Small Businesses. Strong Neighborhoods.Small businesses do more than sell goods and services. They create gathering places, preserve neighborhood identity, and contribute to the character of our communities.As economic pressures and displacement threaten neighborhood commercial corridors across Los Angeles, The Local Collective helps business communities organize, collaborate, and invest in their future.Your support helps us build TLC Neighborhoods: places where local businesses thrive, communities stay connected, and neighborhood identity is preserved for years to come.501(c)(3) Status PendingThe Local Collective has applied for federal tax-exempt status and is currently awaiting IRS determination.