Through the joint efforts of our partners, we are able to offer specific resources geared towards your business needs. Let LA LINK be your "Yellow Pages". Allow us to connect you with the proper people and places to make your business a thriving success. Here are only a few of the resources available to you:

DOWN SIZING, MERGERS, AND LAYOFFS
LA LINK can help you react quickly to changing economic conditions. Businesses are recognizing that there are hidden and often very significant costs associated with layoffs and downsizing. At the same time, many companies are understanding that significant benefits maybe realized through strategies that avoid downsizing and layoffs altogether, or carry out these activities in more strategic - and, ultimately, less-costly - ways. Through collaborative partnerships, LA LINK can offer several helpful resources for employers and employees dealing with a downsizing/layoff situation. For more information, contact LA LINK, a dedicated group of professionals ready to assist you to adapt to changing conditions.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LA LINK has partnered with a network of economic development professionals actively involved in business attraction, retention, expansion and job creation efforts throughout the state. Economic development addresses the needs of the business community through:

	Timely relevant economic information analysis
	Direct business assistance to attract, retain and expand business
	Networking and assistance to technology - based business to help create new   industries
	Focused economic development strategies supported by timely results oriented   initiatives for the region

STATE AND FEDERAL TAX INCENTIVES
LA LINK can assist you in finding out if you qualify for up to $8,500 in federal tax credits for each eligible job seeker you hire. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which includes the Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit (WtW), has two purposes:

	To promote the hiring of individuals who qualify as a member of a target group, and
	To provide a federal tax credit to employers who hire these individuals.

As an employer, you may qualify for a tax credit of up to $8,500 if the employee is a member of a designated target group and meets that group's specific requirements. There are nine target groups for WOTC eligibility. Employers may claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit or the Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit for a total of two years. Contact your nearest LA LINK office for more information.

HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Let L A LINK guide you towards Free and Low-Cost Health Care Services. We have information about many free and low-cost health care services and programs for residents of Los Angeles County. These are health programs to cover the needs of everyone, regardless of age, race, or immigration status. Contact your nearest LA LINK office for more information.

OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS
L A LINK can connect you with the Los Angeles County Office of Small Business (OSB) which provides a regional resource where companies can learn where technical assistance can be obtained in other public agencies in Los Angeles County, such as the State Employment Development Department, Small Business Development Centers, etc. OSB provides small businesses the ability to grow by giving them contracting and bid resources, not only with the 37 County departments, but also with the federal and state governments, cities and other public jurisdictions. For more information contact LA LINK.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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