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August is National Black Business Month!
A time to recognize and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across the country.
Approximately 10% of all American businesses are black-owned, and we appreciate the contributions of black-owned businesses throughout the City Montclair and across the nation.
When we support Black-owned businesses, we are not only promoting economic growth, but we are also fostering a more inclusive and equitable community.
The United States Chamber of Commerce provides numerous directories and websites to help seek out and give business to black-owned enterprises.
For a directory of black owned business near you please click the link below.
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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: [email protected]
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Montclair Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast: August 10 | |
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
[email protected].
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Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
Cal/OSHA reminds California employers in all industries to protect outdoor workers from heat illness by providing water, rest, shade, and training. Heat illness prevention is mandatory for all outdoor workers, and a written prevention plan must be available at all outdoor worksites.
For the convenience of workers, Cal/OSHA offers a Printable Pocket Guide for Workers in English/Spanish (download here). Additionally, in partnership with the Heat Illness Prevention (HIP) Network, Cal/OSHA is offering Heat Illness Prevention Training for employers with outdoor workers twice a month from July through September 2023.
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Monte Vista Water District (MVWD) offers FREE programs to help customers conserve water.
- Nozzle Retrofit Program will retrofit existing sprinkler nozzles with high-efficiency nozzles, resulting in significant water savings.
- Landscape Evaluation Audit Program (LEAP) offered by Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD) helps businesses identify ways to improve the water efficiency of their landscapes.
- Water Savings Incentive Program (WSIP) offered by Metropolitan Water District, helps customers upgrade equipment or services by providing an incentive based on the amount of water customers save.
- Rebates on many commercial devices are available from Metropolitan Water District.
Conserving water is a way of life, and MVWD urges all businesses to do their part in using water wisely.
Let's work together to create a sustainable future for Montclair!
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The San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department (WDD) operates programs under the guidance of the Workforce Development Board, funded by the Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
The America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) are strategically located in the East Valley, West Valley and High Desert Regions of the County.
WDD implements comprehensive strategies to meet the needs of local businesses for a skilled workforce, while creating opportunities for workers to prepare for and enter into well paid careers.
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California Competes Fiscal Year 2023-24 Application Notice
The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) and California Competes Grant Program (CCGP) application periods have been posted . The first application period will start on July 24, 2023.
Application instructions, FAQs, and other technical assistance documents are available online. Businesses interested in learning more about the CCTC or CCGP may register for a free application webinar:
August 3, 2023: Details and Registration
August 8, 2023: Details and Registration
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COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant
Eligible California small businesses may now apply for relief funds for costs incurred from the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave.
Under the California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program, eligible businesses may be awarded between $5,000–$50,000.
Funds are limited and will be awarded based on eligibility and availability.
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Monthly Webinar Series: Building Your Digital Presence
Are you a small business owner looking to build a strong digital presence?
This monthly webinar series is perfect for you! Join us every Wednesday in August to learn about what it takes to build a robust digital presence for your business.
Session Overview:
- Securing Your Digital Presence
- Your Social Media Presence
- Your Local Digital Presence
- Online Selling
- Optimizing Your Online Presence
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📅 August 2 - 30
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
💻 Register
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Monthly Webinar Series: From Surviving to Thriving: Shoring Up Your Small Business for a New Normal
There’s much you can’t control during uncertain economic times, but you can take steps to protect and adapt your small business to a new normal. The Survive and Thrive framework takes the essential business concepts of strategy & planning, finances, operations, sales & marketing and guides you through specific questions around each concept. We’ll offer fresh ideas and simple tools to help you implement the learnings from each 1-hour session.
Session Overview:
- Strategy & Planning
- Finances
- Operations
- Sales & Marketing
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📅 August 8 - 29
⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Unlocking Small Business Potential: Leveraging AI
In session one of this series, we’ll learn how to create, edit and post a content calendar in 15 minutes for a month for your business and how to optimize employee work schedules in seconds using artificial intelligence tools.
In session two of this series, we’ll learn how to create a video for your business including voice over, original art work and editing all in less than one hour.
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📅 August 9 - 16
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Shoppable Videos – the Next Trend
In session one of this series, we’ll discuss the metaverse, the billion-dollar business opportunities that can apply to every business and how to choose the right platform. We will review case studies of smaller brands successfully leveraging the Metaverse.
Throughout this workshop, we will discuss what NFT’s and crypto are and how to vet and hire freelancers to launch your digital transition. We will also explore virtual real estate and advertising with a live venture in the metaverse and setting up an account.
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📅 August 10 - 17
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Anatomy of a Business Plan
Are you a new entrepreneur or business owner looking to set a strong foundation for your venture? Join us as we guide you through the essential components and steps necessary to create a comprehensive and effective business plan.
Key Topics Covered:
- Defining Your Business Concept
- Setting Goals and Objectives
- Understanding Your Market
- Tools & Resources
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📅 August 15
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Tax Essentials for Your Small Business
Small business taxes don’t have to be scary. There are some very simple concepts to keep in mind while you prepare and organize your business finances.
Key topics:
- Defining income
- Deductible Expenses
- Profit or Loss
- Tax Preparation
- Tax Rates, Payments, & Forms
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📅 August 17
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Branding for Your Business
Effective branding can achieve differentiation, trust, customer loyalty, expanded market reach, , competitive advantage, and business growth – all of which contribute to the long-term success and profitability of a business.
Join us to learn the key factors to branding your business, how to utilize your brand for your business, and how to take your digital platforms to the marketplace.
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📅 August 22
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Access to Capital
Are you looking for ways to fund your business? Financing in any economic climate can be challenging. Whether you are looking for start-up funds or capital to expand, this workshop is for you.
Topics:
- The basic requirements to qualify for a loan
- The different types of funding available
- Steps to assess a funding solution that best meets your needs
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📅 August 23
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Incorporating Your Small Business
The process of incorporating your business can be a difficult one — what forms do you need, what processes will your new company need to follow to comply?
Presenter Attorney Gary Foltz has more than 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs incorporate their small businesses. He will discuss forming a corporation; the various forms of organization; selecting the type of organization that’s right for you; as well as answering your business planning questions.
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📅 August 23
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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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.
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:
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Plan: Research, plan, and document your ideas.
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Launch: Turn your business plan into a reality.
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Manage: Master day-to-day operations to run your business.
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Market: Understand your competition and strategies to win customers.
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Grow: Expand by finding new funding, customers, and locations.
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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.
Customized property reports are available to businesses interested in relocating or expanding within the City.
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CITY OF MONTCLAIR DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Our team is ready to assist with your business needs.
(909) 625-9408 | [email protected]
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