August 14, 2023

Your Business News & Updates

The City of Laguna Niguel proudly provides timely news, information, resources, programs and updates for our business community.

Visit our Economic Development Webpage

Free Money from the US Government

The second stimulus bill and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) enacted into law in December 2020 and March 2021, respectively, included significant enhancements to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC allows qualified employers to receive significant dollars back from the United States government. This money is in addition to the PPP money that employers may have received.

This is free money if you qualify that does not have to be paid back. Time is of the essence to see if you qualify, since it’s unknown how long the US government will fund this program.

Find out the details during this free one-hour SCORE workshop at 10 am on August 15.

What to Expect When Applying for a SBA Loan

This free SCORE workshop at 5 pm on Thursday, August 24 will clarify the lending review process. Increase the likelihood of obtaining funding for your project by understanding what lenders look for when reviewing your application. Whether you have been in business for a long time, are just getting started or are considering purchasing an existing business, this workshop has something for you.

It will cover:

What not to say to your lender
How to find the right lender for your project
Completing the application
Knowing your rights as a borrower
Learning key financial terms

Upcoming Hiring Event Thursday

Your One-Stop Business Resource

Have you visited our Economic Development website yet? It’s a one-stop business resource hub featuring a host of information for your business.

The website includes:

New Businesses
Business Support
Business Guide

You can also find out about our FREE Featured Business program and much more.

For more information, visit lagunaniguelbusiness.com or contact [email protected].