LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
@EconOppLA
DEO creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant local communities and spaces 📈
Local businesses need support more than ever, especially those recovering from the Eaton Fire. Los Angeles County is helping Altadena rebuild through @EconOppLA's “Shop Local. Dine Local. Recover Local.” campaign to drive foot traffic back to business corridors and promote small…
DEO, @LAEDC, @lisc_losangeles, and local partners will join the Small Business Recovery Center Pop-Up next Sunday, August 7th, in Malibu to provide one-on-one support for businesses impacted by the Eaton Fires. Register here: bit.ly/4dUEdVd
Missed the "Know Your Rights" webinar? Watch it anytime on DEO’s YouTube channel and learn how to protect and understand your rights in the event that immigration agents visit your office, business, or facility. 🎥 Watch now 👉 bit.ly/KYRWebinar
Join DEO and @lapublichealth for a no-cost training to learn how to legally run your home as a mini restaurant, offering takeout, delivery, or even dine-in experiences! Also find out how to apply for a limited-time $597 permit subsidy. RSVP: bit.ly/rsvpmehko
Formalize a Sidewalk Vending Business with Support from DEO! Join our virtual workshop — available in both English and Spanish — and learn how to: Date: Friday, August 5 Location: Virtual 👉 To RSVP, visit: bit.ly/OSBEvents or click the link in our bio!
New 2025 protections for commercial tenants! Join Team DEO, @public_counsel, and @bettzedek for a free “Know Your Rights” virtual session covering key legal topics! Thursday, July 31 11:00 AM –12:00 PM Virtual Register here: bit.ly/31JulKYR
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS – No matter one’s immigration status, there are constitutional protections. Download for free: bit.ly/ilrcRedCards 📍 Pick up a card in person at the DEO’s Office of Small Business or any of our 18 AJCCs: bit.ly/FindanAJCC
Businesses impacted by the January wildfires can now join Shop Local. Dine Local. Recover Local, a countywide campaign to support economic recovery and boost customer traffic. 🛍 Register your business or take the pledge at shoplocal.la
Wildfire Impacted Malibu–Topanga Businesses: Get Help Applying for Up to $20K in Relief! 📍Tuesday, July 29| 12:00 PM Topanga Library Virtual RSVP: bit.ly/SD3BIFJuly29 📍Thursday, July 31 | 12:00 PM Malibu Library Virtual RSVP: bit.ly/SD3BIFJuly31
DEO joined community partners in Pasadena for the “Rebuild & Rise! Hire a Survivor” Job Fair & Recovery Pop-Up, an event focused on supporting families impacted by the January fires. ➡️ For additional resources and updates, visit: bit.ly/DEOWildfireRes…
Join next week's “Know Your Rights” workshops on recent immigration policy changes and support resources, available in English and Spanish. July 24 | 10 AM ➡️Register: qrco.de/KYRJuly24 For additional info, visit oia.lacounty.gov/events-calenda…
75 small businesses in unincorporated areas of the First District received critical funding through the PACE Small Business Grant Program, a CDBG-funded initiative supported by DEO, administered by @paceinla, and funded by Supervisor @hildasolis.
The @sbagov has opened a business recovery center to assist small businesses affected by the recent demonstrations in Los Angeles. Eligible businesses can now apply for up to $2 million in low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Visit here: bit.ly/BusinessRecove….
As LA County prepares to welcome the world for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, DEO joined all 88 cities for a quarterly planning meeting focused on regional collaboration and inclusive community engagement.
DEO presented at the Greater LA Life Science Forum to unveil LA County’s first-ever Life Sciences Industry Strategy & Action Plan, a bold roadmap to grow 10,000 quality jobs by 2030 & position the region as a global leader in bio-innovation. Learn more: opportunity.lacounty.gov/lifesciences/
This just in from @EconOppLA's Kelly LoBianco at our #LALifeScienceForum: “We’re thrilled to unveil LA County’s first ever Life Sciences Industry Strategy and Action Plan, our bold roadmap to grow 10,000 quality jobs by 2030 and position LA as a global leader in bio-innovation.”
Join us for an upcoming info session to learn about Fair Chance hiring practices, employer responsibilities, and where to get support if rights are violated. RSVP: bit.ly/fairchancejuly… Learn more about Fair Chance Ordinance, visit: opportunity.lacounty.gov/fairchance
Happening NOW: Team DEO will publicly present our newly released “Life Sciences Industry Strategy and Action Plan” at the Biocom California Greater LA Life Science Forum. Register at: Biocom.org/events. To learn more: opportunity.lacounty.gov/lifesciences/ @biocomca
DEO hosted a Fair Chance Ordinance Training and Networking Reception yesterday at @USCedu, bringing together 60+ employers, legal experts, and community partners to support second-chance hiring & compliance with LA County’s new ordinance. To learn more: bit.ly/LACFairChance
DEO & @public_counsel are hosting a webinar to offer guidance for nonprofit organizations & small businesses on understanding their rights & responsibilities in the event that immigration agents visit their office, business, or facility. bit.ly/KYRJuly23
