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Advantages of the Los Angeles County RMDZ
As the largest manufacturing center in the United States, the County of Los Angeles possesses an abundant supply of recycled-content materials available for manufacturing and is an ideal location for most types of businesses. Depending on your needs, there are many ways the RMDZ Program can assist your business.	Locating Feedstock Marketing Your Products Identifying Your Business Site Obtaining Permits Providing Financial Assistance
Locating Feedstock Feedstock can vary in specifications, quantity, and reliability of source. And, although finding these manufacturing materials may prove challenging, the County's RMDZ Program can help by facilitating communication between companies looking for the same materials or establishing relationships between complementary businesses. For more information on feedstock sources or locations at which you can post your materials, visit the following sites. California Materials Exchange Los Angeles County Online Materials Exchange Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Exchange Directory Smart Business Recycling Marketing Your Products Marketing is important to the success of any company. If your company produces products made from recycled-content materials, it may be listed on the CIWMB's directories. Recycled-Content Product Directory RecycleStore Identifying Your Business Site Siting is an important aspect of establishing a business. In order to maximize your position, your business site should be located close to your feedstock source and situated in an area that offers "built-in" incentives. These incentives can come in the form of zones, including Recycling Market Development Zones, Enterprise Zones, and Redevelopment Zones, as well as others. For more information on siting, contact the County's Zone Administrator or visit the following sites: Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Los Angeles County Community Development Commission Obtaining Permits Sometimes knowing where to look for the necessary business permits can be a chore. The State has a site for helping you find your way. Simply select the type of business you are interested in siting and provide some general information regarding your business' location, and you can gain access to a list of agencies you can call for information and compliance rules. Providing Financial Assistance If capital is what you need, there are plenty of sources to help you. One source for information on loans is the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. The RMDZ Revolving Loan Program can also assist businesses that use waste materials to manufacture new products. To date, the CIWMB has funded an estimated $75 million. See the RMDZ Loan Program for more information. To find out more, please contact: Zone Administrator (626) 458-3523

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