The SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College (LBCC) provides one-on-one counseling, business training seminars in marketing, financing, business start-up, international trade, and procurement programs to small businesses. Many of its services are offered in Spanish and it focuses on serving emerging markets and minority and women-owned businesses.
Services
Per SBA definitions of “small business,” which vary by industry, assistance is offered to business owners, many of whom are Hispanic.
One-one-counseling and workshops.
Workshop topics include obtaining government contracts and 8A certifications, human resources, management and obtaining business licenses & DBAs.
Specialties
International trade assistance under a close partnership with the Long Beach Center for International Trade.
Focus on helping businesses engaged in production of specialty packaged foods and foodstuffs.
International trade counselors.
Spanish–speaking counselors and workshops given in Spanish.
Geographical Area Served
City of Long Beach and the nearby cities of Norwalk, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, South Gate, Cerritos, Artesia, Lakewood and Hawaiian Gardens.
Location & Contact Information
Long Beach Small Business Development Center
3447 Atlantic Ave., Suite 205
Long Beach, CA 90807
