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Survey finds steep revenue losses for Topanga businesses; county to open targeted business‑interruption fund
Summary
A 35‑question survey of Topanga businesses found widespread revenue loss following the wildfire and road closures. County officials said a Malibu and Topanga business‑interruption fund limited to local ZIP codes is being established, with prospective awards up to $20,000 and an application expected soon.
Local volunteers and the Megaton Council summarized a small‑business survey at the June meeting and said they had presented results to Los Angeles County officials to request targeted relief and marketing support.
Connie (a Topanga business owner who led the survey in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and council volunteers) said the online, 35‑question survey ran for about five weeks and received roughly 16 business responses. Key findings she reported: "78% of all respondents had major revenue loss" and "92% suffered a decline in customers." She told the council that 35% of respondents…
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