Livelihoods & Growth
a non-profit initiative
Economic Business Development, Inc. (EBD) is a US-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission-critical efforts span Livelihoods, Economic Growth, and Research. We deliver a 10x impact on your contributions.
FOCUS
Economic GROWTH
Economic Growth & Investment Promotion.
We partner with governments, chambers of commerce, and economic development agencies to attract investment, expand industries, and create sustainable jobs. Our work focuses on market readiness, investor engagement, and cross-border capital flows.
GLOBAL TRADE
Global Trade & Market Access.
We enable U.S. companies to expand globally and support international firms entering the U.S. market. Through trade facilitation, partnerships, and policy alignment, we unlock globalization opportunities that drive competitiveness and long-term growth.
livelihoods
Workforce & Livelihood Development.
We strengthen workforces and local economies by aligning skills, entrepreneurship, and livelihoods with real market demand—ensuring that investment translates into inclusive, durable employment. Jobs jobs jobs...
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- /Public Policy
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THE BEST IDEAS
The best ideas, innovations and knowledge. Increasing transparency and access to government programs. Providing support for government officials in conceiving and implementing programs – at the local, state and federal levels. Engaging students through internship opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE WORKS
Our insightful research ensures awareness and simplification of access to government programs. The results, surveys and our networks are shared with partner NGOs and the development community. Please join and help enhance our KnowledgeWorks sessions.
FEDERAL & state GOVTS
Increase investments, employment and economic development. This is for federal & state governments and departments. Build an awesome Ease of Doing Business environment. Public policy research. Ultimately jobs for all.
CALL TO ACTION
The best ideas in the world fixing real problems in the US, India, and the world. A 10x impact multiplier on all your contributions. EBD (USA) also funds ET-Impact (India) for essential India efforts.
INSTITUTIONAL
We welcome grants, donations, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sponsorships, partnerships and projects.
Companies, governments, institutions, organizations, and development agencies are cordially invited.
High quality, validated projects. We offer research services including public policy, data reports, surveys, monitoring and evaluation.
ABOUT US
ABOUT EBD
- Economic Business Development, Inc. (EBD) was created in 2000.
- Initiated and funded by the US Department of Commerce.
- Vision to enable livelihoods and economic development.
- Core efforts span Poverty Relief, Livelihoods - across the US & India.
- Helping underserved and marginalized communities.
- A state-of-the art business incubator in Southern California.
- EBD is a non-profit California Corporation.
- Tax-exempt status under 501(c)3.
- US Federal Tax ID: 33-0920200.
- Economic Business Development, Inc. (EBD) was created in 2000.
- Initiated and funded by the US Department of Commerce.
- Vision to enable livelihoods and economic development.
- Core efforts span Poverty Relief, Livelihoods - across the US & India.
- Helping underserved and marginalized communities.
- A state-of-the art business incubator in Southern California.
- EBD is a non-profit California Corporation.
- Tax-exempt status under 501(c)3.
- US Federal Tax ID: 33-0920200.
EBD ACTIVITIES
- Promoting relationships between India and the US.
- Missions and initiatives in India for economic development.
- Small business advocacy along with banks, utilities and the community.
- Corporate procurement, small business loans, assistance & training.
- Entrepreneurship education with the University of Southern California.
- Partners span diversity business organizations and chambers of commerce.
- Organized the India Trade Conference partnering with Port of Los Angeles, US Commercial Service, TIE, USC and community organizations.
- Promoting relationships between India and the US.
- Missions and initiatives in India for economic development.
- Small business advocacy along with banks, utilities and the community.
- Corporate procurement, small business loans, assistance & training.
- Entrepreneurship education with the University of Southern California.
- Partners span diversity business organizations and chambers of commerce.
- Organized the India Trade Conference partnering with Port of Los Angeles, US Commercial Service, TIE, USC and community organizations.



