Florence Firestone Merchants Association

Florence Firestone Merchants Association The Florence Firestone Merchants Association (FFMA) is a non-profit organization with the purpose of helping the residents and merchants of our communities

The Florence Firestone Merchants Association (FFMA) is a non-profit organization with the purpose of helping the residents and merchants of our communities in desperate need of assistance in all aspects. We will provide the community with information and resources. Our goal is to bring awareness and empower our community. My journey began about six (6) years ago, when I started working as a Projec

t Coordinator for Florence Firestone Chamber of Commerce. I noticed the necessity that my community was in need. I also realized that there were much more can be done to help those in need. That’s why we created FFMA. Business Community -
We are here to assist the business owners to obtain the help they need to overcome the challenges they face each day during these economic. With free training in how to up-grade the way they run their business, new technology, customer service for their employees, health benefits, education, consultations and counseling to assist minority owned business with the tools to succeed, and where to find the moneys they need to expand their business. FFMA will assist the individual who wants to start a business from the conception to the end. Our mission is to provide development assistance advice and needed resources to small business so they can prosper. The purpose is to provide assistance entrepreneurs and business owners to maintain and grow their businesses by providing them with free business advice and counseling through business, health assessments, by preparing a business development correction plan, and customized training for owners and their staff whether is just starting a business or expanding a business or a non-profit organization. The Family –
As the demands in our community grow, it is important and essential that FFMA provides resources and assistance to individuals with programs and projects that will help them to grow as individuals and as family. We will bring to the community the importance of family cohesiveness, health issues, education, and the importance of community involvement. The programs will link the individuals, groups and families with volunteer projects, provide collaboration with agencies to enhance effectiveness; provide access to resources, information and referrals for common service. We are here to serve families with special needs; disabled family member, seniors, children; health and women’s issues and other programs that will empower our community. Helping families to improve the way they live by rehabilitating and beautification their homes. We will help the families to obtain the necessary means to start the transition by giving them the necessary tools to work in their homes. Healthy families are important and with the Cooking program, the families will learn how to prepare healthy meals for their family. The program demonstrate a receipt featuring a specific fruit or vegetable that is in season and available at the market. It will explain the nutritional value of each ingredient. This program is for mothers and their children. This program will help mothers to maintain healthy their children avoiding the different diseases and obesity. We will persist and determine to serve our community. Florence Firestone Merchants Association motto is “At your service…”

Please join us for a fun and exciting night while you are helping the SGWC fundraiser to help our community! Please shar...
06/17/2026

Please join us for a fun and exciting night while you are helping the SGWC fundraiser to help our community! Please share!
Nancy Jackie RodriguezaKrystina GutierrezGFWC South Gate Women’s ClubPlata EsperanzaAmanda EscobedoFlaka FlowerzLupita CamposKrena ArgIrma RamirezMichelle CarterSoutheast-Rio Vista YMCADavid WolfeSGJAA South Gate Junior Athletic AssociationGFWC Women's Club Of Huntington ParkSouth Gate Chamber of CommerceFrancisco CoronaSouth Central Neighborhood CouncilAimee ArandaAna VictoriaLuis RickMarvella MuroMaria ChavezThe Greater Lynwood Chamber of CommerceComite Mexicano Civico PatrioticoCOFEMCommunity CoalitionOportunidades de Negocio By Arturo CamachoCompton Chamber of CommerceEmpower GatewayJose FernandoFlorence-Firestone/Walnut Park Chamber of CommerceGloria's PueblitoKarina Chavez

06/02/2026

Si va a viajar a México para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026™, averigüe qué puede y qué NO PUEDE llevar con usted. Importar dr**as, incluida la ma*****na para usos medicinales, es ilegal. También es ilegal importar ci*******os electrónicos (dispositivos de vapeo). Llevar armas, incluidas armas de fuego, municiones (incluso municiones usadas), espadas, cuchillos, fuegos artificiales o explosivos a México sin permisos emitidos por el Gobierno mexicano es un delito grave que puede acarrear años de prisión. Obtenga más información en la página web: https://fa14.short.gy/mexico-travel-alert

If you’re traveling to Mexico for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, know what you can and CANNOT take with you. Importing drugs, including medical ma*****na, is illegal. It is also illegal to import e-cigarettes (va**ng devices). Bringing weapons including guns, ammunition (even spent ammunition), swords, knives, fireworks or explosives into Mexico without permits issued by the Mexican government is a serious crime that can lead to years in prison. Learn more at https://fa14.short.gy/mexico-travel-alert

05/29/2026

TOMORROW FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2026

LA County to Celebrate Revitalized Florence-Firestone Small Businesses Through County Façade Improvement Program

Los Angeles, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), and community partners will host a ribbon-cutting celebration for two Florence-Firestone small businesses that recently completed storefront improvements through DEO’s RENOVATE Façade Improvement Program. These improvements are part of the County’s ongoing effort to stimulate inclusive economic growth and commercial corridor revitalization.

