bbq: We have an idea for the greatest bbq in town, city of Long Beach, CA there are no others in our city. We have a cook, no workers, no capital, just a desire to feed the town. The other joint was so bad it closed, the other in a near city is just as bad. Do cities fund grants for small restaurants? Or what other sources are there for this type of new start up?|||I live in Long beach and I agree with your assessment that there is no good BBQ in this city. Lucille's is laughably bad. Below is the City of Long Beach website and what you need to know to start a business there. On Redondo in between 4th and 7th there is a walk-up BBQ restaurant that is going to be opening in an old walk-up restaurant space. If they are friendly maybe you could talk to them and see how they got started and if they have any advice. Good luck!|||congratulations on your desire to start something you feel your area needs. if you are looking to start a business but have little money to work with, it might be good to look into different type of loan programs. your local bank of america work closely with Small Business Association. They can work something with you in regards to an SBA Loan. This loan helps small business start up. It's a great way if you feel strongly about your product. Also see your local chamber of commerce, they are always excited about a potential new business coming up.