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Funding updates for California small businesses impacted by COVID-19

About this event

As developments continue to unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, many small businesses have questions about funding options to help bolster their businesses during this difficult time. Please join Small Business Majority, L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce, Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office of Business and Economic Development, The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Opportunity Fund, Lendistry, iFundWomen and The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for a free and interactive presentation on the current small business funding landscape and funding options to help entrepreneurs and small business owners in California.

Topics of discussion include:

  • Updates on state and federal assistance available to small businesses 
  • Small Business Development Center updates, including SBA Disaster Assistance Loans for businesses being impacted by COVID-19
  • An overview of alternative lending options including micro-loans
  • SBA's loan guarantee program, community banks and credit unions, CDFIs, reputable online lenders and crowdfunding
  • How to avoid predatory lenders using the Small Business Borrowers' Bill of Rights 
  • Tips to help determine the best option for your small business
  • Helpful tools and resources, Q&A

Venturize.org is a free online resource hub for small business owners like you who need help accessing tools and resources to grow their businesses. For additional resources from L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce and COVID 19 weekly webinar schedules and updates, please visit lachamber.com/membership/covid-19-resources-for-businesses/

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    Small Business Majority

    Small Business Majority is a national small business advocacy organization, founded and run by small business owners to ensure America's entrepreneurs are a key part of a thriving and inclusive economy.

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    Gwendy Donaker Brown

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    Michelle Nguyen Program Manager @ Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office of Business and Economic Development

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    Corey Williams Public Information Officer @ Small Business Administration (SBA)

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    Michael Daniel Regional Director @ Orange County/ Inland Empire SBDC Network

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    Everett Sands CEO @ Lendistry

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    Constance Anderson President @ Lendistry

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    Maria Salinas President & CEO @ L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce

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    Mark Herbert Vice President, California @ Small Business Majority

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