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Wishing You Joyful Holidays and a Prosperous New Year!
Dear Montclair Business Community,
As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for the vibrant and resilient business community that makes Montclair truly special. Your dedication and hard work contribute to the economic vitality of our city, creating a thriving environment for all.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to making Montclair a great place to live, work, and play. May the coming year bring you boundless success, growth, and fulfillment.
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SHOP LOCAL MONTCLAIR
The City of Montclair and the Montclair Chamber of Commerce are proud to introduce “Shop Local Montclair” a campaign aimed at supporting our small and local businesses and thanking those who choose to shop local.
When you shop local, you're not just making a purchase – you're investing in your neighbors, friends, and local entrepreneurs. In addition, every time you shop local, you ensure that your sales tax dollars are being reinvested in your community. Together, let's keep Montclair strong by shopping local.
Let's make Montclair stronger by supporting the businesses that make our city great. Shop Local Montclair – because our community deserves the best, and the best is right here in Montclair!
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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: econdev@cityofmontclair.org
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Montclair Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast: January 11, 2024 | |
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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California STEP Grant Applications Open
The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant applications are open. STEP is a federally funded grant program that aims to increase export activities among small businesses. Companies can apply for reimbursable export vouchers, which can fund up to $10,000 in funding for export promotion activities.
Additionally, the GO-Biz International Affairs and Trade Team is hosting bi-weekly webinars for companies to learn about the eligibility requirements and application process.
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Funding Added to Turf Removal Rebate Program
Monte Vista Water District (MVWD) is committed to supporting its commercial customers to achieve compliance with Assembly Bill 1572, which bans irrigating non-functional with drinkable water. We are pleased to share that our local partner, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, has secured $38 million in additional funding to enhance the region’s Turf Removal Rebate program.
The time is now to tackle your business’ landscape transformation project! The Turf Removal Rebate program can ease the financial burden of converting turf into more sustainable and water-efficient landscapes. Anticipated to be available January 2024, the additional funding will increase the Turf Removal Rebate from $2 to $3 a square foot (up to 50,000 square feet) of turf removed. That means your business can earn up to $150,000 back on a turf removal project! Program improvements will also include additional incentives for trees planted in the landscape transformation project. Since the new law requires businesses, schools, and manufacturing facilities to stop watering their grass that’s not used for recreational purposes, this is an ideal time to convert your landscape!
To avoid community blight from dead or non-irrigated grass, businesses should consider and plan for landscape transformation projects now before they are required to comply with the law. MVWD is here to assist. Contact MVWD at (909) 267-2130 or visit www.mvwd.org/programs to explore available resources. Or visit www.socalwatersmart.com to learn more and apply for the Turf Removal Rebate program.
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Monthly Webinar Series: Financial Fitness
As a business owner, having a good handle on your accounting and finance can be critical to expanding your business. Join us for this four-part webinar series to optimize your business for financial success and more!
Session Overview:
- Building Customer Trust with Great Branding
- Using AI to Boost Your Brand
- Using Mock-Ups To Sell Your Product Idea
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📅 November 7 - 28
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Google Pages for Businesses
Google Pages offers businesses several benefits that can enhance their online presence and drive growth. This webinar is aimed to provide insights into utilizing Google Pages as a powerful tool for attracting customers, increasing brand awareness, and search engine optimization (SEO).
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Google Pages
- Creating a Google Page
- SEO for Google Pages
- Enhancing customer engagement
- Leveraging Google Posts
- Utilizing insights and analytics
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📅 December 6
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Post-Holiday Sales Strategy
Developing a comprehensive post-holiday plan for your business will allow you to capitalize on the momentum generated during the holidays and maximize revenues to follow up the busiest time of year. We will be tackling tactics to sell excess inventory, retain holiday customers, and go into the new year with strong sales performance.
Key Topics:
- Customer Retention
- Clearance Sales and Promotion
- Leveraging Data and Analytics
- New Year Marketing and Promotions
- Customer Feedback and Surveys
- Setting Goals and Measuring Success
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📅 December 7
⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Marketing Secrets Unlocked: AI & Automation Marketing Techniques
In today’s noisy business landscape, staying ahead of the competition is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity!
Dive deep into the world of AI and automation with our exclusive workshop, designed to give you the edge with modern marketing techniques.
Key Topics:
- Discover Hidden AI Gems
- Master Automation Mastery
- Competitive Edge Mastery
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📅 December 12
⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Business Branding for Beginners
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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📅 December 13
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Tax Essentials for Your Small Business
Whether you’re an existing or new business owner, navigating taxes for your business can be an intimidating task. Join us as we simplify this process and present some key concepts to help you prepare and organize your business finances effectively. By understanding these key points, you can ensure that you are following best practices throughout the year to avoid any surprises when it comes to filing your taxes.
Key Topics:
- Key Forms and Deadlines
- Financial reporting vs tax reporting
- Expenses and deprecation
- New updates & Resources
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📅 December 14
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely
The ability to connect with customers and effectively manage your operations remotely is paramount! This dynamic workshop has been meticulously designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this digital age.
Join us for an immersive learning experience that will empower you to stay connected, informed, and in control of your business, no matter where you are. Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your business and drive success in an increasingly remote world.
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📅 December 19
⏰ 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 | econdev@cityofmontclair.org
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