Looking for helpful resources to get you started?
Our team is dedicated to connecting you with valuable resources that can help you make well-informed business decisions and succeed, here in Southern California. Below is a list of some of the resources available to you:
State, County and Regional Partners
We utilize the collective strength of our partnerships when working for the success of our business customers. Below are a few of our State, County and Regional partners we work with to help you succeed.
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Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. Go-Biz offers no cost consultation for incentive identification, site selection, regulatory or permitting compliance assistance, foreign direct investment and export assistance. |
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California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) is an economic development organization dedicated to advancing its members’ ability to achieve excellence in delivering economic development services to their communities and business clients. |
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Team California is a cooperative effort between public and private sector economic development leaders bringing together resources and expertise from throughout California to promote business investment and job creation. |
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California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) We help you team with the state to create training programs and offer incentives tailored to retain your workforce |
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The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good paying, long-term jobs. |
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California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) is an economic development organization dedicated to advancing its members’ ability to achieve excellence in delivering economic development services to their communities and business clients. |
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Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) offers a wide array of services ranging from site selection assistance to workforce services to help tap into the ever-expanding international markets. |
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Team California is a cooperative effort between public and private sector economic development leaders bringing together resources and expertise from throughout California to promote business investment and job creation. |
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The League of California Cities is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities. |
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California State Association of Counties California State Association of Counties (CSAC) long-term objective is to significantly improve the fiscal health of all California counties so they can adequately meet the demand for vital public programs and services. |
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California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) We help you team with the state to create training programs and offer incentives tailored to retain your workforce |
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The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good paying, long-term jobs. |
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The Central Coast |
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The Inland Empire |
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The Owens Valley |
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Small Business Resources
We know that small, local businesses are vital to the health of our communities. These resources can help you start, grow, finance, or expand a business within Southern California.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that aids, counsels, and assists small businesses. The SBA recognizes that small business is the engine of the American economy. |
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) Small Business Development Centers are located nationwide and offer comprehensive assistance to Small Businesses Members of private industry, the educational community and federal, state and local governments support the program. |
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The 504 Program provides growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets such as land and buildings. |
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The 7(a) is the most basic SBA business loan. 7(a) loans are “guaranty only,” which means they are provided by lenders who agree to structure their loans according to SBA’s requirements. In turn, these lenders receive a guaranty from SBA on a portion of each loan. |
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The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) The Small Business innovation Research Program (SBIR) helps your small business reach its potential by offering incentives to bring your technological innovations to the market through the commercialization of your research. |
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CMTC Small Manufacturers Accelerator Program Small manufacturers Accelerator Program focuses exclusively on the component parts and industrial-use products manufacturers. The group has decades of industry experience in the plastics, metal, electronics, wood, chemicals and composites industries. |
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If your company uses less than 20kW of energy per month, we have rate options for you. We even have experts available to help find which rate is best for you. |
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LISC LA is one of 31 offices of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, a national non-profit organization supporting community development in cities and rural areas throughout the country. We serve as an intermediary, building bridges between our local non-profit partners and the resources they need to transform underserved neighborhoods into thriving communities of opportunity and choice. |
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Small Business Administration (SBA) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that aids, counsels, and assists small businesses. The SBA recognizes that small business is the engine of the American economy. |
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) Small Business Development Centers are located nationwide and offer comprehensive assistance to Small Businesses Members of private industry, the educational community and federal, state and local governments support the program. |
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The 504 Program provides growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets such as land and buildings. |
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The 7(a) is the most basic SBA business loan. 7(a) loans are “guaranty only,” which means they are provided by lenders who agree to structure their loans according to SBA’s requirements. In turn, these lenders receive a guaranty from SBA on a portion of each loan. |
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The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) The Small Business innovation Research Program (SBIR) helps your small business reach its potential by offering incentives to bring your technological innovations to the market through the commercialization of your research. |
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California Manufacturing Technology Consultants (CMTC) California Manufacturing Technology Consultants (CMTC) focuses exclusively on the component parts and industrial-use products manufacturers. The group has decades of industry experience in the plastics, metal, electronics, wood, chemicals and composites industries. Learn more about: |
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If your company uses less than 20kW of energy per month, we have rate options for you. We even have experts available to help find which rate is best for you. |
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LISC LA is one of 31 offices of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, a national non-profit organization supporting community development in cities and rural areas throughout the country. We serve as an intermediary, building bridges between our local non-profit partners and the resources they need to transform underserved neighborhoods into thriving communities of opportunity and choice. |
Industrial Resources
Industrial and manufacturing business sectors are a key part of Southern California’s continued growth for economic success. The following resources are targeted specifically to businesses in these sectors to provide value added services.
