ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE | |
Mark Your Calendar - Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address | |
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The Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center (12505 Cultural Center Drive). This annual event brings together community partners from the business, education, real estate, and non-profit sectors to learn about the programs, services, developments and projects happening in the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Click on the button below for more information and sponsorship opportunities. Tickets go on sale February 20.
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Commercial Brokers Roundtable | |
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Real Estate Commercial Brokers are invited to register for the upcoming Brokers Roundtable on Wednesday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Central Park (11200 Base Line Road) in Creative Corner. Join this in-person event for an opportunity to network and learn more about the City's economic development efforts.
Register to reserve your seat.
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City Kicks Off Emprendedor@s Program | |
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On February 6, the Economic Development Divison, in partnership with the Asociación de Emprendedor@s and County of San Bernardino Economic Development Department, launched the City’s first cohort of the Emprendedor@s program. Emprendedor@s is an eight-week entrepreneurship academy for Spanish speakers that covers business startup basics and leadership principles to support them in launching and growing their business.
The City hosts entrepreneurship training programs throughout the year. Stay tuned for more information on upcoming programs.
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Business Emergency Resiliency Training (BERT) | |
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Business Emergency Resiliency Training (BERT) prepares businesses and employees for an emergency through a five-course series. Each session can be taken as a stand-alone preparedness course but forms a comprehensive training if completed in a series. Each course teaches a skill or adds another tool for building disaster resiliency.
Taking the classes in succession allows you to establish a cohort style relationship with fellow businesses in the community. Your participation will have a greater impact in building community preparedness and resiliency because businesses can help one another in a time of disaster. BERT courses are FREE, and are offered every year in a sequence. Click the button below for more information and to register.
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El Mezcalito Mexican Restaurant | |
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El Mezcalito Mexican Restaurant is a brand-new small family-owned restaurant serving authentic Mexican food. They offer a variety of menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visit their website www.elmezcalitorc.com to view their extensive menu of authentic Mexican food.
El Mezcalito Mexican Restaurant
9255 Base Line Rd., Suite L
(Base Line Rd. and Hellman Ave.)
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Nonna’s Bistro specializes in artisanal Sicilian style sandwiches with fresh local breads and ingredients as well as made-to-order from scratch pastas. Next time you are at Haven City Market, be sure to visit Nonna’s Bistro. Follow them on Instagram at nonnas_bistro_rancho_ to view the delicious meals they offer.
Nonna’s Bistro
8443 Haven Ave.
(Haven City Market)
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Groove Cafe recently opened their doors to the community. This quaint neighborhood eatery offers a culinary Thai and Asian fusion experience. They create high quality food, drinks and make your day Groovy. Visit their website at www.groovecafeca.com to view their menu.
Groove Cafe
8110 Milliken Ave., Ste. 105
(Foothill Blvd. and Milliken Ave.)
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The highly anticipated opening of Soup 'n Fresh will occur this month. Soup 'n Fresh is a buffet style restaurant started out of love for soups, salads, and baked goods together in one place. Follow them on Instagram at soupnfresh to stay informed on their opening.
Soup 'n Fresh
8966 Foothill Blvd.
(Foothill Blvd. and Carnelian St.)
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Teaspoon is a boba drink destination making their debut as one of the first tenants to recently open in The Resort. They offer rejuvenating, hand-crafted beverages where joy is delivered one teaspoon at a time. Visit www.teaspoonlife.com to learn more about their menu.
Teaspoon
9350 The Resort Pkwy., Ste. 3600
(The Resort)
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The City of Rancho Cucamonga, in partnership with the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center and Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, offer no-cost monthly workshops at the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce office. | |
Starting A Small Business | |
Small Business Tax Essentials | |
California Competes Tax Credit | |
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The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location are eligible to apply in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on 14 different factors of evaluation, including number of full-time jobs being created, amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region. Apply at www.calcompetes.ca.gov.
Application Period Timeline
For fiscal year 2023-2024, GO-Biz will accept applications for the California Competes Tax Credit during the following periods:
- March 4, 2024 – March 18, 2024
Please refer to the California Competes Tax Credit Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Register below to join the California Competes Tax Credit Webinar to receive an overview of the program, evaluation criteria, and step-by-step instructions through the application process.
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Department of Energy Grant for Manufacturers | |
The deadline to apply for the current cycle is March 31, 2024. If you would like to explore how to apply or whether you qualify, contact Debbie Smith, Community Relations Director at dsmith@mfgcouncilie.com or 1-909-474-7120 ext. 212. | |
City Rentals and Utilities | |
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Let Central Park help your business succeed with all the suitable event spaces for meetings, seminars, trainings, and team-buildings. Newly upgraded audio and visual amenities will add to your presentations in our spacious event halls while your audience enjoys their day in this world-class venue.
For more information, call 1-909-477-2773, email Event.Services@CityofRC.us or visit RCpark.com.
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Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Broadband is pleased to provide high-speed internet service at affordable prices to Rancho Cucamonga businesses and residents.
Without decreasing internet speed, businesses can simultaneously run business applications and company websites, transfer and share large files, run cloud applications and improve customer experiences.
To learn more about Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Broadband, click the button below.
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8163 Rochester Avenue
- 39,600 sq. ft. Available
- Strategic High-Traffic Location
- Zoned CO2
Contact David Mudge
Phone: 1-951-276-3611
Email: DMudge@LeeRiverside.com
For more information on this site, click on the button below. Looking for a different site? For site selection assistance, email us at ChooseRC@CityofRC.us.
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Community Development How to Videos | |
Have trouble using the Online Permit Center? Here are some helpful videos you can view to help navigate your way through the system. Click on any of the five videos provided below to help guide you in your task. | |
Launch or Expand Your Business in RC! | |
Contact Team RC for assistance in finding the perfect site for your business! Our Team can assist you in site selection, streamlining permits and approvals, and provide access to business resources for business growth and expansion. Email us at ChooseRC@CityofRC.us and join our thriving business community! | | | | |
