{"id":23300,"date":"2023-05-08T13:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T20:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/?p=23300"},"modified":"2024-12-16T11:08:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T19:08:26","slug":"the-small-business-lending-support-team-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/2023\/05\/the-small-business-lending-support-team-8\/","title":{"rendered":"The Small Business Lending Support Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We highly recommend that you visit our upcoming entrepreneurial webinars on our website that may help you in putting your business in a stronger position to receive a Grant or a Loan using this link and scroll down<strong><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/neworg.ecenterdirect.com\/events?reset=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/neworg.ecenterdirect.com\/events?reset=1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GRANTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Grants below have deadlines so please make sure you read the requirements thoroughly and apply accordingly. If the links do not activate, please copy and paste to your browser.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212;<strong>&nbsp;Economic Workforce Development Department&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monitor the following website for upcoming Grants.&nbsp;This website has provided the most grants of any organization in Los Angeles and maybe a Fourth Round of&nbsp;&nbsp;$ 5,000 Grants will happen again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ewddlacity.com\/index.php\/recovery\/comebackla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ewddlacity.com\/index.php\/recovery\/comebackla<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>LA OPTIMIZED&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City of Los Angeles Economic Workforce and Development Department (EWDD) in partnership with the Mayor\u2019s Office and Council Districts with Braven Agency as Lead Operator are digitizing Los Angeles small businesses with LA Optimized!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LA Optimized will&nbsp;help small businesses adapt to this rapidly changing shift in consumer behavior and technological advances by assisting Small Businesses optimize their businesses for online sales and marketing by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacityoptimized.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.lacityoptimized.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;LA County Performance Recovery Grant&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is a new grant initiative designed to support the region\u2019s dynamic performing arts sector. Through this initiative, the LA County Department of Arts and Culture will deliver $1.2 million in one-time funding to artists, independent producers, and organizations that have a demonstrated history of developing, producing, and\/or presenting work in the performing arts disciplines such as dance, music, theater, and folk and traditional arts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacountyarts.org\/funding\/la-county-performing-arts-recovery-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.lacountyarts.org\/funding\/la-county-performing-arts-recovery-grant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;VERIZON $ 10,000 GRANT-&nbsp;&nbsp;Deadline May 12, 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Scroll down to Small Businesses. Big Dreams.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/about\/responsibility\/digital-inclusion\/small-business-training?utm_source=lisc-new-economics-for-women-(new)&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_campaign=digital-ready-launch&amp;utm_term=local-champion-los-angeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/about\/responsibility\/digital-inclusion\/small-business-training?utm_source=lisc-new-economics-for-women-(new)&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_campaign=digital-ready-launch&amp;utm_term=local-champion-los-angeles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Economic Opportunity Grant<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phase 1 for $ 2,500 Grant deadline extended to 5\/5\/2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phase 2 Deadline,&nbsp;&nbsp;May 20, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grants for Microbusinesses (under $50,000 in revenue) &#8211; will be available starting in January 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phase 2: Planned launch for small business and non-profit grants in February 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.smallbizla.org\/recovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/go.smallbizla.org\/recovery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eog.smallbizla.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/eog.smallbizla.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Info:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gobiz.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/requests\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/gobiz.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/requests\/new<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eog.smallbizla.org\/help?hsCtaTracking=1391460e-9381-41bc-bfc6-eeb111b74aea%7C5b2b3b1d-a927-4bd7-83cd-24951a84b8cf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/eog.smallbizla.org\/help?hsCtaTracking=1391460e-9381-41bc-bfc6-eeb111b74aea%7C5b2b3b1d-a927-4bd7-83cd-24951a84b8cf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hello Alice-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This organization partners with major companies that are offering specialized Grants<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-hello-alice wp-block-embed-hello-alice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/helloalice.com\/funding\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Immigrants Rising- See Grant-&nbsp;Deadlines- 1<\/strong><sup>st<\/sup><strong>&nbsp;Priority Deadline May 18 &amp; 2<\/strong><sup>nd<\/sup><strong>&nbsp;May 25 Final&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$1.5 million for immigrant entrepreneurs in California through the SEED initiative!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-immigrants-rising wp-block-embed-immigrants-rising\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/immigrantsrising.org\/financial-support\/seed-grant\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>14 Small Business Grants for Women Entrepreneurs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiscox.com\/blog\/15-small-business-grants-women-entrepreneurs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.hiscox.com\/blog\/15-small-business-grants-women-entrepreneurs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8.