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  • Perris Market Space

    "The mission of the Perris Marketspace Shop Local program is to support and promote the growth of local businesses by encouraging residents, visitors, and tourists to choose local merchants for their shopping, dining, and service needs. We aim to strengthen our community’s economy, foster a vibrant marketplace, and enhance the local tourism experience. By keeping dollars within our community, we strive to build a more connected, resilient, and sustainable economy that benefits both residents and visitors alike."

  • SBA disaster assistance now available for Los Angeles County businesses and residents impacted by wildfires

     
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    As heroic firefighters continue to battle the devastating wildfires sweeping across Southern California, the federal government is surging resources to ensure that communities can recover. Today, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman joined Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell and other officials at the Emergency Operations Center in Los Angeles.
    SBA disaster assistance is now available to Southern California businesses, homeowners, renters and private nonprofit organizations following the President's major disaster declaration. The declaration covers Los Angeles and the contiguous counties of Kern, Orange, San Bernardino, and Ventura due to wildfires and straight-line winds that began on January 7. 
    Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at sba.gov/disaster. Applicants also may call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

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    U.S. Small Business Administration graphic titled 'How to Prepare for Wildfires' featuring an image of smoke rising from a distant hillside.
    Disasters like wildfires can strike at any time. SBA's Business Resilience Guide outlines how you can prepare for disasters so that you can resume regular operations sooner, recover faster, and adjust for the future.  

    Graphic for National Mentoring Month featuring two professionals reviewing a digital tablet, with  logos of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The background is vibrant yellow with text and  decorative blue triangles at the corners.
    Did you know that business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth? SBA resource partner SCORE is America's largest network of free business mentors. Connect with a SCORE mentor near you and get advice on how to take your business to the next level. 
     Illustration of a bar graph with an arrow pointing up and the following text: Expanding access to capital. The SBA logo is at the bottom.
    Are you looking for funding for your business? SBA's 7(a) Loan Program can help! Through the program, you can get up to $5 million to:
    • Acquire, refinance, or improving real estate and buildings
    • Fund short- and long-term working capital 
    • Refinance business debt 
    • Purchase and install machinery and equipment, including AI-related expenses
    • Purchase furniture, fixtures, and supplies
    • And more!
    Graphic titled 'Exporting Basics for your Small Business' by the U.S. Small Business Administration, featuring illustrations of a factory, cargo ship with containers, and a package, emphasizing international trade elements.
     
    Nearly 96% of consumers live outside the U.S., and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in other countries. If you're looking to grow international sales, SBA can help by providing counseling, funding, and more! 
    Three people smiling in a warehouse setting, with a banner that reads 'SBA SUCCESS STORY' next to the logo of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
    With the right help, any small business can make a big impact. 

    DUI, Inc. is a prime example. Using SBA-backed loans, CEO Carlos Bonilla Colón turned a dry-cleaning business into a manufacturing company that creates uniforms and protective clothing. 
    In 2023, Carlos was named Puerto Rico Small Business Person of the Year!