LA County Launches Free Program For Manhattan Beach Businesses

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — A free online program designed to help large and small businesses navigate through economic uncertainty and prepare them for a post-COVID-19 economy launches on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The BizHelp Program is available to all businesses in Los Angeles County through the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). Registration is required to participate.

LACDA has teamed up with three local technical assistance providers — Acelera Advisory Group, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment, and Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation — to host webinars that will cover various topics such as tips for successfully securing financial resources, operating post COVID-19, understanding basics in accounting and bookkeeping, and improving credit for business owners.

“Local small businesses in the County of Los Angeles continue to face obstacles when it comes to securing resources,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor to the First District. “By lifting up this sector, we can spur innovation, bring back jobs, preserve community character, encourage development, and ensure generational prosperity. I urge our small business community to take advantage of the LACDA’s new BizHelp Program which will provide technical assistance and offer support in navigating these uncertain times.”

“The County is doing all it can to provide a variety of tools to businesses impacted by recent events. The BizHelp Program provides professional advice and guidance to prepare business owners to move their business forward and reach their future goals,” said Emilio Salas, executive director, LACDA.

Registration is open now. Businesses interested in participating or requiring further information can visit bizhelp.lacda.org.