The event will celebrate the grand re-opening and revitalization of La Mexicana Meat Market and 99c Store, two longstanding community-serving businesses located along the Firestone Boulevard commercial corridor in unincorporated Los Angeles County.

Through the RENOVATE Program, eligible small businesses in historically disinvested communities receive no-cost exterior improvements, including paint, signage, lighting, accessibility upgrades, windows, doors, and other façade enhancements that support economic vitality, beautification, and business retention.

WHO:

Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor, Second District
Kelly LoBianco, Director, LA County Department of Economic Opportunity
Representatives from the Los Angeles County Development Authority
Small business owners and community partners
WHEN:
Friday, May 29, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:
La Mexicana Meat Market
1778 Firestone Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90001

Jessica ZepedaGloria MedinaOportunidades de Negocio By Arturo CamachoFlorence Firestone Merchants AssociationCompton Chamber of CommerceSouth Gate Chamber of CommerceSoutheast-Rio Vista YMCAMiriam Burbano's Cantando Medio SigloWalnut Park ElementarySouth Central Neighborhood CouncilAmparo mendozaEmpower GatewayCOFEMLulu TabaGFWC South Gate Women’s ClubGFWC Women's Club Of Huntington ParkJoey ZovichSGJAA South Gate Junior Athletic AssociationAjuaLuisa MedinaHector CruzRamon Calderon

SAVE THE DATE, PARTICIPATE, AND SHARE!Msoco Castor VasquezJessica ZepedaWalnut Park ElementaryFlaka FlowerzFlorence Fire...
05/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE, PARTICIPATE, AND SHARE!
Msoco Castor VasquezJessica ZepedaWalnut Park ElementaryFlaka FlowerzFlorence Firestone Merchants AssociationCompton Chamber of CommerceSouth Gate Chamber of CommerceSoutheast-Rio Vista YMCAMiriam Burbano's Cantando Medio SigloSouth Central Neighborhood CouncilAreli Sanchez MoralesAjuaSGJAA South Gate Junior Athletic AssociationWest Coast Ravens Football & CheerAmparo mendozaEmpower GatewayOportunidades de Negocio By Arturo CamachoGloria MedinaJoey ZovichCOFEM

La mayoría de los propietarios no saben que califican para miles de dólares en reembolsos para mejoras de energía limpia...
05/16/2026

La mayoría de los propietarios no saben que califican para miles de dólares en reembolsos para mejoras de energía limpia en su hogar…y no estarán disponibles para siempre.
¡Acompáñenos en un taller presencial GRATUITO para descubrir cómo podría recibir miles de dólares en reembolsos por mejoras de energía limpia en su hogar!
✅ Conozca para qué califica ⚡
✅ Reciba ayuda con su solicitud ⚡
✅ Ahorre en mejoras para su hogar ⚡
📅 Sábado, 30 de mayo | 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m.
📍Regístrese aquí:
https://registration.empowergateway.org/EvFest
Mensaje pagado con fondos del Programa de Estándar de Combustibles de Bajo Carbono

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Happy Mother’s Dsy from Florence Firestone Merchants Association!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Dsy from Florence Firestone Merchants Association!

Don’t forget to make your appointment! Your Mother will appreciate. Msoco Castor VasquezEdna VillalobosGloria MedinaGFWC...
05/04/2026

Don’t forget to make your appointment! Your Mother will appreciate. Msoco Castor VasquezEdna VillalobosGloria MedinaGFWC South Gate Women’s ClubTerri Dement BelchJessica ZepedaAjuaSoutheast-Rio Vista YMCAMiriam Burbano's Cantando Medio SigloWalnut Park ElementarySouth Central Neighborhood CouncilEmpower GatewaySGJAA South Gate Junior Athletic AssociationWest Coast Ravens Football & CheerAmparo mendozaVivian CastroOportunidades de Negocio By Arturo CamachoCesar Zaldivar MottsSouth Gate Chamber of CommerceCompton Chamber of CommerceFlorence Firestone Merchants AssociationAmanda EscobedoFlaka FlowerzMaria ChavezLorena SanchezKrystina Gutierrez

I was honored for the second time the Women’s Month Celebration for the work done in my Florence Firestone community. Fi...
04/30/2026

I was honored for the second time the Women’s Month Celebration for the work done in my Florence Firestone community. First time in 2012 by Senator Ricardo Lara, and a month ago for second time by Senator Lena Gonzalez. It is an honor to be recognized. GFWC South Gate Women’s ClubGloria MedinaTerri Dement Belch

04/14/2026
02/24/2026

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8630 Zamora Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90002

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Monday 7:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm
Friday 7:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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