Asociación de Emprendedor@s & 37 Oaks

Small businesses can also connect with DEO’s Office of Small Business to access customized one-on-one business counseling, free legal assistance on topics including commercial tenancy, contract development, intellectual property and more, and specialized webinars, workshops, and trainings to help residents open and grow a business. Contact the Office of Small Business at 844-432-4900 or via email at OSB@opportunity.lacounty.gov.

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Bellflower business owners and operators have a special opportunity to participate with 37Oaks, a commerce development company that helps product entrepreneurs scale and diversify through e-commerce, wholesale, storefronts and pop ups. The City has partnered with 37Oaks to offer a 10-course certified program that is designed to help support our local product-based merchants.   

To qualify for this course, your business must be a product-based i.e. food, beverages, clothing, beauty, books, art, etc. located in Bellflower. You must have a desire to grow into a brick-and-mortar store in the city and must have a minimum of 6 months of business operations. Apply today at www.37oaks.com/bellflower. 

For Spanish speaking Bellflower business owners and residents, the City is working with Asociación de Emprendedor@s to host a free 8-week program that will cover how to start, grow and operate a business. The Spring 2024 course is no longer open for new participants.  A graduation ceremony is planned for participants enrolled in the program at the Bristol Civic Auditorium, which is adjacent to Bellflower City Hall. For more info: (714) 627-2671.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Grad Day:        Wednesday, May 1, 2024  from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm