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An accelerator and fellowship for BIPOC women entrepreneurs. Located on Cal State LA campus. Powered by Community Health Councils and LA SBDC Network.

06/05/2026

¿Qué sigue para el Este de Los Ángeles? Ustedes deciden. 🎤🏘️

En este momento, hay una gran conversación sobre si el Este de Los Ángeles debería formar un consejo asesor local, un grupo de residentes que se reuniría para discutir temas locales y compartir esas prioridades con el condado.

Pero aquí está la parte más importante: No estamos aquí para decirles si esta es una buena o mala idea. 🛑

Esa decisión le pertenece 100% a las personas que realmente viven y trabajan aquí.

La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Los Ángeles quiere sus opiniones sinceras sobre algunas preguntas clave:

1️⃣ Para empezar, ¿es un consejo asesor una buena opción para el Este de Los Ángeles?

2️⃣ De ser así, ¿cuáles deberían ser sus prioridades?

3️⃣ ¿Debería ser organizado por el condado, o ser completamente independiente?

Estamos llevando estas preguntas directamente a la comunidad. Traiga sus opiniones honestas (incluso si es un rotundo "no"), sus preguntas y a sus vecinos al próximo foro comunitario del Este de Los Ángeles.

Simplemente estamos aquí para pasarles el micrófono. 🎙️💛

📍 Próximos Foros:
6 de junio | 27 de junio

¡Haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía para asegurar su lugar y confirmar su asistencia (RSVP) a un foro cercano! 🔗
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06/04/2026

The Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Project is now available for public review and comments through Friday, June
26, 2026.

The project would extend the E Line further east from East Los Angeles toward the City of Whittier. Join us for a public hearing on June 6, 8, 10 or 13, 2026.

📍Public hearings: In-Person and Virtual via Zoom

ℹ️ All public hearings will feature the same information.

Review the EA, view public hearing details and how to submit comments at metro.net/eastsidephase2

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La Evaluación Ambiental (EA) para la Fase 2 del Proyecto del Corredor de Tránsito del Eastside ya está disponible para revisión y comentarios del público hasta el viernes 26 de junio de 2026.

El proyecto extendería la Línea E más hacia el este, desde el Este de Los Ángeles hacia la Ciudad de Whittier. Acompáñenos en una audiencia pública el 6, 8, 10 o 13 de junio de 2026.

📍 Audiencias públicas: En persona y virtualmente a través de Zoom

ℹ️ Todas las audiencias públicas presentarán la misma información.
Revise la EA, vea los detalles de las audiencias públicas y cómo enviar comentarios en metro.net/eastsidephase2

06/04/2026

We know exactly why you do it all, nobody cares about your business quite like you do. 💛

Right now, you are the CEO, the social media manager, the customer service team, and the IT 🤹‍♂️ . You have done an incredible job keeping it all running 💪🏽, but carrying the entire business on your shoulders gets incredibly heavy.

You didn't start your own business just to work around the clock 🕖 until you burn out 🫩.

Asking for help is a milestone, not a weakness 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾.

You don't need to hire a massive team today, but finding a way to hand off just one small thing, like automating your scheduling, or having someone else handle this month's bookkeeping, gives you the breathing room to actually enjoy the business you are building. 🌱

What is one small task you would absolutely love to take off your plate this week? 🤝

(Drop a follow .LA for weekly reminders to build your business sustainably!)
Keywords/hashtags:
small business delegation, entrepreneur burnout prevention, solopreneur growth tips, business scaling strategies, Los Angeles small business support

06/04/2026

Your business. Your neighborhood. Your voice. 🗣️

Living and running a business in East LA takes hustle. You know exactly what it takes to keep your doors open and what your neighborhood needs to thrive. 📈

Right now, the LA County Board of Supervisors wants to hear directly from you. They are exploring how our community connects with the County, and they need to know what matters most to East LA.

Why does this matter to you?

Because the County is looking for the best way to understand and handle the everyday issues that impact your business and your block, such as:

🔹 Local business grants and support
🔹 Parking and street cleaning
🔹 Neighborhood safety

At these upcoming forums, we want local owners in the room to share their real experiences.

So come out, bring your East LA neighbors and friends, grab some local food, and make sure your voice is loud and clear! 🌮

Choose the date that works for you:
📍 June 6 | East LA Service Center @ 10:30 AM
📍 June 27 | Belvedere Park @ 10:30 AM (Park on Mednik Ave)

🔗 Hit the link in our bio to RSVP! (RSVPs are appreciated, but walk-ins are always welcome!)
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06/02/2026

With the World Cup this summer 🏆, the Super Bowl next year🏟, and the Olympics 🥇 right around the corner, Los Angeles is gearing up for a crazy busy decade!

To get the region ready, LA County is going to be putting out contracts for local businesses to bid on.

But here is how the real world works 👉 The County doesn't just hand out these projects. You have to bid on them. And the absolute first rule to bidding? 👨‍💻You have to be officially in their system.

