Special Events & News

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  • Micro-Lending & Resource Fair – May 17
  • Santa Monica Business License Tax Compliance Assistance Program – April 8 – May 24


A Special Opportunity to
Learn About Micro-Lending!

  

Attend This Special Event

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Friday, May 17, 2013

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

STIMULUS FUNDS – BUSINESS LOANS!

Micro-loans are $1,000 to $35,000, 3 to 7 year term,
and relatively easy to qualify.

 

This “must-attend” event is for you if you want to:


  Learn how micro-loaning works.

Find out loans available for established businesses.

Find out micro-loans available for start-ups.

Roundtable discussion with Q&A session.

                                                                                                

  

  

FOLLOWING THE PRESENTATION, you’ll have the opportunity to meet face-to-face micro-lenders.

  

Location:                              

SMC SBDC at Bundy Campus
Room 123

3171 S Bundy DriveLA Regional SBDC logo
Los Angeles, CA 90066   

 Fee:  $15.00


City of Santa Monica   

Business License Tax Compliance Assistance Program

The Finance Department is launching a temporary Business License Tax Compliance Assistance Program authorizing the waiver of 90% of the penalties and interest assessed for noncompliance with the City’s business license tax requirements.

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Goals of the Program

  • Educate local businesses and self-employed persons about the City of Santa Monica’s business license requirements.
  • Make it easy for businesses to come into compliance without fear of harsh penalty.

The Basics

  • The program will begin on April 8, 2013 and end on May 24, 2013.
  • The program reduces penalties and interest by up to 90%.
  • Business License applications must be received or postmarked no later than May 24, 2013.
  • Only businesses physically located in Santa Monica that have never registered with the City are eligible.
For more information visit:
www.smgov.net/BLTComply

(310) 458-8745

business.license@smgov.net