Welcome to Economic Development News!

Welcome to the e-newsletter of the City of Concord’s Economic Development/Base Reuse Department. This publication provides the latest news on why Concord, California is a better fit for doing business in the Bay Area.

Applications Open for ARPA Small Business Reimbursement Grant

The City of Concord is supporting local businesses through the ARPA Small Business Reimbursement Grant. Eligible businesses that continue to experience adverse financial impact due to COVID-19 can apply for a one-time grant of $5,000. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

The application period is open from now until Friday, November 18 at 5 PM. Applicants seeking support may view the webinar recording and receive assistance during in-person office hours.

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Shop Concord Returns for the Winter Holidays

The City, in partnership with the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, is set to launch its latest Buy-One, Get-One promotion of the Shop Concord e-gift card program on November 21st. Just in time for the holidays! While supplies last, customers can receive a free $50 bonus card with every original $100 gift card purchase, a free $25 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase, or a free $10 bonus card with every $20 gift card purchase. These cards can be used at over 70 participating Concord businesses. 

Shop Concord Merchant Page

Buy Shop Concord Gift Cards

The Shop Concord program is free to merchants. Those interested in participating can learn more about the program and how to sign up by attending a Zoom webinar on Monday, November 14th from 2 PM to 2:30 PM. 

Register for New Merchant Webinar

Featured Property : 2702 Clayton Road

±5,627 square feet with 22 private offices and a reception office is available in this 17,000-square-foot office building directly adjacent to the Concord BART Station and within walking distance of Todos Santos Plaza. Other amenities include a covered parking garage and elevators. Contact Matt Hatfield with TRI Commercial at matt.hatfield@tricommercial.com or call 925-296-3310 for more information.

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City Celebrates 2022 Bay Area Manufacturing Week with Tours of Manufacturing Facilities

In celebration of Bay Area Manufacturing Week, the City of Concord, in collaboration with the Mt. Diablo Unified School District Career Pathways Program and the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative, organized manufacturing tours in October. Concord high school students enrolled in in Civil Engineering and Engineering & Manufacturing coursework visited local manufacturers Akesis and Calitho, gaining a first-hand look at the manufacturing process, how manufacturing impacts the economy, and potential manufacturing career pathways.

These tours help put a spotlight on the manufacturing economy in the Bay Area. According to the California Employment Development Department, Alameda and Contra Costa County hold 112,500 manufacturing industry jobs, which is nearly 10% of the jobs in both counties combined. The City of Concord continues to partner with the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative and neighboring cities to promote and support manufacturing jobs here in the Bay Area. 

Negocios Hispanos de Concord

Network with your fellow Concord businesses, particularly businesses that are Hispanic owned, by attending the monthly Negocios Hispanos de Concord meetings occurring on the last Tuesday of every month. The next meeting will take place on November 29 from 8:45 to 10:00 AM at Ice Pop, located at 1991 Monument Boulevard, Suite C.

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Your Economic Development Team

The City of Concord's Economic Development/Base Reuse Department is committed to helping businesses grow and thrive in Concord. Feel free to give us a call or email us at the contact information below.

Marie Suvansin

Economic Development Manager 

marie.suvansin@cityofconcord.org

925-671-3048

Robert Carrera

Economic Development Specialist

robert.carrera@cityofconcord.org

925-671-3018

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