Without an LA County Vendor ID, you are locked out of the bidding process before it even begins 🙅‍♀️.

We don't want that to be you!

💻 Join our Certify & Thrive LA 3-part virtual series. One is happening soon on Thursday June 4th at 5pm!

We will hop on live, share our screens, and show small businesses exactly what to click so you can get your Vendor ID set up. The best part? Our sessions repeat every two weeks!

So bring your laptop, give us an hour, and let’s make sure your business is eligible to bid when the right contract drops 💪🏽

Hit the link in our bio to RSVP for our next session! 🔗

Keywords/Hashtags:
LA county contracts, local business bidding, vendor ID setup, Los Angeles small business help, LA business growth

05/27/2026

The most expensive signature you’ll ever make...✍️..is on a lease for a space you aren't legally allowed to use. 📉

Let’s be real. The second that brilliant business idea hits, you want to move. You want to buy the equipment, get the keys, and start picking out paint colors.

🎨 We get it. The hustle is exciting. ⚡

But here is the quickest way to drain your startup capital before you even make your first sale: assuming you can just "figure it out later." 💸

In our newest Bell Business Roundtable, we break down why treating City Hall like the "principal's office" is a massive rookie mistake. 🏢 The truth? They aren't there to shut you down. They actually want your doors open just as much as you do. 🚪

The ultimate cheat code for local business owners is simply using the city as your sounding board before you sign anything. 🤝

Stop guessing and start asking the right questions. 💡

Head over to our YouTube channel for the full Rountable talk on how to navigate the red tape and best practices to open your doors safely. 🔗👇

Keywords/hastags:
Zoning laws, new business mistakes, city hall permits, scaling a small business, startup capital protection

05/25/2026

You’ve seen the flyers. You’ve heard about the new East LA Community Forums. And a lot of residents are asking one simple question: "Who is actually hosting these?" It’s us. We are LEEAF. 👋

Here is the best part: our job isn't to stand at the front of the room and tell you what to do. Our job is simply to listen. We are here to hand you the mic, help organize your ideas, and make sure those ideas get shared directly with County leaders.

You know your neighborhood best. We are just here to make sure your vision gets the spotlight and support it deserves.

We’ve removed the roadblocks so you can just show up, connect, and share your voice:
✅ Bilingual support
✅ Kids Zone & Food
✅ Direct access to County Experts

Upcoming Forums:
📍 June 6 @ East LA Service Center (10:30 AM)
📍 June 27 @ Belvedere Park (10:30 AM)

Hit the link in our bio to RSVP and claim your seat at the table. We can't wait to see you there! 🔗👇

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05/16/2026

A little PSA 📣 for our favorite local LA County small business leaders! 👋

Did you know? 🤔 A business permit 📝 gives you the legal right to operate 🏢, but a business certification 🏅 (like SBE, LBE, MBE) is what actually gives you priority status 🥇 when bidding on government contracts. 🏆

To make things a little trickier 🎢, while some certifications are reciprocal 🤝 between LA City 🏙️ and LA County 🌴, many are not! 🚫 Don't assume your City certs automatically clear you for County contracts. 🛑

Navigating this can be confusing 😵‍💫, but we've got you covered! 🛡️

Join our Certify and Thrive LA series 🎓 to learn exactly how to untangle the red tape ✂️, get the right certifications ✅, and start winning those contracts! 💰📈✨

🔗 Click the link in our bio 📲 to sign up for the series today! 🎟️
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05/15/2026

She was running a business. Making money. Paying bills. 💼

But still… lost. Exhausted. Wondering if she should give up 😞

Then she found the right environment: classes, mentorship, and a community that actually listened 🤝

It didn’t just teach business. It saved the business — and her 💡

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05/14/2026

East LA is the largest unincorporated area in California. With nearly 120,000 residents 👥, the way local decisions get made here is completely unique.

Because major calls about our roads 🛣️, parks 🌳, and local businesses 🏪 go directly to the county, there is a massive question on the table right now: What kind of voice 🗣️ do East LA residents want to have moving forward?

The East LA Community Forums are happening for one reason, to figure out what kind of representation 🤝 you think fits this neighborhood best.

There are no predetermined outcomes and no
right or wrong answers . We are simply holding the space for you to talk with your neighbors 🏘️ about how East LA should speak for itself.

Whether you think things should stay exactly as they are , or you want to explore new ways to organize 🔄, your perspective belongs on the official record 📝. We're setting up the chairs 🪑; you just need to bring the opinions 💡.

📍 Join the Conversation:
Come grab a seat at the table, meet some neighbors, and share your perspective with us this Saturday, May 16th 🗓️ at City Terrace Park (2 PM). Tap the link 🔗 in our bio to RSVP!

💻 Can't make it in person? We absolutely still want you in the mix. You can drop your thoughts and ensure your feedback is counted online 🌐 right here: eastlaforums.org/comment-online

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