Small Business Workshop

Co-hosted by Los Angeles Conservancy and Historic Downtown LA Retail Project.

Are you interested in starting up or expanding your retail business in Historic Downtown LA?  Come hear about the booming revitalization in Historic Downtown and the free business assistance available to help your business grow.  You can also talk with existing Downtown stakeholders who are part of the exciting changes taking place in Downtown and learn how they can help you.  Participants include:  VEDC, Los Angeles Conservancy, the local Business Improvement Districts, real estate professionals, current downtown residents, Bank of America, and more. 

Time: 6:00- 8:30 PM     Cost: FREE

Wednesday: 2/16

Location: The Space (125 w. 4th St., Downtown LA)

Winning Strategies for Food & Beverage Businesses

This workshop presents the key issues and strategies involved in the profitable operation of food or beverage businesses in Historic Downtown Los Angeles.  Topics include: inventory management, merchandising, staff selection and training, customer service, marketing and image creation, sales and advertising, and financial management.

Time: 6:00- 8:00 PM    Cost: FREE

Tuesday:  3/15

Location: 315 w. 9th St., Suite 600, Downtown LA

Winning Strategies for Art & Furnishings Businesses

This workshop presents the key issues and strategies involved in the profitable operation of art or furnishings businesses in Historic Downtown Los Angeles.  Topics include: inventory management, merchandising, staff selection and training, customer service, marketing and image creation, sales and advertising, and financial management.

Time: 6:00- 8:00 PM     Cost: FREE

Tuesday: 3/22

Location: 315 w. 9th St., Suite 600, Downtown LA