The City of Montclair Economic Development Department is committed to fostering entrepreneurship in our city. With the tumultuous 2021 quickly coming to an end, this month's newsletter wraps up a few vital COVID-19 assistance programs and offers insight into industry changes that may affect your business in 2022.
We encourage you to read on for more information.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for doing business in the City of Montclair and wish you and your employees a holiday season filled with joy.
Wishing your business success in the City of Montclair,
Montclair Economic Development Team
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4875 W Mission Blvd Unit F
Montclair, CA 19763
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Thirsty for refreshing tea in Montclair? Stop by your new neighborhood boba tea and coffee shop, Presotea & Coffee!
Located at 4875 W Mission Blvd Unit F, Presotea & Coffee offers a wide variety of unique tea blends and different toppings to choose from. All Presotea drinks use fresh tea leaves and are all customizable and made to order. With so many options, Presotea has something for everyone!
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Calling all Montclair Businesses! |
Looking for ways to promote your business? Montclair's Economic Development Team wants to hear from you!
Be featured in an upcoming edition of our Montclair Economic Development E-Newsletter and on our social media platforms. It is your opportunity to share more about your business story, achievements, and new products and services.
To get on our business spotlight interest list, contact us at:
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Montclair Chamber of Commerce Monthly Networking Breakfast |
Network with local entrepreneurs, business professionals, and community stakeholders from various industries representing the Montclair community.
- Showcase your business
- Meet new prospects
- Build relationships
- Connect with the community & City representatives
To receive information about the next Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast, contact the Montclair Chamber of Commerce at (909) 985-5104 or through email at info@montclairchamber.com.
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BUSINESS INDUSTRY ADVISORIES |
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Specified licensees with on-sale privileges may be eligible for fee waivers of licenses with expiration dates between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2023.
Approved renewal fee waiver requests are effective only for the one-year license renewal period. Licensees must submit a renewal fee waiver request each year to receive a fee waiver during the annual license period of March 1, 2021, through February 28, 2023.
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In response to the increase in cases and hospitalizations and to slow the spread of both Delta and the highly transmissible Omicron variant, CDPH has issued updated guidance to curb the spread of COVID-19 and its variants.
Beginning December 15, CDPH will require masks to be worn in all indoor public settings irrespective of vaccine status through January 15, 2022, at which point California will make further recommendations as needed in response to the pandemic.
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A quick look at some of the new employment laws that California employers should be aware of effective January 1, 2022.
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RESOURCES & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Starting a business is a tough decision and needs proper planning. We'll cover the essentials of creating a business plan through a simple step-by-step process
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28 December
β° 1:00 PM
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If you are a new or aspiring business owner, this workshop is a must! Learn the steps to starting your own business at the βHow to Start a Small Businessβ workshop, presented by an SBDC Business Consultant. This introductory course will discuss informational topics such as Being an Entrepreneur, Business Planning, Small Business Financing, the Legal Forms of Organization, Licensing and Permits, and the No-Cost Services Offered By The Inland Empire SBDC.
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4 January
β° 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
π Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
26790 Ynez Court, Ste. A, Temecula CA, 92591
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A Two-Week Masterclass β 8 Spaces Available
What youβll learn during the two 1-hour classes:
- How do professional marketing teams think about marketing on Facebook?
- How to set up a successful marketing campaign that drives sales/leads
- The importance of conversion tracking and good ad creatives
- What is Facebookβs Power 5 and what does it mean?
- The importance of Lookalike Audience targeting over interest-based targeting
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6 January
β° 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The start of a new year is the perfect time for small business owners and startups to learn the newest business trends and startup ideas.
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6 January
β° 1:00 PM
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During this webinar, you will be introduced to SEO topics & tools beyond the basics that most websites cover. We will focus especially on what Google cares about the most in their most recent updates.
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11 January
β° 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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At this webinar, you will develop a video to launch on TikTok and gain feedback from the instructor before launching.
- Introductory functionality
- Tips for content development
- Growing your audience which leads to more revenue
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12 January
β° 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Do you own or work for a small business? Are you interested in expanding your client base? Perhaps you should look into the government sector. The State of California does business with numerous Small Businesses (SB) throughout the state, buying products and services in IT, construction, temporary labor, and even pencils. This webinar series will teach you how to pursue contract opportunities with the State of California.
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12 January
β° 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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This educational webinar will explain the bookkeeping process so you can begin keeping track of your finances and move your business forward.
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18 January
β° 1:00 PM
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Grow your solo business into a profitable brand that will enable you to live the life you want to live.
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20 January
β° 1:00 PM
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This webinar will cover information you need to know about the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Relief program and other resources.
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Learn how retailers are pivoting to provide more payment offerings, fulfillment models, and more to adapt to the demands of todayβs new consumer.
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Take a deep dive into the unique qualities of each generation to understand what they want, get them to buy, and drive revenue for your small business.
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This session explores current workforce trends and the strategic role employee benefits can play in the recovery.
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SBA Online Learning Center
U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) online learning programs are designed to empower and educate small business owners every step of the way.
Whether you're looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA's digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices and available financing options.
SBA Learning Platform Courses:
- Plan: Research, plan, and document your ideas
- Launch: Turn your business plan into a reality
- Manage: Master day-to-day operations to run your business
- Market: Understand your competition and strategies to win customers
- Grow: Expand by finding new funding, customers, and locations
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AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES |
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FOR LEASE
9095 Central Ave - Montclair Promenade
Property Type: Retail/Freestanding
Building Size: 5,370 SF
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FOR SALE
10805 Ramona Ave - Tommy's Express Car Wash
Property Type: Car Wash
Land Area: 0.88 AC
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In cooperation with area brokers, Montclair's Economic Development Team can assist businesses interested in locating commercial, industrial, office, and vacant sites with online custom site searches within the City. Additionally, the City provides monthly reports, generated by CoStar Group, containing contact information for properties currently available for lease and purchase.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Our team is ready to assist with your business needs.
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