Employers & Businesses

The City of South Gate is committed to supporting local employers by connecting them with workforce solutions, business development resources, and financial incentives that help businesses start, grow, and succeed. Whether you are hiring new employees, expanding your operations, accessing funding, or developing your workforce, the resources below are designed to help you build and sustain a strong business in South Gate.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Hire Workers
2. Hiring Incentives & Tax Credits
3. Funding & Business Loans
4. Workforce Training & Funding
5. Apprenticeships
6. Permits & Business Operations
7. Workforce Stability (Avoid Layoffs)
8. Compliance & Legal Requirements

1. Hire Workers

• America’s Job Center of California (AJCC)
  Provides recruitment support, job matching, hiring events, and workforce referrals at no cost to employers.
• WIOA Workforce Development Programs (U.S. Department of Labor)
  Supports employer hiring needs through workforce placement and training partnerships.
• South Gate Chamber of Commerce
  Provides local business networking and employer connection opportunities.

2. Hiring Incentives & Tax Credits

• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
• Veterans Employment Services
• WIOA On-the-Job Training
• Employment Training Panel (ETP – California)
• Youth Employment Programs
• Older Worker Programs
• Disabled Access Credit (IRS)

3. Funding & Business Loans

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA Loans)
• U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
• California IBank
• California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

4. Workforce Training & Funding

• Employment Training Panel (ETP) – Funding Opportunities
  Provides funding to employers for training new and existing employees.

5. Apprenticeships

• Starting an Apprenticeship Program
• ApprenticeshipUSA

6. Permits & Business Operations

• Business Licenses – City of South Gate
• Building & Safety Permits
• Online Permit Portal
• Planning & Zoning Services

7. Workforce Stability (Avoid Layoffs)

• Work Sharing Program (EDD)
• U.S. Department of Labor - Layoff and Rapid Response

8. Compliance & Legal Requirements

• California Labor Law (DLSE)
• Cal/OSHA Consultation Services
• IRS Employer Tax Information

9. Small Business Assistance

• U.S. Small Business Administration – Los Angeles District Office
  Local SBA office providing counseling, loan guidance, and small business support services for Los Angeles County employers.