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Business
Assistance
 The
City of Inglewood has committed to "Community Beautification and Economic
Development" as its priorities. Inglewood's Economic Development Division
was established to help foster vibrant and productive relationships between the
city and its business community through the creation of financial incentives and
services tailored to attract and retain a competitive and diverse business and
industry mix, and to enhance the local economy.
The Office of Economic & Business Development (OEBD) offers technical assistance
to assist businesses set on transitioning into the City with ease. We provide
one-on-one assistance either directly or via referral for businesses located
within the City of Inglewood, as well as to those seeking Inglewood as their
choice for relocation, expansion or entrepreneurial beginnings.
 Our
staff is prepared to discuss your questions and concerns, as well as discuss
various aspects of your business operations. We are available; please call us at
(310) 412-8800 for an appointment in order that we may better serve your needs.
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Click here to view a PDF of
"Key Referrals to Getting Your Business Started"
 For
businesses needing Financial Assistance, OEBD also provides direct lending to
qualified Inglewood businesses.
Inglewood Development Corporation
The Inglewood Development Corporation (IDC) was established by the Inglewood
City Council to provide small loans, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, to small
businesses already located or seeking to locate in the City's Downtown Business
District (In Town Redevelopment Project Area)
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Click here to view the IDC Micro-Loan Program brochure in PDF format.
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Click here for an application form.
Grow Inglewood Fund________________________________
 The
Grow Inglewood Fund provides larger loans, on a citywide basis, for Inglewood
businesses. This fund is ideal for working capital, equipment and business
expansion. This loan is an SBA 7a loan product and may be used to acquire and
rehabilitate real estate so long as the borrower is at least 51% occupant in the
property. Real estate loans can be funded at as much as $1,000,000.
Click here
for an application form.
Façade Improvement Program________________________
 This
program provides Market Street business and property owners with a rebate
incentive for storefront improvements completed and paid for by the business or
property owner. Inglewood's Office of Economic and Business Development (OEBD)
is currently managing a block-by-block Façade Improvement project. Businesses
along Market Street will benefit from a facelift along their frontages. An
experienced architecture firm is providing building enhancement services.
Each business address is eligible for:
- up to $2500 for design services,
- up to $2500 for signage and
- up to $10,000 in exterior improvements
(based on 40% of the total cost of improvements).
Businesses must complete their
projects before applying for their rebate.
This component of OEBD helps to coordinate community festivals, business grand
openings, special ceremonies, etc. A key thrust of these activities is to
generate community participation. OEBD provides strategic assistance in
coordinating involvement of public officials and community leaders, and will
assist with publicity efforts.
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