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Workforce
& Economic EXPANSION OF THE GOOD
Development FOOD ZONE PROGRAM
$250,000 is allocated for the
c o n t i n u e d expansion of the Good Food Zone
program into the neighborhoods of
Pacoima and Sylmar. The Good Food
Zone program was launched in 2020
UPGRADES AT THE LOS ANGELES and was designed to bring food-
CONVENTION CENTER centered community economic
development into food desert
The Proposed Budget includes over communities. Services and incentives
$21 million in capital improvements at include marketing materials, technical
the L.A. Convention Center. These assistance, and grants to qualified
include safety upgrades, such as LED businesses to expand access to
light retrofits and elevator upgrades, healthy food and to promote new
and larger-scale upgrades, such as the business models and innovation.
renovation of the concession stands
and service pantries.
CANNABIS SOCIAL
EQUITY PROGRAM
REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES
REDEVELOPMENT A third-year allocation of $3 million is
included for the Department’s Social
Funding is provided to launch this Equity Program, which provides
new division within the Economic & educational resources and direct
Workforce Development Department. technical assistance, including legal
This new division will be dedicated to and financial services, for social equity
activating under-utilized real estate applicants. In order to continue to
assets that will result in increased foster a thriving and equitable legal
public revenues for the City. cannabis industry in the city, the
Proposed Budget expands staffing
within the Department of Cannabis
SUMMER YOUTH Regulation to expand engagement
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM and cannabis business outreach in
Funding is continued for the Summer order to ensure that businesses stay
Youth Employment Program, which up-to-date and are in compliance with
provides young Angelenos with State and City regulations. Additional
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funding is also provided for
employment opportunities, workforce
unauthorized cannabis business
training, and financial literacy.
