Resources

City of South Pasadena

Find management services such as city clerks, economic development information, environmental programs, human resources and transportation; community services such as administration, recreations & youth, senior services and transit as well as information on planning, building and finance, along with public works, the public library and emergency services.

Employment Development Department

Visit the Employment Development Department for help finding a job, filing and managing a claim, employer services such as payroll taxes or jobs, training and more.

Foothill Workforce Development Board

Whether you’re seeking a job or looking for assistance in training employees or increasing businesses development, the Foothill Workforce Development Board has services available for you.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

The SBDC provides high quality business & economic development assistance to small businesses & entrepreneurs. They provide no-cost business advising and low-cost training to existing and new businesses.

US Department of Labor

The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements.

In carrying out this mission, the Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support,

No/Low Cost Business Advising Available with the Pasadena SBDC (Small Business Development Center)

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) aims to assist entrepreneurs succeed with low-cost training and no-cost one-on-one advising from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts. Strategically guiding business owners in areas such as: increased sales, obtaining loans/capital, streamline operations, utilize new technologies, expanding into new markets, and position themselves for long-term growth and prosperity, just to name a few. They are the premier destination for start-ups and small businesses to gather resources, obtain expert consulting and effective trainings that deliver sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Book your appointment with an advisor today or email SBDC@pasadena.edu.

Visit the Pasadena SBDC website for more information and calendar of upcoming events.

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