ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE | |
Mark Your Calendar for the 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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For Spanish speakers interested in starting a business, the City in partnership with the Asociación de Emprendedor@s and County of San Bernardino Economic Development Department, is launching a cohort of the Emprendedor@s program beginning Tuesday, February 6. In this program, participants will learn how to start, finance and grow their business. Sessions will be held every Tuesday through March 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the RC Family Resource Center (791 Arrow Route).
¡Únete a este programa de ocho semanas en español completamente gratis y lanza tu negocio!
For more information and to register, visit the button below.
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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). 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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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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Nook Coffee Bar opened a few weeks ago and has hit the ground running. This small, but mighty coffee shop is one of three locations (the other two are in Costa Mesa and Torrance) and has a simply delicious menu offering specialty lattes and matchas, in addition to classic pour overs and cold brews. You can grab a seat in their ‘nook’ for a chit chat or opt for the popular option of grab and go. View their menu at www.my-site-108060.square.site.
Nook Coffee Bar
11920 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste. 160
(Foothill Blvd. and Rochester Ave.)
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HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program that takes place in an infrared sauna. Fitness enthusiasts can experience the benefits of yoga, High Intensity Interval Training and more all while enjoying the deep detox and relaxation that infrared heat absorption offers. HOTWORX opened their doors this month. Be sure to visit their website www.hotworx.net to schedule your next workout.
HOTWORX
7305 Day Creek Blvd., Ste. 103
(Base Line Rd. and Day Creek Blvd.)
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Der-Tea opened in December 2023 and has quickly become a new favorite for bubble tea fans. This fun, inviting, bright colored tea shop offers a variety of fresh options from different yogurt flavors and mochi to unique teas and smoothies. Check out their delicious menu at www.derteayogurt.com.
Der-Tea
12732 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 104
(International Restaurant Village)
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Dozza is a new family-owned restaurant operating in the same location as Lee's Sandwiches serving authentic South Indian delicacies. Their menu includes chutneys, dosas, thatta idly, and more. Be sure to visit during their operating hours, Friday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dozza
8110 Milliken Ave., Ste. 101
(Foothill Blvd. and Milliken Ave.)
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Looking for a healthy option to energize your body? TruBowl Superfood Bar will do the trick. From acai bowls handcrafted with nature's finest to smoothies and protein shakes, you're guaranteed to find something delicious and nourishing from their menu. Visit www.trubowl.com to learn more about their menu.
TruBowl Superfood Bar
6614 Carnelian St.
(19th St. and Carnelian St.)
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The Bucket Crab and Crawfish | |
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The Bucket Crab and Crawfish opened last August and has quickly become the go-to for seafood enthusiasts. This restaurant offers a remarkable dining experience, combining the freshest seafood with bold and tantalizing flavors inspired by Cajun cuisine. You don't want to skip this unique culinary journey.
Visit www.bucketcrabandcrawfish.com to explore their menu and plan your next visit.
The Bucket Crab and Crawfish
11897 Foothill Blvd., Unit D
(Foothill Blvd. and Rochester Ave.)
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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. | |
Writing A Winning Business Plan | |
Starting A Small Business | |
There’s a reason why 92% of Fortune 500 companies offer mentoring programs to their employees. Mentors improve employee retention and engagement. They can also positively impact a business’s financial goals. As National Mentoring Month, January is a great time for entrepreneurs—especially emerging small business owners—to consider connecting with a mentor. The SBA’s resource partner network is full of experts who can help guide you to small business success via training, access to funding, and more. | |
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:
- January 2, 2024 – January 22, 2024
- 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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U.S. Small Business Administration Federal Certifications Webinar | |
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The U.S. Small Business Administration will be hosting a Federal Certifications Webinar on Wednesday, February 14. During this free informational webinar, the following three certification programs within Federal contracting will be reviewed:
- Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Program (WOSB)
- HUBZone Program
- 8(a) Business Development Program
The eligibility criteria, the programmatic benefits for participants, and the process to pursue the certification will be reviewed for all three programs.
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City Rentals, Utilities, and Survey | |
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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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10040-10070 4th Street - 4th and Hermosa Frontage
- 3,000 sq. ft. Available
- Major Street Frontage and Signage on 4th Street
- Zoned GI
Contact Don Barmakian
Phone: 1-909-945-4599
Email: DonB@Delmar1.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 and join our thriving business community! | | | | |
