Small businesses  are at the core of a robust local economy. They generate jobs and provide our communities with goods and services, while adding to the unique character of each and every neighborhood. With more than 450,000 small businesses across Los Angeles, Councilmember Imelda Padilla believes in driving an economic agenda that supports entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive. District 6 and the greater Northeast San Fernando Valley was once a hub for manufacturing jobs. In the aftermath of deindustrialization, Councilmember Padilla believes it is time to welcome new diverse and green business opportunities, and she is working to attract a new era of economic investment.