California's Food and Beverage Workers can receive up to $2,500 in times of crisis through a grant offered by Restaurants Care. Eligible situations include unexpected illness, injury, death in the immediate family, natural disasters, or housing crises. The application process, available in English and Spanish, requires online submission. Apply online here: Help - Restaurants Care

Each month a small business owner can receive a $500 micro-grant from the Freed Fellowship. Monthly grant recipients are also eligible for a $2,500 annual grant. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply online here: https://freedfellowship.com/

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect January 1, 2024, requires reporting companies in the United States to disclose information regarding its beneficial owners, i.e., the individuals who ultimately own or control a company, to the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Failure to meet these requirements may result in large fines.

According to the CTA, reporting companies include corporations, limited liability companies, or other similar entities that are created to do business by filing a document with a Secretary of State or similar office under the law of any U.S. State. This does not apply to Sole Proprietorships.

Reporting companies include both domestic and foreign entities. Foreign reporting companies include privately formed entities and any other similar entities formed under the law of a foreign country that are registered to do business in the United States.

While Monterey Park is known for its vibrant small businesses, the City also proves a strategic choice for world-class companies.

Carmichael International Service, a leader in customs brokerage with over 60 years of experience, chose Monterey Park as the home for its corporate headquarters.

Why Monterey Park?

Carmichael's move from Downtown Los Angeles to 1200 Corporate Center Drive in Monterey Park in 2021 underscores the City's advantages for businesses looking to grow, such as:

• Strategic Location: Convenient proximity to major freeways provides easy access to transportation networks – crucial for global trade and logistics companies.
• Attractive Environment: Monterey Park's Corporate Center on the western edge of the City offers a peaceful, well-landscaped setting for an appealing work environment to employees.
• Talent Pool: The move to Monterey Park has allowed Carmichael to retain key employees and attract new talent. The company's commitment to recruiting, training, and retaining a skilled workforce ensures it has the people needed to support its growth.
• City Cooperation: Carmichael found the City of Monterey Park easy to work with while constructing their new office.
• Dining Options: Monterey Park's diverse restaurants offer appealing lunch options for employees.

A Global Player with Local Connections

Founded in 1961 as a family-owned business, Carmichael International became a subsidiary of APL Logistics in 2012. Despite its global reach, Carmichael values its connection to Monterey Park. With its 13 branch offices across the U.S.A., Carmichael is proud to call Monterey Park the home of its corporate headquarters and largest office. The company's customized information solutions and deep industry expertise make it a valuable asset to the City's business landscape

Carmichael understands its people are the heart of its success. The company invests heavily in recruiting, training, and retaining a talented workforce. Their well-established protocols focus on identifying skilled and motivated individuals to ensure Carmichael can deliver top-notch service in a fast-paced industry.

Carmichael's commitment to technology aligns with Monterey Park's growing reputation for innovation. The company's investments in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and blockchain exploration keep it at the forefront of customs brokerage and logistics solutions. "We envision global trade continuing to grow but also get more complex," said Todd Boice, CEO of Carmichael International Service. "Importers today need quick answers and access to lots of data and reports." To combat these challenges, Todd emphasized Carmichael's expertise, experience, robust employee retention, customized solutions, and advanced technology as crucial assets for importers.

Whether you're a Monterey Park business with international trade aspirations or an established importer, Carmichael International Service can streamline your customs processes. Their expert team and advanced technology solutions help you navigate the complexities of global trade. To learn more about how Carmichael can support your business success, please visit https://www.carmnet.com/.

Monterey Park: Open for Business

Carmichael International Service's successful relocation highlights Monterey Park as a welcoming destination for businesses of all sizes. The City's infrastructure, location, supportive environment, and access to talent create an attractive backdrop for companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in Southern California.

To find out how Monterey Park can help strategically locate your business in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, please get in touch with the Economic Development Division at (626) 307-1385 or email EconDev@montereypark.ca.gov.

Are you looking for ways to promote your business? Be featured in an upcoming edition of Business Connect for your opportunity to share more about your business story, achievements, and new products and services. To put the spotlight on your business, contact the Economic Development team at (626) 307-1385 or econdev@montereypark.ca.gov.

加州的餐飲從業員在危機時期可以通過關愛食肆(Restaurants Care)提供的贈款獲得高達$2,500的資助。符合條件的情況包括意外疾病、受傷、直系親屬死亡、自然災害或住房危機。申請表有英語和西班牙語版本提供，需要網上提交。上網申請: Help - Restaurants Care

每個月都由一位小企業業主透過Freed Fellowship獲得$500的小額贈款。資助金接受者都有資格獲得$2,500的年度補助金。申請表以滾動方式接受。上網申請: https://freedfellowship.com/

您是現任的企業業主或充滿抱負準備創業的準企業家嗎？現金流是您的業務生命線。不要讓管理不善的現金流毀掉你業務的潛力。立即註冊參加由亞太就業聯盟 (Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment, 簡稱PACE) 與摩根大通(JP Morgan Chase)合作主辦的免費網上研討會，獲得適合您業務的實用現金流策略。該網上研討會定於2024年 5 月 15 日上午 10：00 舉行。請在此註冊: https://tinyurl.com/yhd9hynj.

