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LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass continued advancing her agenda to make clear that Los Angeles is open for business by collaborating with her Small Business Cabinet and Executive Business Cabinet and hearing directly from the private sector about the challenges faced and ways Los Angeles City Hall can better serve businesses of all sizes. Mayor Bass formed the Cabinets to draw upon the expertise of industry leaders to inform her solutions and strategies to support businesses of all sizes in the city.
“I convened these Cabinets because you can’t make Los Angeles open for business without actually listening to businesses,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “All too often we hear that City Hall is anti-industry – that ends in my administration.”
“Los Angeles is a world city defined by its competitiveness and leadership in innovation, technology and the arts. The City’s ability to scale small businesses attracts the world’s most entrepreneurial and talented,” said Maria Contreras-Sweet, 24th Administrator of the US SBA and Chair of the Mayor’s Small Business Cabinet. “We are fortunate to have Mayor Bass’ drive and ability to leverage her understanding of and deep relationships at the federal, state and local levels. This has already proven to be invaluable to small business owners in their ability to create solutions to today’s pressing challenges. This small business growth means a stronger economy and more jobs for families.”
“Mayor Karen Bass recognizes that all issues are business issues. This is clear in the way she is confronting the homelessness crisis and in the way that she is making our City safer with a comprehensive strategy that combines public safety and community safety – these are issues that impact every business in Los Angeles,” said Sean Burton, CEO of Cityview and Chair of the Executive Business Cabinet. “Mayor Bass is listening and implementing real change for businesses, and we are excited to support her work and ensure that City Hall is there to help businesses throughout the City.”
In June, Mayor Bass signed her fourth executive directive which directed a thorough review of burdensome processes and fees that create barriers for small businesses in the city. Actions are already being taken to clear backlogs, increase services and address process delays. The Mayor’s actions are drawing attention and praise from the private sector including in an opinion piece authored by President of the Valley Industry and Commerce Association Stuart Waldman entitled “Finally! A Mayor Who Listens to Business”.