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Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) are securities issued by State, certain governmental agencies or authorities, local government, or a development corporation. The proceeds are used to finance the construction of industrial plants or purchase of equipment, and expansion or relocation of qualifying manufacturing facilities. |
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California Manufacturing Technology Consultants (CMTC) California Manufacturing Technology Consultants (CMTC) focuses exclusively on the component parts and industrial-use products manufacturers. The group has decades of industry experience in the plastics, metal, electronics, wood, chemicals and composites industries. |
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Large Commercial and Industrial Energy Rates If your company uses more than 500kW of energy per month, we have rate options for you. We even have experts available to help find which rate is best for you. |
SCE Energy Savings Solutions for Large Businesses
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Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) are securities issued by State, certain governmental agencies or authorities, local government, or a development corporation. The proceeds are used to finance the construction of industrial plants or purchase of equipment, and expansion or relocation of qualifying manufacturing facilities. |
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California Manufacturing Technology Consultants (CMTC) California Manufacturing Technology Consultants (CMTC) focuses exclusively on the component parts and industrial-use products manufacturers. The group has decades of industry experience in the plastics, metal, electronics, wood, chemicals and composites industries. |
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Large Commercial and Industrial Energy Rates If your company uses more than 500kW of energy per month, we have rate options for you. We even have experts available to help find which rate is best for you. |
Location Incentives
When searching for a new location for your business, we can help you determine if the location qualifies for geographic incentives. Listed below are a few of the incentive zones available in Southern California:
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The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs, and divert waste from landfills. |
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This list gives the address and phone numbers of the contact for each Foreign Trade Zone Project by State. |
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The California Research Credit reduces income or franchise tax. You qualify for the credit if you paid or incurred qualified research expenses while conducting qualified research in California. |
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The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. |
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The HUB Zone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUB Zone-certified companies each year. Check if your business is in a Hub Zone: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=39.828200,-98.579500&zoom=5 |
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Opportunity Zones are census tracts that are economically-distressed communities where new investments may, under certain conditions, be eligible for preferential federal tax treatment or preferential consideration for federal grants and programs. |
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California hosts a multitude of place-based tools and districts to support local agencies in propelling business and economic development – whether that is through infrastructure, affordable housing, transportation, or direct assistance to businesses. These tools and districts offer a range of capabilities, such as funding direct construction, providing streamlined environmental review, or allowing for grants and financing directly to business and property owners. |
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The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs, and divert waste from landfills. |
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This list gives the address and phone numbers of the contact for each Foreign Trade Zone Project by State. |
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The California Research Credit reduces income or franchise tax. You qualify for the credit if you paid or incurred qualified research expenses while conducting qualified research in California. |
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California Competes Tax Credit Economic Development Initiative |
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The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. |
Energy Saving Solutions
We offer a comprehensive portfolio that helps your business save money. Whether it’s energy efficiency, demand response, new construction, or educational workshops and classes, we have programs for your business.
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Implementing Energy Efficiency |
Small, medium and large businesses are all eligible for our money-saving programs. |
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Implementing Energy Efficiency |
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Energy Efficiency Partnerships We have developed Energy Efficiency partnerships with organizations large and small, ranging from non-profits, to government agencies, to retail stores and supermarkets seeking methods to reduce energy consumption while looking at a multitude of technologies applicable to new and existing facilities. |
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By reducing your energy consumption during hours of peak demand, you relieve stress on the grid, the environment, and your bottom line. |
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New Construction Whether you’re a building owner or contractor, we provide free and innovative consulting services and incentives for new construction. |
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Renewable Energy Whether you want to find savings or go green in your business, you have options for generating your own energy. From solar power to fuel cell systems, you have the power and the opportunity for incentives to go with it. |
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Since 1989, we’ve offered free classes, workshops, demonstrations and tours that provide the training and support you need to make important energy management decisions |
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SCE and the California Manufacturing Technology Consultants (CMTC) set out to develop a program to help companies implement lean manufacturing practices while realizing energy savings. |
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Energy Efficiency Partnerships We have developed Energy Efficiency partnerships with organizations large and small, ranging from non-profits, to government agencies, to retail stores and supermarkets seeking methods to reduce energy consumption while looking at a multitude of technologies applicable to new and existing facilities. |
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By reducing your energy consumption during hours of peak demand, you relieve stress on the grid, the environment, and your bottom line. |
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New Construction Whether you’re a building owner or contractor, we provide free and innovative consulting services and incentives for new construction. |
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Renewable Energy Whether you want to find savings or go green in your business, you have options for generating your own energy. From solar power to fuel cell systems, you have the power and the opportunity for incentives to go with it. |
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Since 1989, we’ve offered free classes, workshops, demonstrations and tours that provide the training and support you need to make important energy management decisions |
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