Boost Your Business 👩‍💼💶📋

Businesses in LA County can boost their workforce and create new career pathways for marginalized youth through Elevate, a new tier of our reknown Youth at Work program!

Potential partners in high-growth industry sectors such as construction, film & digital media, healthcare, & more will be assigned a dedicated business services representative and will be matched with a highly-motivated youth intern. 

100% of the internship will be covered for up to 400 hours. Interested businesses can visit here to partner with us and help elevate a career!

Have Questions About Commercial Leases? We Can Help.

As a small business commercial tenant, can my landlord increase my rent? Whose responsibility is it to make repairs to a commercial property? Our Office of Small Business can help answer your questions, review commercial leases, and more. 

We've teamed up with Bet Tzedek Legal Services and Public Counsel to provide free legal assistance and rent relief to small business owners affected by COVID-19. Eligible small businesses can connect with free legal experts who can provide help ranging from basic legal information to negotiating agreements related to debt, assistance with IPs and more. 

Visit here to learn more or to determine eligibility. 

Become an LA County Contractor

LA County will be awarding millions in American Rescue Plan grant and contract opportunities to help our communities recover from the pandemic. 

Our Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides LA County small business owners FREE specialized counseling sessions to help small businesses contract with local government agencies. 

Interested businesses can visit here to sign up for a tailored assessment by our Small Business Counselors. 

Best Practices to Prevent Covid-19 for Businesses and Employers

Did you know that employers in LA County are required to provide all employees at indoor worksites, where masking is optional, medical grade masks? See a complete list of required and recommended business and employer requirements here.

Resources and programs are made possible by the American Rescue Plan! LA County Department of Economic Opportunity is committed to helping communities & businesses build back better. Learn about current solicitations & contracting opportunities here.