ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE | |
Commercial Brokers Roundtable | |
Real Estate Commercial Brokers are invited to the upcoming Brokers Roundtable on Monday, August 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Rancho Cucamonga City Hall (10500 Civic Center Drive). Join this in-person event for an opportunity to network and learn more about the City's economic development efforts. Registration will be available soon. Please visit www.CityofRC.us/EconomicDevelopment for more information. | |
2024 Hiring Fair - Employer Registration | |
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The City of Rancho Cucamonga will be hosting its annual Hiring Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Central Park (11200 Base Line Road). This event is an exceptional opportunity for job seekers to connect with dynamic businesses and explore various career opportunities.
Are you a company interested in participating in the 2024 Hiring Fair? For more information and to reserve your spot for this year’s hiring fair, click the button below.
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Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center (Bank of America Imagination Courtyard), 12505 Cultural Center Drive!
This free event offers something for everyone! Enjoy delicious food samples, child safety and crime prevention information, exciting K-9 Unit demonstrations, emergency vehicles, and meet our dedicated law enforcement personnel and first responders who serve our community. Plus, there will be music, raffles, and more!
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Let's come together to build a stronger #RCcommUNITY!
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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.
Unit #5: Terrorism, Crime, Cybersecurity, and Safety is the last course of the year, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. In this course, you will:
- Identify potential terrorist and crime targets
- Assess terrorism risk as well as eight signs of terrorism
- Learn tips and strategies to prevent your business and employees from becoming victims of crime
- The importance of and how to increase your business’s cybersecurity
- Employee crime safety and prevention
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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Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Online Research Resources | |
Take your business to the next level with free online courses, entrepreneurship training, and marketing tools from the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library online research resources. Offering notable and distinguished resources such as GCF Global, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and VetNow, the Library Research Tools page contains an invaluable wealth of knowledge to help business owners (and their employees) upskill and lead a successful business. The online research resources are free for all Rancho Cucamonga Public Library cardholders. Sign up for a library card to access these online resources. | |
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YogaSix celebrated their ribbon-cutting last month with a great show of support from the community! At YogaSix, they believe everyone deserves the mind-body experience of yoga. Whether you’re connecting to the rhythm of your breath or working up to the edge of your fitness level in class, there is always something new to discover about yourself. Visit www.yogasix.com to learn about the classes offered.
YogaSix
7349 Milliken Ave., Ste. 120
(Base Line Rd. and Milliken Ave.)
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Congratulations to Wow! Kabab on their grand opening and ribbon-cutting! Wow! Kabab takes pride in the quality of their ingredients and uses only the freshest products. Get ready to embark on a gastronomic journey that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. Visit their website at www.wowkabab.com to plan your next dining adventure
Wow! Kabab
11819 Foothill Blvd., Ste. E
(Foothill Blvd. and Rochester Ave.)
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K PhotoLaVie is now open in Victoria Gardens! Bring your friends and family to discover the magic behind this Korean-Inspired photo booth where unforgettable memories are captured. Visit www.kphotolavie.com to learn more.
K PhotoLaVie
7843 Kew Ave., Ste. 5625
(Victoria Gardens)
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Incorporating Your Small Business | |
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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.
This month, Attorney Gary Foltz will be presenting important information on how to incorporate your business. The process of incorporating your business does not have to be a difficult one. Come learn about the various organization types that are right for you and discuss your business plans with an expert.
Click on the button below to email your late registration.
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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 2024-2025, GO-Biz will accept applications for the California Competes Tax Credit during the following periods:
- July 22, 2024 - August 12, 2024
- January 6, 2025 - January 27, 2025
- February 24, 2025 - March 10, 2025
Please refer to the California Competes Tax Credit Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Click the button 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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StreetShares Foundation Veteran Small Business Award | |
The StreetShares Foundation is committed to creating opportunities for veteran small business owners through inspirational success stories, educational content, or awards that provide a boost of financial support to grow their business. The grants offered are between $4,000 and $15,000. Applications are open through October 2024. If you're interested in applying, please click the button below. | |
California Small Business Loan Match | |
California Small Business Loan Match is a new lender-match tool provided by IBank’s Small Business Finance Center as an extension of our Loan Guarantee Program. The Loan Match was created to ease the process of finding trusted loans for California entrepreneurs, gathering dozens of lenders on one platform for a one-stop experience. All lenders have been pre-vetted and enrolled in IBank’s Loan Guarantee Program, which specializes in bridging the gap between responsible lenders and small businesses. | |
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses | |
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, capital, and business support services. To learn more and apply, visit the application website by clicking the button below. | |
SoCalGas Rebates and Incentives Available for Small Businesses | |
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Any commercial, public, industrial or agricultural customer with an active, valid and non-delinquent SoCalGas account can apply for a rebate under the Energy Efficiency Rebates for Business (EERB) program. Read the program requirements by clicking the button below. This document will guide you through the application process.
Visit www.socalgas.com to learn more about how to save money, improve equipment efficiencies, and apply for rebates.
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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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8570-8608 Utica Ave - Utica Office Plaza
- 52,614 sq. ft. Available
- Great Signage and Location
- Zoned CO2 Corridor 2
Contact Tony M. Guglielmo
Phone: 1-909-786-4302
Email: Tony@AlliedCRE.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! | | | | |
