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THE LOS ANGELES DISTRICT OFFICE The Los Angeles District Office is responsible for the delivery of SBA’s services to entrepreneurs throughout Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. CONTACTING THE LOS ANGELES DISTRICT OFFICE For information regarding programs and services, please contact us at 213-634-3855 or e-mail: lado@sba.gov. SERVICES AVAILABLE Financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans are made by area bank and non-bank lending partners. Free business counseling, advice, and information on starting, improving, or expanding a small business is available through SBA’s Resource Partners: Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SCORE - Counselors to America’s Small Business, and Women’s Business Centers (WBC). They also conduct training events throughout the district - although most are free of charge, some require a nominal registration fee to help cover expenses. The Office of Government Contracting (GC) works to create an environment for maximum participation by small businesses in federal government contacting. A Women’s Business Ownership Representative is available to assist women business owners. A Veterans Small Business Liaison is available to assist veterans. Special programs are available for businesses involved in international trade through the U.S. Export Assistance Center. Please contact Martin Selander at 949-660-8935 or martin.selander@sba.gov or Pellson Lau at 213-894-8267 or pellson.lau@sba.gov.
