Small Business Development Services

Metric Stats of ICON CDC from July 2022 to June 2023: 670 Businesses Outreached, 54+ Businesses Launched, 197 Jobs Created, 248+ Loans Packaged, $5.7M+ Loans Funded
ICON CDC's Seed Program Manager, Elizabeth Padilla speaking during Entrepreneur Training Program session.

ICON CDC operates the City of Los Angeles Business Source Centers of the North and South valley regions. ICON CDC has served the South Valley community as the BusinessSource Center since October 2011 and the North Valley since 2019.

To meet the needs of the business community, ICON CDC offers an array of business workshops along with one-on-one consulting services to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners in the areas of business planning, financial management, certification, procurement, credit counseling, marketing, social media, human resources, and licensing/permitting.

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  • Start Your Business

    Learn the step by step approach to creating and reaching your business goals.

    Services include: Business Entities, Licenses & Permits, Cost-Structure & Credit, Bookkeeping & Taxes, Marketing, Management & HR, Access to Capital & More!

    Start My Business

  • Grow Your Business

    Get consultation to promote your business, obtain better equipment, or find all options for you to expand your business.

    Services include: Loan Qualifications and Requirements, Credit Counseling, Loan Packaging Assistant, SBA Loans, Financial Re-structuring, Financial Planning Need, Alternative Financial Assistance

    Grow My Business

  • Funding For Your Business

    We can help you package a business loan or provide technical assistance with available grants. Enroll in our FREE program for updates on COVID-19 Relief Funding!

    Services include: Grants & Loan Packaging, Commercial Direct Install, Personal-Protective Equipment, Covid-Relief Funding

    Get Funding For My Business

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  • Certification & Procurement

    Getting your business certifications can help you apply for future grants and be included in amazing opportunities.

  • Financial Analysis

    In need of a business loan? We can guide you through your finances and successfully package the loan for you!

  • Cost-Structure

    Depending on your business service, demographics, and target market, we can help you identify your business model.

  • Business Strategy

    Whether you’re having difficulties with the competition or seeking growth opportunities, we’ve got you covered.

  • Consulting

    Schedule a one-on-one with a dedicated business expert to discuss your business needs.

  • Tax Guidance

    Confused about the forms you’re supposed to be filling out? We can help! We even throw in a lesson on bookkeeping.

  • Marketing Plan

    Get an insight into branding, social media, websites, and more. Let’s start planning how to reach more customers!

  • Licenses & Permits

    Obtaining or renewing licenses and permits can be a headache, luckily we’re your business’ best pain-killer. We walk you through the process.

  • Technical Assistance

    We provide webinars on many different topics and offer on-site assistance for a variety of things.

  • Human Resources

    We can explain the finding, hiring, and interviewing process. In addition to learning the differences between a W2 and 1099.

  • Credit Counseling

    If banks are telling you that you can’t apply for a loan because your credit is too low, we can help you repair it.

  • Funding Assistance

    We have information on the next grants available, loan forgiveness programs, or the best small business loans.

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City of L.A.’s JEDI Program

The City of Los Angeles Jobs and Economic Development Incentive Zones (JEDI) Program provides economic development incentives for underserved areas that experience persistent unemployment and underemployment, low and moderate household income earnings, and neighborhood instability. The program aims to gradually create economic equity citywide by promoting and expanding local businesses, resulting in greater employment opportunities, and more financially secure communities.

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