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Resources and Incentives

  • Export-Import Bank Irvine Field Office Western Regional Office

    The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is America’s official export credit agency. EXIM is an independent U.S. Government agency that supports American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services. EXIM assists exporters of “Made in the USA” products in being competitive in the global marketplace by enabling them to sell to foreign buyers on open account credit terms and protecting them against nonpayment. EXIM also facilitates pre-export working capital financing for exporters and financing of one- to five-year terms for foreign buyers purchasing U.S.-made capital equipment. In providing these services, the agency levels the playing field for American-made products competing against foreign goods in overseas markets so that American companies can win international opportunities and create more good-paying U.S. jobs.

    The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is America’s official export credit agency. EXIM is an independent U.S. Government agency that supports American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services.

  • Film LAFilm LA
    Film LA is a non-profit public benefit corporation that provides centralized coordination for production companies to obtain filming permits within Los Angeles.

  • Foreign Trade Zone 202
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program allows U.S.-based companies to defer, reduce or even eliminate Customs duties on products admitted within more than 40 Trade Zones in the Port of Los Angeles. Under this program, certain types of merchandise can be imported without going through formal Customs entry procedures or paying import duties until the products are transferred from the FTZ sites for U.S. consumption. If merchandise never enters the U.S. commerce or is re-exported to other countries, then no duties are paid on those items.

  • Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce
    The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) provides resources, programs and other benefits for African-American business owners and the local business community.

  • Harbor City/Harbor Gateway Chamber of Commerce
    The Harbor City/Harbor Gateway Chamber provides resources, programs and other benefits to members and the local business community.

  • Hospital Association of Southern California
    The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) is a member organization representing hospitals and health systems in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

  • Hotel Association of Los Angeles
    Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) is an advocacy organization representing hotels and their suppliers.

  • ICON CDC
    The ICON Community Development Corporation (ICON CDC) offers free training and assistance to small business owners seeking to improve their operations and profitability. ICON CDC is a city-sponsored BusinessSource Center.

  • Industrial Development Authority Tax Exempt Bond Program
    The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) issues tax-exempt bonds that provide a low-cost financing option for the manufacturing industry to acquire and develop properties and equipment. The bond sizes range between $2 to $10 million.

  • Industrial Development Authority Tax Exempt Bond Program
    The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) issues tax-exempt bonds that provide a low-cost financing option for the manufacturing industry to acquire and develop properties and equipment. The bond sizes range between $2 to $10 million.