Business Assistance Results
How The Economic Alliance REALLY Serves Business

Here is a profile of recent activity:

Facilitated meetings between major manufacturer, workforce officials and
City Council representatives in an effort to address employee recruitment,
utility and security concerns. The company was considering a possible relocation.
Result: Lease renewal and 700 jobs retained.

Referred a manufacturer with marginal recent credit history to independent
finance broker in an effort to meet the demands of new growth opportunities.
This led to working capital proposals and eventual letter of intent.
Result: $250K working capital loan and line of credit.

Assisted manufacturer of aircraft equipment with State of California Employment
Training Panel grant, workforce pre-screening & recruitment, utility upgrades and
introduction to enterprise zone tax credits/incentives.
Result: Cost/time savings & expansion of workforce to 375 employees.

Service company having difficulty with receivables was considering employee
lay-offs in order to offset losses. Referral to an independent collections firm resulted
in negotiations and eventual repayment schedule.
Result: Monthly reimbursement to company & 23 employees retained.

For more information on how the Economic Alliance BAP can help you and your business, contact Ken Hitts at 818.379.7000 or
khitts@valleyofthestars.org
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