Tag: small businesses

WEST HOLLYWOOD/MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday, May 21 that the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and Malibu Commerce is inviting Malibu businesses to the upcoming LA Region Small Business Forums – a two-day event discussing recovery, resiliency and growth.

The Forums will provide small businesses with valuable resources, expert guidance, and on-site services—all under one roof. The forums provide small businesses the opportunity to connect with DEO, County and City agencies, business-serving organizations and partners, and small business peers.

The forums will take place on:

-Wednesday, May 28 at the Pasadena Convention Center located at 300 E. Green St in Pasadena, CA 91101

-Wednesday, June 4 at The Lot at Formosa located at 1041 N. Formose Ave. in West Hollywood, CA 90046.

Both forums will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be exclusive in event giveaways:

-Enter a drawing for a @Microsoft Surface Pro
-Connect with @Square and receive point-of-sale support through the LA Wildfire Relief Hardware Program

To RSVP for the event visit: ladeobusiness.com/RSVP.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—On May 1, the city of Malibu announced on its Facebook page that it is looking to help local businesses in the region with its new Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program.

Grants from $5,000 to $20,000 will be awarded to independent businesses impacted by the recent fires, storms and PCH closures. Applications are open May 1 thru May 31.

Eligibility requirements:
-Be located within Malibu City limits
-Have a valid business license issued by December 1, 2024, or statement of exemption
-Demonstrate financial hardship linked to the disasters
-Provide a public benefit to the Malibu community
-Be in good standing with the city of Malibu

To apply online visit: www.MalibuRebuilds.org/BusinessGrants. To obtain a paper application visit Malibu City Hall at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.

By Danny Jones