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**Wildfire Disaster Relief Webinar Announced for Small Businesses in Los Angeles**

With wildfires wreaking havoc across Los Angeles County, small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges. To provide much-needed support, The Valley Economic Alliance has organized a virtual *Disaster Relief Webinar* scheduled for **Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. PST**. The event will be held on Zoom and is free to attend with registration.

The webinar aims to equip small business owners with essential information and resources to manage the ongoing crisis and plan for recovery. Participants will hear directly from industry leaders and representatives from organizations such as MCS, The Valley Economic Alliance, SBDC California Los Angeles Network, the American Red Cross, LAEDC, the City of Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department, and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

Highlighted speakers include:

- Jessica Acevedo

- Sonya Kay Blake

- Julie Clowes

- Brett Dickstein

- Megan Dulgar

- Linden Johnson

- Rosa Penaloza

- Susana Ramirez-Muñoz

These experts will provide insights into how their organizations are supporting affected businesses during and after the wildfires. Topics will focus on sustaining operations amid the ongoing challenges and preparing for long-term recovery.

Small business owners are encouraged to register for this informative session by visiting [bit.ly/LABusiness25](http://bit.ly/LABusiness25). For further details, additional resources, or questions, community members can reach out to The Valley Economic Alliance via email at **Info@EconomicAlliance.org** or call **(818) 379-7000**.

This webinar is part of a broader effort to support small businesses and foster resilience within the Los Angeles business community as it navigates the aftermath of the wildfires.

Source: LA Econ Dev

Source Type: Business

Source Location: Los Angeles

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