or email osb@opportunity.lacounty.gov and please indicate “wildfire assistance” in email subject line.
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11 Business Sources funded by the City of LA, emergency support.
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1 (866) 562-5227
Federal, state, and local financial assistance including tax relief is available for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the fire. Disaster affected employers can request a two month extension to file state payroll reports. Those impacted by a federally declared disaster may qualify for extra time to file and pay federal taxes currently due.
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(888) 895-2647
Offering:
Financial Counseling
Property Inspections & Assessments
Financial assistance
Connections to local resource networks
Small Business Cash Assistance:
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The deadline to apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan for physical property damage is March 31, 2025.
How to apply
Apply online through the SBA website
Call the SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955
Email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
SBA disaster loans are low-interest federal loans that can help small businesses and private nonprofits recover from economic losses and physical property damage caused by disasters.
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JFLA is offering zero-interest, zero-fee loans to people of all faiths and backgrounds, including:
Individuals and families
Small businesses
Non-profits
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$5k Relief grant to small business affected by the wildfires.
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Grant up to $10k for restaurants.