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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR WC BUSINESSES
Federal Agencies
  • Economic Development Administration (U.S. Department of Commerce)
    The EDA provides support in the construction, expansion, and upgrade of public facilities.
    Contact: Wilfred Marshall (Southern California Representative)
    5777 West Century Boulevard, Suite 1675, Los Angeles, CA 90045
    (310) 348-5386
    wmarsh7298@aol.com
    http://www.eda.gov/
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
    The SBA is a government agency that protects the interests of small businesses and ensures they receive a fair share of government contracts.
    http://www.sba.gov/
State Agencies
  • Employment Development Department
    The EDD connects job seekers with employers, and includes: an only job/résumé bank; information on Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Paid Family Leave claim; payroll tax information and forms; and employment and training services.
    http://www.edd.ca.gov/
  • California Small Business Association
    The CSBA is a nonprofit organization that represents small businesses in state and federal governments.
    http://www.csba.com/home/
  • Governor's Office of Economic Development
    The GoED provides businesses with information and resources to succeed and expand in California.
    http://www.csba.com/home/
  • California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
    All businesses that wish to obtain an alcoholic beverage license must apply at the nearest District office. http://www.abc.ca.gov/
Regional / Local
  • Greater West Covina Business Association
    The Greater West Covina Business Association (GWC) provides members an opportunity to network and promote their business locally, regionally and online.
    (626) 771-3918
    http://greaterwestcovina.com/
  • Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
    LAEDC offers business assistance services and programs to attract, retain and grow business and jobs in Los Angeles County.
    (213) 622-4300
    http://www.laedc.org/
  • LAEDC Business Assistance Team
    The LAEDC Business Assistance Team offers direct assistance with finding a site for your business, referrals, or any further questions to businesses throughout Los Angeles County.
    Contact: Bob Machuca, Regional Manager for San Gabriel Valley
    (626) 856-3400
    Bob.machuca@laedc.org
    Bob.machuca@laedc.org
  • LAEDC Business Assistance Team
    The LAEDC Business Assistance Team offers direct assistance with finding a site for your business, referrals, or any further questions to businesses throughout Los Angeles County.
    Contact: Bob Machuca, Regional Manager for San Gabriel Valley
    (626) 856-3400
    Bob.machuca@laedc.org
    http://chooselacounty.com/index.html
  • U.S. Small Business Administration - Los Angeles District Office
    SBDC provides a variety of services specifically designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
    (818) 552-3215
    http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ca/la/index.html
  • U.S. Small Business Administration - Los Angeles District Office
    SBDC provides a variety of services specifically designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
    (818) 552-3215
    http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ca/la/index.html
  • U.S. Small Business Administration - Los Angeles District Office
    SBDC provides a variety of services specifically designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
    (818) 552-3215
    http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ca/la/index.html
Financial Resources
  • SCORE - Los Angeles
    SCORE provides small business development workshops, and regional counselors.
    (818) 552-3206
    http://scorela.org/index.asp
  • SBA's Small Business Development Center Program
    SBA offers a number of financial programs and bonds, depending on the type of business you own.
    Antonio Castillo (323) 369-1442
    Jose Vega (661) 733-4282
Transit Resources