ICON CDC

06/17/2026

We saw another aircraft crash near Whiteman Airport today. That makes 2 plane crashes in 2 months. ICON CDC is highlighting the urgent need to address the risks posed by airport operations in one of Los Angeles County's most densely populated communities.

05/20/2026

Ready to break into the cannabis industry in LA County?

The Cannabis Social Equity Entrepreneurship Academy is a no-cost, 6-week program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs pursue cannabis retail entrepreneurship in unincorporated LA County.

• Learn cannabis compliance, business planning, bookkeeping, and marketing strategies
• Open to LA County residents ages 21+ interested in the cannabis industry
• Weekly evening classes beginning June 2, 2026

Fill out the interest form to get started:
🔗 bit.ly/CSEAcademy

05/17/2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has extended the Small Business Mobility Grant application deadline to June 1st! This grant program is only available to small business owners in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County who opened their businesses after September 1, 2025.

The Small Business Mobility Fund: Launch Grants supports eligible small businesses that have a brick-and-mortar location in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County by offering $10,000 to retail businesses with a commercial lease and $5,000 to non-retail businesses with a commercial lease.
Grants can be for signage, tenant improvements. I will attach the updated flyer below.

Application portal + eligibility details: opportunity.lacounty.gov/SBMF
Application support (English/Spanish available): ICON CDC – [email protected] | (818) 616-4118

05/16/2026

¿Listo para crecer su negocio con inteligencia artificial?

Acompañe a ICON CDC y a Roberto Martinez de Braven Agency en este taller gratis para aprender cómo las herramientas de IA de Google pueden ayudarle a ahorrar tiempo, crear contenido y mejorar su presencia en línea. No se necesita experiencia previa.

📅 Miércoles 20 de mayo
⏰ 10AM–11:30AM
📍 ICON CDC North Valley
13168 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
💻 Disponible en persona y por Zoom

Regístrese gratis escaneando el código QR o llamando al 818-302-6114.

04/23/2026

¿Listo para tomar control de las finanzas de tu negocio?

Acompáñanos a este taller GRATIS y aprende lo esencial de la contabilidad para pequeñas empresas. Desde el registro de transacciones hasta el análisis financiero, saldrás con herramientas prácticas para hacer crecer tu negocio.

📅 29 de abril de 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 13168 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331

Escanea el código QR o llama al 818-302-6114
🔗 bit.ly/ICON0429

04/20/2026

Join us for ICON CDC’s Annual Small Business Mixer in celebration of National Small Business Month. This is your chance to meet entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community partners while building real connections that can help your business grow.

📅 May 6, 2026
🕕 6PM–8PM
📍 Anejo Cantina and Grill, Sherman Oaks

Spots are limited. RSVP is required.
Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/iconmixer26 to register

Join ICON CDC for our Annual Small Business Mixer in celebration of National Small Business Month. Connect with local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community partners while building meaningful relationships, sharing ideas, and discovering new opportunities to grow your business. Spots are lim...

04/16/2026

04/14/2026

¿Quieres aprender a usar Instagram y Facebook para atraer más clientes a tu negocio ambulante?

Aprende a promocionar tu negocio en redes sociales con estrategias simples y efectivas!

📅 21 de abril de 2026
⏰ 3:00pm – 4:30pm
📍 ICON CDC Valle Norte
13168 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331

Regístrate escaneando el código QR o llama al (818) 647-9704
También puedes usar el enlace: https://bit.ly/iconcdc0421

04/10/2026

Ready to get your business finances in order?

In this session, you’ll learn:
• How to record transactions
• Bank reconciliation basics
• How to stay organized
• Financial insights and planning

📅 Tuesday, April 21
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 ICON CDC South Valley
5805 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 801, Van Nuys, CA 91411

Call 818-616-4118 or visit the link- https://bit.ly/icon0421

04/09/2026