City of Long Beach Business Brief - Business Resources and Updates

City of Long Beach Business Brief 2.19.21

Welcome to the Economic Development Department's Business Brief! We are continuing to ensure you are updated on the latest business resources and news.

Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, Small Business Majority hosted a chat during which they asked partners like Accion, CAMEO, Working Solutions, SBDC and Main Street Launch to share resources and advice with Black small business owners and entrepreneurs. Visit the brief recap of the questions and a sample of the great tips and information shared during the chat here.

For more resources and advice, visit Venturize.org.

FOUND/LA Grant Opportunity

Round 3 of the FOUND/LA Small Business Recovery Fund (for brick-and-mortar businesses) closes Sunday, February 21,2021. The size of the grant can be between $5,000 and $25,000, depending on the size of the business.

Applicants who have previously applied for Rounds 1 or 2, will automatically roll over to Round 3.

For more information about how to apply, click here.

Super Bowl LVI Business Connect

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 works to connect experienced, event-ready Los Angeles County businesses with opportunities to compete for contracts related to Super Bowl LVI.

The Business Connect program is committed to supporting minority, woman, LGBTQ+ and veteran-owned businesses through professional development, networking and contract opportunities. Certified businesses selected for the program will be profiled in the Business Connect Resource Guide, which NFL vendors and event producers use to identify and select local suppliers to fulfill their Super Bowl LVI sub-contracting needs.

Application Deadline Extended until Tuesday, February 23.

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Webinar Opportunities

PPP Round 2 & Other Funding

Every Wednesday & Thursday @ 1pm

Hosted by LA SBDC Associate Director Ted Hiatt, and financial experts Lori Williams and GB Bajaj, these webinars will focus on the new PPP2

Business Start Workshop: Business Law 101

Tuesday, February 23rd @ 11am

In this introductory workshop, learn about the legal side of your new business and what you should be aware of in order protect and grow your business.

Procurement Workshop

Tuesday, February 23rd @ 2pm

Join SBDC Business Advisors/Procurement Experts Nuha Nazy and Emilia Rogowska from Right Source Services to learn everything you need to know about growing your business by selling to big businesses.

Form Your LLC Workshop - a DIY Workshop

Thursday, February 25th @ 3pm

Don't miss this special virtual class, Form Your LLC - a DIY Workshop, taught by LA SBDC Advisor, entrepreneur, and lawyer Liam Moriarty. He'll walk you through, why you need an LLC, how to form a California LLC in California and more.

Contact the City of Long Beach BizCare Hotline for Immediate Assistance:

Phone number: 562-570-4BIZ (4249)

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

City staff will respond to voicemails made after business hours within 24 hours.