City of Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Small Business Assistance Final Report to the Economic Development Administration for the period July 12, 1983-June 30, 1985. 1984 Olympic Games Business Development Assistance Program

摘要

The purpose of the program was to assist small and minority business firms, which had received licenses from the LA Olympic Organizing Committee to manufacture and sell Olympic theme products, capitalize upon the expansion opportunities resulting from the LA Olympic Games. Most of these target firms subsequently entered into subcontracts with larger enterprises capable of delivering the products within the time requirements. Thereafter, the program focus switched to providing one-on-one technical assistance to the target firms on management and marketing issues. While the report is specific to the LA Olympic Games, other cities considering a similar program to assist small and minority businesses to capitalize upon one-time events should find the report of interest.