February 2024

Grand-Reopening of Al Pastor Taqueria

Al Pastor Taqueria is a taco restaurant that brings to you the authentic flavors of Mexico, Al Pastor Taqueria takes pride in preparing everything from scratch from their adobos to their masa that is made in-house. Al Pastor Taqueria caring and committed staff will make sure to always provide you the freshest and finest ingredients every time you order, whether it be a mobile order or an in-person order at their counter, Al Pastor Taqueria will prepare your order fresh every time.

Located at 9453 Central Ave. Montclair, CA, Central Avenue, 91763

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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]

Montclair Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast: February 8, 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

[email protected].

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License Administrators Can Now Submit Catering

Applications Online

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) catering authorization applications are now available online for the first time, permitting users to complete the form within minutes.

Catering authorizations allow licensees with an active caterer’s permit to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption during events approved by ABC. Applicants must have an ABC Online Services account with the License Administrator role. Applicants can submit their application, pay with a credit card or eCheck, and upload required documents or approvals.

To qualify for the online authorization, the event must be more than five days but not more than 60 days from the application date. Users can submit and pay for events online for up to three consecutive days if each day has the same number of attendees and hours during which alcohol is served. If the dates are not consecutive, or if the number of attendees and hours are not the same, each day must be submitted and paid for as a separate event.

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Love Your Landscape

Want to enhance your landscape while conserving water? Monte Vista Water District, in collaboration with the Waterwise Community Center, provides assistance for business customers to love their landscape.

Visit the Waterwise Community Center at 4594 San Bernardino Street in Montclair to tour their beautiful garden and discover ideas to transform your landscape. Explore the online resources available, including browsing themes for your space, at waterwisegardenplanner. Whether you’re designing for a small courtyard or a large property, the demonstration garden and online resources can provide inspiration to create a visually-pleasing and eco-friendly landscape.

In addition, MVWD offers a Turf Replacement Rebate up to $100,000 when you remove up to 50,000 square feet of thirsty lawns to help offset the costs of converting to beautiful water-wise landscapes. Visit socalwatersmart for more information and to apply.

Have questions or need help getting started? Reach out to us at (909) 267-2130. Let’s work together towards cultivating sustainable and beautiful outdoor spaces for our community.

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Monthly Series: SBDC Start

Interested in starting your own business? SBDC Start is a startup series designed to teach you how! In just six weeks, you’ll gain the necessary information and skills needed to start your very own business!

Participants will delve into key aspects of business formation, financial management, digital marketing, and sales strategy to build a strong foundation for their ventures.

📅 February 8

⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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How to Start Your Online Business for Next to No Money

Do you want to start your own online business but are worried about the upfront costs? You're not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs face this hurdle when they begin their digital entrepreneurial journey. But starting your online business doesn't have to break the bank!

In this webinar, our expert presenters will show you practical and cost-effective strategies for starting your business website. From building your digital foundation to running and marketing your website, this webinar is your guide to getting started with minimal financial investment.

📅 February 8

⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Digital Success: Marketing and Advertising

Digital marketing and advertising is an important aspect of having a profitable small business. Whether you are new to digital marketing or are a current user, join us to expand your customer reach and gain knowledge on:

Digital marketing key components
Goal setting and key metrics
Developing a sustainable digital marketing strategy
Is your digital marketing strategy working?

📅 February 13

⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Payroll Essentials for Business Owners

Understanding payroll is vital for business owners in order to ensure compliance, maintain accurate financial records, meet employee expectations, and protect the business from potential legal and financial risks. Join us for this workshop to expand your knowledge and gain guidance on managing payroll effectively.

Key Topics:

Introduction to payroll management
Payroll processing systems
Payroll taxes and compliance
Payroll audits and reporting

📅 February 14

⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Starting a Small Business

If you are a new or aspiring business owner, you won’t want to miss this workshop! An SBDC consultant will show you the steps needed to start your own business successfully.

Key Topics:

Being an entrepreneur
Business planning
Small business financing
The legal forms of organization
Licensing and permits

📅 February 20

⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Business Insurance Basics - What You Need to Know

Business insurance is an important investment for any small business. Running a business requires you to plan for many day-to-day challenges, but have you planned and prepared for the unexpected?

In this webinar, our expert presenter will guide you through the various kinds of insurance, what you need and don't need for your business, companies that provide business insurance and the general costs associated with business insurance.

📅 February 27

⏰ 10:00 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:

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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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.

Request a Customized Property Report