Business Relief Resources
From the City of Pasadena
SBA Disaster Loan Center & One-On-One Business Support
The Pasadena Women's Business Center and Small Business Development Center are hosting an SBA Disaster Loan Center where business advisors will provide one-on-one advising, and disaster loan application assistance. Starting January 14 from 9AM-6PM Monday-Friday, and 9AM-4PM Saturdays, the Pasadena City College Continuing Education Center located at 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. will be open to assist small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations who sustained economic losses and physical damages from the wildfires. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance. More specifics on the Center operations are below.
Emergency Resources for Workers & Businesses
The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has compiled information, programs, and resources for workers and businesses affected by the Los Angeles fires. Resources include webinars, loans (local, state, and federal), grants, financial counseling, legal services, insurance and tax information, workforce assistance, FEMA emergency relief, business technical assistance, and more.
Grants for Food & Beverage Workers
Restaurants Care opened a temporary fund to provide emergency relief grants to food and beverage workers impacted by the Los Angeles Area Fires. Grants will range between $350-$1,500. Grants will be awarded based on need and available funding. Note: not all qualified applicants will be awarded funding due to the tremendous need and limited funds.
More on the SBA Disaster Loan Center
The Center has SBA disaster loan specialists available to meet with business owners and help them apply for loans directly with the SBA. The Pasadena SBDC and WBC also have advisors available to meet with business owners. Here are a few more key points…
Press releases for SBA are attached in English and Spanish
SBA hours are from 9:00-6:00 Monday-Friday and 9:00-4:00 Saturdays. (Closed 1/20/25 for MLK Day)
The address is 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. The SBA is in Bungalow B-4. Parking is FREE in Lot D or the surrounding neighborhoods.
SBA will help small businesses, private nonprofits (PNP) and homeowners and renters with low-interest loans to replace equipment, repair damage or replace personal property. (Yes, non-business owners are welcome to apply for disaster damage loans!)
The SBA is also offering their Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs, such as ongoing operating expenses for small businesses and Private Nonprofits (PNPs). (See attached SBA Fact Sheet) PLEASE NOTE:
EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the organization suffered any physical property damage. If you lost business due to anything fire-related, you may be eligible for an EIDL. For example, if you lost customers or access to your business or employees, etc. The EIDL can help and is one of the best debt instruments you can get with up to 30 year terms and interest rates below 4%.
Loan Denials may be re-filed within 6 months, and our team may be able to help them qualify, so instruct your members not to give up if they are initially denied. Have them contact us!
What applicants should bring to meetings with the SBA…
Most recent, full year, complete federal tax return. Including all of the schedules and attachments.
Schedule of Liabilities (we can help with this if needed)
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments take priority and can be made here… https://appointment.sba.gov/schedule/
SBDC and WBC advisors are available to help clients who need help qualifying or want 1:1 assistance. They have advisors there, or we will be connecting clients with advisors via Zoom within 48 hours.
Clients may reach www.pccsbdc.org, www.pccwbc.org, sbdc@pasadena.edu or (626) 585-3105.
Need help with understanding the real estate landscape
Talk to a Keller Williams Pasadena Realty Real Estate Agent today.
