Downtown Business Newsletter

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Welcome to the City of Porterville's Newsletter for Downtown Businesses. The intent of this communication is to inform local business owners and organizations about important upcoming information to help facilitate communication between the City and the business community. 

News

Downtown Business Meeting (Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 9 a.m.)

Join other Downtown Porterville businesses in a meeting to discuss the business district. Topics include collaborative work, City services to the district, and more.

When: Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 9 a.m.

Where: The Vault Bar & Grill

73 N Main St, Porterville, CA 93257

Questions? Contact EcDev@ci.porterville.ca.us

Upcoming Activities and Main Street Closures

There are currently no scheduled Main Street closures.

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Homelessness Efforts

Business Resources

Revolving Loan Program

The City's Business Assistance Program provides funding of $35,000 per every NEW job created by the project that is funded by the City. These funds may be provided to the Business by a low-interest loan. Determination of the loan is made on a project basis, utilizing a variety of criteria to determine the level of assistance that may be provided to the business. 

COVID-19 Funding Still Available: BAP-CV Program

In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant funds to be used to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to COVID-19. This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, to respond to the growing effects of this historic public health crisis.  Funding is still available.

Shop Local Campaign Continues

For more information, please visit www.ChoosePorterville.com.

To participate, please get in touch with the City's Community Development team (EcDev@ci.porterville.ca.us).

Chambers of Commerce

The City of Porterville is a member of the Porterville Chamber of Commerce and the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. To learn more, please visit www.portervillechamber.org or www.mytkhcc.org.

SBDC: Small Business Development Centers

The Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The City of Porterville can provide local Porterville businesses with referrals. Please email EcDev@ci.porterville.ca.us if you require assistance.