&nbsp;<strong>Bank of America\u00ae Down Payment Grant Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program is designed to drive business growth and generational wealth opportunities for women and minority-owned small to mid-sized businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/promotions.bankofamerica.com\/smallbusiness\/downpaymentgrant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/promotions.bankofamerica.com\/smallbusiness\/downpaymentgrant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please email me when you complete the application.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Minority Business Message Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the power of the Minority Business 365 Message Boards and see how our 300,000 members can benefit you AND your small business!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-minority-business-365 wp-block-embed-minority-business-365\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/minoritybusiness365.com\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>The Salon &amp; Spa RELIEF RUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-salon-amp-spa-relief-fund wp-block-embed-the-salon-amp-spa-relief-fund\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9AKWvYliXc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/salonandsparelieffund.org\/grant-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grant Application<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cGrant Application\u201d \u2014 The Salon &amp; Spa Relief Fund\" src=\"https:\/\/salonandsparelieffund.org\/grant-application\/embed\/#?secret=Y1VIr16xx9#?secret=9AKWvYliXc\" data-secret=\"9AKWvYliXc\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11.&nbsp;&nbsp;$ 26,000&nbsp;Employee Retention Tax Credit Refund<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us Wednesday, May 10th @ 12pm to learn more about Employee Retention Tax Credit Refund which is a payroll tax refund that&nbsp;helps eligible businesses receive up to $26,000 per employee kept on payroll during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a small to medium-sized business, it\u2019s likely that you were negatively impacted by COVID-19, and you certainly weren\u2019t alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_PmXrCDLqS9mQMTv3Lov2PA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_PmXrCDLqS9mQMTv3Lov2PA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LOANS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you need a quick Loan from $ 1,000 to $ 36,000 with no&nbsp;Financial&nbsp;Documentation @ 0% for 12-36 months, you may want to consider applying to the organizations&nbsp;below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Kiva Los Angeles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2005 KIVA has been helping borrowers crowd-Lend up to $ 15,000 @ 0% with payment terms of 12-36 months depending on the Loan you are awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sign up for \u201cHow to Succeed In Getting a Kiva Loan\u201d Webinar April 26th&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>@ 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/neworg.ecenterdirect.com\/events\/1020991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/neworg.ecenterdirect.com\/events\/1020991<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Jewish Free Loan Association<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">114 Year Non-profit organization helping all communities with 0% Loans up to $ 36,000 if your FICO credit score is above 580 and can get 2 co-signers that have a FICO credit score above 680. With One Co-signer, you can receive a loan up to $ 7,500.&nbsp;&nbsp;No need for Financial Statements, Business Plan or Taxes.&nbsp;&nbsp;1 Virtual interview is all you will need to be prepared for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfla.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.jfla.org<\/a><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ufeff&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>The Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 2016 and launched in January 2017, the Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) is a a 501(c)3, community-based organization rooted in self-help economics that provides microloans to the Black community through pooled dollars and raises awareness about the importance of economic empowerment, equity, and wealth building for the Black community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcifund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.bcifund.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.<strong>&nbsp;The Small Business Loan Guarantee Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IBank\u2019s Small Business&nbsp;finance&nbsp;Center features a loan guarantee program designed to assist small businesses that experience capital access barriers. The Small Business Loan Guarantee program encourages lenders to provide funds to small businesses to help them grow and prosper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibank.ca.gov\/small-business\/loan-guarantees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ibank.ca.gov\/small-business\/loan-guarantees\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, to always share your Business Successes with me via email should you make any financial improvements to your business like buying any equipment, hiring a new employee, paying for a business consultation, receiving a Loan, Grant or any other Business Capital.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live in LA County and want to schedule a Loan\/Business appointment, please use this link&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/newwbc.setmore.com\/ricsaenz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/newwbc.setmore.com\/ricsaenz<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thank you!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ric S\u00e1enz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Financial and General Business Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:rsaenz@neworg.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rsaenz@neworg.us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwbc.setmore.com\/ricsaenz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/newwbc.setmore.com\/ricsaenz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(For Appointment)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We highly recommend that you visit our upcoming entrepreneurial webinars  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":23301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[1220],"class_list":["post-23300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newsletters","tag-financial-corner"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23300"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23300\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}