Standing Together: Supporting Small Businesses in the Aftermath of the L.A. County Fires
January 17, 2025
by Maria S. Salinas
We are heartbroken by the devastation caused by the wildfires across Los Angeles County. The outpouring of support from near and far is heartwarming. We are committed to Los Angeles – to recover, rebuild, and reimage a resilient future.
The L.A. Area Chamber Foundation has launched the Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund. Many neighborhoods have lost their "main streets," where small businesses once thrived as the backbone of our communities. This initiative is designed to provide critical resources, grants and technical assistance to small businesses impacted by the fires. The fund has received its initial donation of $500,000 from Bank of America, and an additional donation of $250,000 from Ring (an Amazon company) and Chevron.
At the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, we have a long-standing history of fostering the entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to supporting small businesses through this crisis, ensuring they can recover, rebuild, and emerge stronger than before.
We urge you to join us in this effort. Read our press statement and visit: lachamber.com/donate for more information.
Let’s stand together for Los Angeles—for its businesses, its people, and its future.
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