RESOURCES
FOR WOMEN LEADERS
For New & Established Business Owners
HOW TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN LAKEWOOD
Let the city leaders take you step-by-step through the process of opening a business in the City of Lakewood. On this page you can access an informative video and links to other resources to start your business with confidence.
LEARN MORESMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, will provide you with guidance, coaching, and other valuable tools as you open, grow, and/or scale your business.
The SBDC can help you access specialized grants and funding set aside for women-owned and minority-owned business.
LAKEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce provides support, networking opportunities, marketing resources, and more to business owners in and around the city of Lakewood.
CHAMBER WEBSITELEGAL HELP FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Access free legal help for for-profit business owners in Los Angeles County at the office of Bet Tzedek.
ACCESS LEGAL HELPDEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
The DEO offers business coaching, legal help, access to grants, and more, to help you start or grow your business in LA County.
LEARN MOREMORE RESOURCES
Visit the City of Lakewood website, where you will find for even more resources to assist you in starting or growing a successful small business.
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