PACE Re-Launches Small Business Emergency Relief Loan
Last Updated: March 27, 2025 PACE Finance Corporation (PFC) has re-launched its Small Business Emergency Relief Loan Program (formerly known as the Disaster Express Loan Program). This program aims to deliver fast, flexible, and affordable financial assistance to businesses affected by the 2025 California wildfires. If you’re in need of additional wildfire resources, click here […]
PACE’s 4th Annual Supplier Diversity Conference
At PACE, we’re committed to helping diverse businesses pursue contract opportunities through procurement and technical assistance services. We believe it’s critical for
PACE Announces Partnership for California Dream Fund
PACE Business Development Center is excited to announce it is partnering with CalOSBA to provide microgrants up to $10,000 to seed entrepreneurship and small businesses in California! This new grant opportunity, The California Dream Fund, is designed to incentivize new business startups, especially in underserved communities, through the distribution of microgrants. The program will offer […]
Success Story: Buna Ethiopian Restaurant & Market
Helena Zerfu immigrated to Los Angeles from Ethiopia in 2004. After many years of working in the restaurant industry, she opened her own restaurant “Buna Ethiopian Market” in 2011. She realized immediately that her customers enjoyed the dishes she prepared using her family recipes. Though she was a master in preparing these wonderful dishes, Helena also realized that […]