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Chamber Insider
Tips and resources to help your business.Thursday, November 19, 2020Free PPE for Businesses through PPE Unite
PPE Unite™, a unique partnership between State, local, and private entities has been developed to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) for small businesses to promote economic recovery while encouraging general public health and safety.
Ani Minasian
Thursday, November 19, 2020California Rebuilding Fund Application Portal Opens November 20th
The California Rebuilding Fund is an economic recovery loan program to support California’s small businesses—especially those located in economically disadvantaged and historically under-banked areas of the state.
Thursday, November 19, 2020Free Refrigerators for L.A. County Stores
The Healthy Stores Refrigeration Program supports small businesses and neighborhoods by offering free energy-efficient refrigerators to independent grocery and corner stores. These refrigerators allow grocers to expand their healthy food options and may help them save money on their energy bill.
Thursday, November 19, 2020Vendor Opportunities through Super Bowl LVI Business Connect program
The Super Bowl LVI Business Connect program is a partnership between the National Football League (NFL) and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee. The program aims to connect experienced, event-ready Los Angeles County businesses with opportunities to compete for contracts related to Super Bowl LVI.
Ani Minasian
Wednesday, July 8, 2020California Launches #ShopSafeShopLocal Website & Campaign
The State of California has launched a website to promote and support local businesses as well as a marketing campaign that will through July.
Ani Minasian
Thursday, April 16, 2020U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Save Small Business Fund
To extend a helping hand to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundations, and philanthropic donors – is working to provide financial relief through the Save Small Business Fund.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020LA County Launches $500K Fund for Local Business Grants
The Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS), with support of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced that the LA County Employer Assistance Grant Fund will be launched on Wed., April 8. The LA County Employer Assistance Grant Fund will provide a total of $500,000 to local businesses.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020Information on Staffing Issues for Employers During COVID-19
A furlough may be preferable to employers because it may streamline the process of getting fully staffed once the economy improves. It reduces the time and costs of recruitment.
Alex Craigie
Wednesday, March 25, 2020Small Business Relief Fund: Matching Funds for Businesses Raising $500+ on GoFundMe
The GoFundMe.org Small Business Relief Fund will provide micro-grants to qualifying small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, March 19, 2020What Employers Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Importantly, the FFCRA is actually two separate acts, each of which imposes different employer obligations: the Emergency Paid Leave Act (E-Paid Leave Act) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (E-FMLA).
Alex Craigie - The Law Offices of Alex W. Craigie