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Chamber Honors Small Business Disaster Fund Awardees

Honoring Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund Awardees and Our Sponsors

We're proud to share that several small businesses have been awarded grants through the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund. The fund, created in partnership with Lendistry, was launched with an inaugural gift from Bank of America, providing vital support to local businesses impacted by the January 2025 fires.

This fund offers critical resources for businesses to rebuild and continue serving our community. We honored two grant recipients at a recent Los Angeles Sparks game: Chamber member Nicole Feenstra of The DNA Agency, and Tracy Ryan Johnson of Bay Cities Tree Preservation. Their determination to overcome hardship is a powerful reminder of the vital role small businesses play in keeping the region vibrant and thriving.

This achievement would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors and community partners. Your contributions, both big and small, made a lasting impact and are helping local businesses reopen their doors, strengthen the economic and cultural fabric of our community, and ensure that no business, neighborhood, or Angeleno is left behind.

Get in the Game: Small Business Financing — What You Need to Know to SCALE!

Join us for Get in the Game: From Application to Impact – How SCALE by SSBCI Empowers Business Growth, an informative webinar led by Brett Dickstein, our lead advisor on small business capital programs. This session will explore how the Success, Capital Access and Leadership for Entrepreneurs (SCALE) initiative, funded through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), helps entrepreneurs access capital, strengthen operations, and scale sustainably. For businesses impacted by recent wildfires, this workshop offers valuable tools and funding strategies to support recovery and long-term growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to position your business for success.

If you're ready to secure a loan or line of credit, clean up your finances, and scale your business — this is for you. Let’s get your business ready for debt financing! Learn more here.

FIFA World Cup 26: Los Angeles Local Supplier Interest Form

Small businesses in Greater Los Angeles have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ through the Local Supplier Program. The LA Host Committee is seeking local vendors in areas such as catering, security, AV, décor, transportation, and more to support this global event. Eligible businesses must be L.A.-based since 2022, event-ready, and in good standing with the California Secretary of State. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your services on the world stage. Apply now here.

Get in the Game Workshop: Avoid Common Labor Violations with California’s Senior Deputy Labor Commissioner

On August 13, the L.A. Area Chamber Foundation hosted a special Get in the Game workshop with Von A. Boyenger, Senior Deputy Labor Commissioner for California. Participants learned about the most common labor violations employers face and strategies to stay compliant. We’re excited to share this valuable resource with our community, including the presentation slides and event recording.