於2024年1月1日生效的《企業透明度法案》 (Corporate Transparency Act, 簡稱CTA) 要求在美國需要申報的公司向財政部的「金融犯罪執法中心」( Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, 簡稱FinCEN) 提交有關所有股東或受益人（即最終擁有或控制公司者）的資料。未能滿足這些要求可能會導致巨額罰款。

根據CTA法案，需要申報的公司為一家按照美國任何州的法律向國務卿 (Secretary of State)或類似辦公室提交文件來開展業務的公司、有限責任公司或其他類似機構, 而不是獨資企業。

需要申報的公司包括本地與外地機構。需要申報的外地公司包括根據外國法律需要在美國註冊開展業務的私營成立機構及其他類似機構。

雖然蒙特利公園市以其活躍的的小商户而見稱，但實際上蒙市也是世界級公司的策略性選擇。

Carmichael International Service, 一所擁有六十多年經驗的報關行領導者，選擇了蒙特利公園市作為其公司總部的所在地。

為什麼選擇蒙特利公園市？

Carmichael於2021年從洛杉磯市中心搬到蒙特利公園市的 1200 Corporate Center Drive。這突顯出蒙市可以給擴張中公司們的好處：

• 策略性位置：靠近主要高速公路，交通網絡便利，對全球貿易和物流公司至關重要。

• 具吸引力的環境：蒙特利公園市的企業中心 (Corporate Center) 位於市内的西部邊緣，為員工提供了一個寧靜、風景優美的地方及合適的工作環境。

• 人才庫：搬遷到蒙特利公園市後，Carmichael能夠留住關鍵員工並同時吸引新人才。該公司致力於招聘、培訓和留住具有技能的員工隊伍，確保公司擁有必要的人才助其發展。

• 與城市合作：Carmichael在建立新辦公室時發現很容易與蒙特利公園市合作。

• 餐飲選擇：蒙特利公園市多元化的食肆為員工提供了不錯的午餐選擇。

掌握本地脈搏的環球專家

 Carmichael International 成立於 1961 年，是一間家族企業，於 2012 年成為 APL Logistics 的子公司。儘管其業務遍及全球, Carmichael重視其公司與蒙特利公園市的聯繫。Carmichael在美國擁有13間分行，自豪地將蒙特利公園選擇為其公司總部和最大辦事處的所在地。該公司設計的信息解決方案與深厚的行業專業知識使其成為蒙市商業環境中的寶貴資產。

Carmichael深知員工是其成功的核心。該公司在招聘、培訓和留住人才方面投放了大量資金。他們完善的管理專註於識別熟練且積極進取的人，以確保Carmichael能夠在業界的急速節奏中提供一流的服務。

Carmichael對技術的承諾與蒙特利公園市日益增長的創新方向目標一致。該公司在人工智能、數據分析和區塊鏈探索方面的投資使其處於報關和物流解決方案中的最前沿。“我們預計全球貿易將繼續增長，但也會變得更加複雜，”Carmichael International Service首席執行官Todd Boice說。“如今的進口商需要快速的答案，並需要獲得大量數據和報告。”為了應對這些挑戰，Todd 強調 Carmichael 的專業知識、經驗、強大的員工保留率、定製的解決方案和先進技術是進口商的重要資產。

無論您是抱有國際貿易夢的蒙市企業，還是成熟的進口商，Carmichael International Service都可以簡化您的海關流程。他們的專家團隊和先進的技術解決方案可幫助您駕馭複雜的全球貿易。要了解有關Carmichael如何支持您業務成功的更多資訊，請瀏覽 https://www.carmnet.com/。

蒙特利公園歡迎企業

Carmichael International Service的成功搬遷凸顯了蒙特利公園市作為各規模企業的歡迎目的地。該市的基礎設施、地理位置、支援環境及人才人口為尋求在南加州建立或擴大業務的公司創造了一個具吸引力的落户點。

要了解蒙特利公園市如何幫助您於聖蓋博谷和大洛杉磯都市區的中心點策略性地安置您的業務，請致電 （626）307-1385 或電郵 EconDev@montereypark.ca.gov與經濟發展部聯絡。

正在尋找推廣業務的方法? 在今後出版的Business Connect中刊登專題文章，讓您有機會分享更多關於您的商業故事、成就以及新產品和服務的信息。如果有興趣，請致電626-307-1385或電郵econdev@montereypark.ca.gov 聯絡蒙特利公園市經濟發展團隊