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◆ Heads Up · LA County Public Health

LA County Is Amending Public Health Fees

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has announced amendments to the public health fees it charges for permits and licenses. If your business holds a County public health permit, such as a restaurant, market, or other food facility, these changes may affect what you pay.

  • What's changing: [[fee categories and amounts]]
  • When it takes effect: [[effective date]]
  • Who's affected: [[permit types / business types]]
Source: LA County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health
Read the County Notice
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Free live webinars for Los Angeles small business owners. All times Pacific. Register through each session's link.

16Sessions Oct–Dec
6Learning Series
1En Español
FreeOnline via Zoom
Workshops presented by PACE Business Development Center, a free resource for LA small businesses. pacelabdc.org →

October 2026

 
Thu
1
Oct
Sales Tax Basics En Español
Impuestos sobre las Ventas: Lo Básico para su Negocio
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
A CDTFA representative covers seller's permits, which sales are taxable, resale certificates, and available deductions and exemptions.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Zoom Register →
Thu
1
Oct
Mastering SEO with AI
Leverage the Power of ChatGPT to Automate and Enhance SEO Strategies
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Proven SEO strategies and AI tools to improve content, analyze competitors, and grow online visibility.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM · Zoom Register →
Wed
7
Oct
Financial Planning
Keep More of What You Earn: Retirement & Tax Strategies for Business Owners
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Retirement plan options for owners, their current tax advantages, maximizing contributions, and balancing savings with cash flow.
11:00 AM · Zoom Register →
Tue
13
Oct
Blueprint for Profitable Growth · 1 of 4
Profitability by Design: The Laws of Profitability
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Practical tools for profitability, productivity, and intentional long-term growth decisions. One registration covers the full series.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM · Zoom Register →
Thu
15
Oct
Blueprint for Profitable Growth · 2 of 4
Profitability by Design: Time Management
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Continue the series with tools to protect your time and focus on the work that grows your business. Same registration as October 13.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM · Zoom Register →
Thu
15
Oct
Build Your Business Empire · 3 of 5
Navigating Your Cash Flow
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Improve cash flow management and make smarter financial decisions.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM · Zoom Register →
Wed
21
Oct
Leadership that Lasts · 3 of 3 Finale
Lead from Within
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Tools to prevent burnout, strengthen leadership skills, and lead with authenticity.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM · Zoom Register →
Thu
22
Oct
Legal Preparedness · 3 of 3 Finale
Commercial Leasing
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Practical legal guidance to stay compliant, protect your business, and make informed decisions about your lease.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Zoom Register →
Thu
22
Oct
Digital Marketing for Women-Owned Businesses · 9 of 10
How to Re-Engage Your Inactive Email Subscribers
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Strategies to get dormant subscribers opening, reading, and clicking your emails again.
Date to be confirmed. This session may move to Thursday, October 29. The registration page shows the final date.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM · Zoom Register →
Wed
28
Oct
Access to Capital
Discover JFLA: Interest-Free Loans for Your Business and Personal Needs
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Jewish Free Loan Association's zero-interest, zero-fee loans for business startup and expansion, emergencies, education, housing, and nonprofits. Open to eligible applicants of all backgrounds in LA, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties.
11:00 AM · Zoom Register →

November 2026

 
Thu
12
Nov
Build Your Business Empire · 4 of 5
The Power of Capital
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Zoom · Time to be announced Registration Opens Soon
Thu
19
Nov
Digital Marketing for Women-Owned Businesses · 10 of 10 Finale
2027 Marketing Content Planning + Calendar Walkthrough
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Zoom · Time to be announced Registration Opens Soon

December 2026

 
Thu
3
Dec
Mastering SEO with AI
Increase Your Website Sales and Leads Using SEO
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Zoom · Time to be announced Registration Opens Soon
Thu
10
Dec
Build Your Business Empire · 5 of 5 Finale
Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Zoom · Time to be announced Registration Opens Soon

New Classes Coming Soon

There are no upcoming sessions on the calendar right now. Check back soon, or see PACE's full calendar below.

View PACE's Full Calendar Printable Schedule

Schedule compiled from pacelabdc.org. Details subject to change; each registration page has the latest.

Continue the series with tools to protect your time and focus on the work that grows your business. Same registration as October 13.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM · ZoomRegister →
Thu
15
Oct
Build Your Business Empire · 3 of 5
Navigating Your Cash Flow
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Improve cash flow management and make smarter financial decisions.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM · ZoomRegister →
Wed
21
Oct
Leadership that Lasts · 3 of 3 Finale
Lead from Within
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Tools to prevent burnout, strengthen leadership skills, and lead with authenticity.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM · ZoomRegister →
Thu
22
Oct
Legal Preparedness · 3 of 3 Finale
Commercial Leasing
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Practical legal guidance to stay compliant, protect your business, and make informed decisions about your lease.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM · ZoomRegister →
Thu
22
Oct
Digital Marketing for Women-Owned Businesses · 9 of 10
How to Re-Engage Your Inactive Email Subscribers
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Strategies to get dormant subscribers opening, reading, and clicking your emails again.
Date to be confirmed. This session may move to Thursday, October 29. The registration page shows the final date.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM · ZoomRegister →
Wed
28
Oct
Access to Capital
Discover JFLA: Interest-Free Loans for Your Business and Personal Needs
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Jewish Free Loan Association's zero-interest, zero-fee loans for business startup and expansion, emergencies, education, housing, and nonprofits. Open to eligible applicants of all backgrounds in LA, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties.
11:00 AM · ZoomRegister →

November 2026

 
Thu
12
Nov
Build Your Business Empire · 4 of 5
The Power of Capital
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Zoom · Time to be announcedRegistration Opens Soon
Thu
19
Nov
Digital Marketing for Women-Owned Businesses · 10 of 10 Finale
2027 Marketing Content Planning + Calendar Walkthrough
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Zoom · Time to be announcedRegistration Opens Soon

December 2026

 
Thu
3
Dec
Mastering SEO with AI
Increase Your Website Sales and Leads Using SEO
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Zoom · Time to be announcedRegistration Opens Soon
Thu
10
Dec
Build Your Business Empire · 5 of 5 Finale
Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Zoom · Time to be announcedRegistration Opens Soon

New Classes Coming Soon

There are no upcoming sessions on the calendar right now. Check back soon, or see PACE's full calendar below.

View PACE's Full CalendarPrintable Schedule

Schedule compiled from pacelabdc.org. Details subject to change; each registration page has the latest.