April 17, 2023

Your Business News & Updates

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

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Your Business Could Save Money

Rebates and incentives for restaurants and businesses are available to help you save money.

Check out the following offers:

MNWD offers free indoor commercial assessments for restaurants. Contact [email protected] or 949-448-4025. Also see these MNWD Commercial Rebates:

SDGE Third-Party Incentives:

SCE Third-Party Incentives:

So Cal Gas Food Service Equipment Rebates:

So Cal Gas General Rebates (including on-bill financing):

What You Need to Know to Prepare for Upcoming Tech Hubs Funding Notices

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) created an expanded fact sheet for the Tech Hubs program. Designed to help those interested in applying for the upcoming funding opportunity, the fact sheet outlines applicant eligibility requirements, timelines, and other program details.

The Tech Hubs program aims to build and evolve innovation centers in key U.S. regions; accelerate regions’ evolution into a global leader in an industry of the future; and strengthen U.S. global competitiveness within critical technologies.

Additional information on the Tech Hubs program will be updated regularly at eda.gov/TechHubs.

National Small Business Week 2-Day Virtual Summit

Mark your calendar for May 2-3 to join the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE.

This free annual online summit is offered to small business owners, entrepreneurs and people aspiring to start their own businesses.

You will have access to valuable federal resources, learn new business strategies, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts! This two-day informative event will include recognition for small businesses around the country, educational sessions, online business resources and exciting speakers.

What's Included:

Educational webinars on popular small business topics
One-on-one mentoring sessions
Networking opportunities
Exhibitor booths
Free business resources

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with mentors, companies, and other business owners to help fuel your success – for free.

Women in Business Breakfast

Don’t miss SCORE's Women in Business Breakfast on Friday, May 5 at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge, 1751 S. Lyon Street in Santa Ana.

During this presentation, which is called “The Secret to Continuous Sales Success,” you will learn how to:

• Break Through Sales Barriers and Close Faster

• Use a Powerful Mindset to Create Success

• Become a Top Producer

• Sell More Without Stress and Live Longer

• Never Give Up Your Dream

Networking begins at 7:30 am. For more information and to register today, visit this link.

New Grant Opportunity for Restaurants

Click on the flier above for more information about this program and to download the application checklist, click this link. Applications are available through May 7.