Partner Outreach Media Kit
C.L.I.M.B. Program
Outreach Toolkit
Outreach Toolkit
Everything your team needs to promote the CLIMB program to community organizations and partners — ready to copy, paste, and share.
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Program Blurbs
Use these in emails, newsletters, event programs, or anywhere you need to describe CLIMB quickly.
Short Blurb (1–2 sentences)
CLIMB (Catalyzing Local Industry and Market-Based Business Growth) is a free small business support program serving LA County entrepreneurs. Through hands-on advising and expert-led workshops, businesses get the tools to access capital, win contracts, reach more customers, and grow.
Long Blurb (full paragraph)
The CLIMB (Catalyzing Local Industry and Market-Based Business Growth) program is a free, hands-on business support initiative designed to help small businesses in Los Angeles County break through the barriers that limit their growth. Businesses receive a dedicated advisor, a personalized action plan, and access to expert-led workshops across four key areas: capital access and financial readiness, procurement and contracting, marketing and customer access, and distribution and market expansion. Whether you’re looking to secure funding, compete for contracts, grow your customer base, or reach new markets, CLIMB provides the structured support to help you move from planning to real results — at no cost. Priority enrollment is available for women-owned, BIPOC-owned, and businesses in historically underserved communities across LA County.
One-liner (for event introductions)
CLIMB is a free LA County program connecting small business owners with a dedicated advisor and expert workshops to access capital, contracts, customers, and new markets.
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Key Talking Points
Use these when speaking with partners, community leaders, or anyone you’re asking to refer businesses to the program.
It’s completely free
There is no cost to participate. The program is fully funded and open to eligible small businesses in LA County — no strings attached.
Every business gets a dedicated advisor
Participants aren’t just pointed to resources — they’re assigned a real advisor who works with them one-on-one to build and execute a personalized action plan.
It’s hands-on, not just classroom learning
The program combines expert-led workshops with advisor-supported implementation, so businesses actually complete deliverables — not just attend sessions.
Designed for underserved communities
Priority enrollment goes to women-owned, BIPOC-owned, and businesses in high-need or historically underinvested communities across LA County.
Covers four critical business needs
Capital access, contracting & certifications, marketing & consumer access, and distribution — businesses can get support in one or all four areas.
Open to early-stage and growing businesses
Whether a business is just formalizing operations or looking to scale into new markets, CLIMB meets them where they are and builds from there.
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Social Media Captions
Ready-to-post captions for your social channels. Click the platform to switch.
LinkedIn — Post 1 (Program Awareness)
Attention LA County small business owners: there’s a free program designed to help you grow. 📣
CLIMB (Catalyzing Local Industry and Market-Based Business Growth) connects you with a dedicated business advisor and expert-led workshops to help you:
✅ Access capital and funding
✅ Compete for contracts and certifications
✅ Grow your customer base
✅ Reach new markets and distribution channels
No cost. Real support. Real results.
Priority enrollment is open for women-owned, BIPOC-owned, and businesses in underserved communities.
👉 Apply today: laedc.org/access-services
#SmallBusiness #LosAngeles #LACounty #CLIMB #BusinessSupport #EconomicMobility
LinkedIn — Post 2 (Partner Referral)
Know a small business owner in LA County who’s working hard but hitting walls?
CLIMB is a FREE program that pairs them with a dedicated advisor and hands-on support to access capital, certifications, customers, and new markets.
If you work with entrepreneurs, community members, or local businesses — please share this. It could be exactly what someone in your network needs.
Apply here: laedc.org/access-services
#LACounty #SmallBusinessSupport #CLIMB #CommunityImpact
Instagram — Caption 1
LA County small business owners — this one’s for you. 💼
CLIMB is a FREE program that gives you a dedicated advisor + expert workshops to help you get funded, get certified, get customers, and get into new markets.
No cost. Just results.
🔗 Link in bio to apply.
#CLIMB #SmallBusiness #LACounty #LosAngeles #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneur #FreePogram #EconomicMobility #BIPOC #WomenInBusiness
Instagram — Caption 2 (Story-style)
You built your business. Now let’s help it grow. 🚀
The CLIMB program is free for LA County small business owners and connects you with:
→ A dedicated advisor
→ Expert-led workshops
→ A real action plan
Capital. Contracts. Customers. Markets.
Apply at laedc.org/access-services 🔗
#SmallBusiness #LACounty #Entrepreneur #CLIMB #FreeResources
Facebook — Post
📢 Sharing this for any small business owners in LA County who might need it!
CLIMB is a completely FREE program that connects you with a dedicated business advisor and expert workshops to help your business grow. Whether you need help getting funding, competing for contracts, reaching more customers, or entering new markets — CLIMB is designed for you.
This program prioritizes women-owned businesses, BIPOC-owned businesses, and businesses in underserved communities.
To apply or learn more, visit: laedc.org/access-services
Please share with anyone who might benefit! 🙌
X / Twitter — Tweet 1
LA County small business owners: CLIMB is a FREE program that gives you a dedicated advisor + expert workshops to access capital, contracts, customers, and new markets.
No cost. Real support.
Apply: laedc.org/access-services
#SmallBusiness #LACounty #CLIMB
X / Twitter — Tweet 2 (Share/Repost prompt)
Know an LA County small biz owner who needs a boost?
The CLIMB program is FREE and comes with a dedicated advisor + hands-on support to grow.
RT to spread the word 🙏 laedc.org/access-services
#CLIMB #LACounty #SmallBusiness
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Partner Outreach Email Template
Send this to community organizations, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, or partner networks to encourage referrals.
Full Email (copy & personalize)
Subject: Free Small Business Program for Your Community – CLIMB
Hi [Name],
I hope you’re doing well! I’m reaching out because I think your network could benefit from a program we’re actively promoting: CLIMB (Catalyzing Local Industry and Market-Based Business Growth).
CLIMB is a free hands-on business support program available to small businesses across Los Angeles County. Participants are matched with a dedicated business advisor and receive expert-led workshops and implementation support across four areas:
• Capital Access & Financial Readiness – funding strategy, financial prep, application support
• Procurement & Contracting – certifications, compliance, bid readiness
• Marketing & Customer Access – brand visibility, customer pipeline, outreach strategy
• Distribution & Market Expansion – wholesale strategy, B2B channels, buyer connections
There’s no cost to participate. The program especially welcomes women-owned businesses, BIPOC-owned businesses, and businesses in underserved or high-need communities.
If you work with small business owners, entrepreneurs, or community members who could benefit from this kind of structured support, I’d love for you to share this opportunity with them.
They can apply directly at: laedc.org/access-services
Happy to answer any questions or provide additional materials. Thank you for the work you do — and for helping us get this in front of the people who need it most.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Organization]
[Phone / Email]
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Quick Reference
Core facts to keep handy for any conversation or outreach.
Completely Free
No cost to eligible small businesses in LA County
Who Qualifies
Active or forming businesses operating within Los Angeles County
Priority Groups
Women-owned, BIPOC-owned, underserved communities, COVID-impacted industries
4 Service Areas
Capital · Contracting · Marketing · Distribution
Dedicated Advisor
Every participant is assigned a 1:1 business advisor throughout the program