PACE BDC HISTORY & PROFILE

PACE Business Development Center (BDC) was launched in late 1992 by Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment, a non-profit community development organization operating in Southern California for over 30 years. Initially the BDC provided entrepreneurial training classes for low-income entrepreneurs under the JOLI Program (Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals), funded by a federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.

As our reputation for successfully facilitating business start-ups and expansion has grown, we have been awarded grants from the Community Development Department, City of Los Angeles, Kaiser Foundation, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Small Business Administration and others to provide a wide variety of services to individuals launching or expanding businesses.

Our hands-on, down-to-earth programs are free or at very low cost to qualified individuals and businesses! Bi-lingual business counselors (English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Chu Chow, Vietnamese, Cambodian, French, Tagalog) stand ready to assist you for all your business needs!

• Over 3000 businesses served since 1992
• Over 500 businesses started
• Over $30 million in loans packaged
• 17 minority certifications completed (100% success rate)
• Certifications resulting in $50 million in procurement contracts
• Over 500 jobs created, over 2000 retained
• Certified Minority and Pre-qualification Intermediary for SBA
• Certified California Resources and Training (CARAT) TA Provider

SBA WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM

FOR WHOM? Existing and start-up women and other business owners.

WHY? To provide Training and technical assistance to emerging businesses.

WHAT? Various training and workshop opportunities for women-owned & other businesses.

1. Training program in business fundamentals for start-ups.
2. One-on-One mentoring/counseling for start-up and existing businesses.
3. Loans form $5,000-$15,000 (easy qualify) and SBA Express to %150,000.
4. Computer training (beginners, intermediate and advanced), Quick Books.
5. Procurement opportunities (certification to obtain government contracts).
6. Food Safety training and licensing.
7. First Time Home Buyers Education and Access to Soft Seconds through the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and other cities where available.
8. Access to Capital workshops.
9. Credit Restoration and Financial Literacy.
10. Small Business Tax Workshops
11. SEED MONEY GRANTS - MUST QUALIFY

HOW MUCH? FREE, with some nominal charges for special programs (e.g. Procurement, Food Safety Handling & Licensing, and First Time Home Buyer Education.)

PLEASE CALL FOR A LIST OF UP-COMING WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
(213) 989-3150 - NICOLE DIANGANI

Find linkage to the SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership and Online Women's Business Center, click http://www.onlinewbc.gov.

"We Bring Solutions to your Business!"