The Amber Grant is designed to support women entrepreneurs, offering financial support and recognition to female-owned businesses. Each month, the $10,000 Amber Grant winner qualifies for the year-end grant of $25,000. 

Applicants are encouraged to share their business ideas, goals, and how they plan to utilize the grant money to advance their ventures. With a commitment to empowering women in business, the Amber Grant offers a valuable opportunity for female entrepreneurs to receive the support they need to succeed.

As part of its ongoing efforts to support microentrepreneurs, Inclusive Action for the City (IAC) offers eligible business owners with low-interest loan capital from $5,000 to $30,000 to support the acquisition of machinery, equipment, and inventory. IAC provides recipients with one-on-one business coaching during the life of the loan.

The California State Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in developing the skills of their employees through training that leads to high-wage, high-skill jobs. The goal is to support job creation and retention through training.

Is your business struggling due to high energy and operating costs? The Southern California Edison (SCE) Economic Development Services team is available to assist your business growth by offering an energy discount through SCE’s Economic Development Rate. Qualified businesses can get up to 12% discount on energy bills over five years.

Nestled in the heart of Monterey Park, Kee Wah Bakery on 729 W. Garvey holds a special place as a beacon of tradition and taste. This family-owned bakery, proudly operating for three generations, opened its first location in the U.S. in Monterey Park in 1985. Founded in Hong Kong in 1938, today the company has opened five shops in the United States and nine in Taiwan.

Stepping into Kee Wah Bakery, the aroma of freshly baked goods instantly transports you to the bustling streets of Hong Kong. The bakery boasts delightful treats, each crafted with precision and care. Among the Monterey Park store’s favorites are the irresistible egg tarts, iconic mooncakes, fluffy bolo buns, and exquisite bridal cakes – each a testament to Kee Wah’s commitment to quality and authenticity.

Netflix recently showcased Kee Wah Bakery’s rich heritage and delectable offerings to a global audience in the Netflix series “Brother Sun.” Despite the spotlight, Kee Wah Bakery has weathered challenges, particularly during the pandemic. Through resilience and innovation, including an updated website, a new phone app, and online ordering, they ensured loyal customers could continue to enjoy their favorite treats safely.

Kee Wah Bakery is also known for its diverse gift sets, perfect for any occasion. As pioneers in the industry, they were among the first to offer self-serve options and online sales and shipping of their famous mooncakes.

As we look ahead, Kee Wah Bakery continues to stand as a pillar of our community, blending tradition with innovation to bring us authentic flavors of the East right here in Monterey Park. The next time you’re craving a taste of nostalgia or want to indulge in some of the finest baked goods, visit Kee Wah Bakery – where every bite tells a story. For more information on Kee Wah Bakery, please visit https://keewah.us

Are you looking for ways to promote your business? Be featured in an upcoming edition of Business Connect for your opportunity to share more about your business story, achievements, and new products and services. To put the spotlight on your business, contact the Economic Development team at (626) 307-1385 or econdev@montereypark.ca.gov.

Amber Grant 贈款旨在支持女性企業家的努力奮鬥，為女性擁有的企業提供財政支持和認可。每個月，$10,000贈款的獲得者有資格獲得 $25,000 的年終贈款。

支助機構WomensNet鼓勵申請人分享她們的商業理念、目標以及她們計劃如何利用贈款來推動他們的企業。Amber Grant 致力於賦予女性在商業中的權能，為女性企業家提供寶貴的機會，讓他們獲得成功所需的支持。

為了支持微型企業的創業人士, Inclusive Action for the City (IAC) 為符合條件的企業家提供$5,000至$30,000的低息貸款資本，以支持購買機器、設備和庫存。IAC更會在貸款期間為受助人提供一對一的商業指導。

探索小企業贈款的領域，提升您的業務增長。每個月，亞太就業聯盟(Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment, 簡稱PACE) 的網絡講座都會深入探討提供給小企業業主的形形色色的贈款，更可了解有助於成功申請贈款的關鍵因素，以及作出有關推薦您業務的意見。

加州就業培訓小組 (Employment Training Panel, 簡稱ETP) 向僱主提供資金，通過提供高工資、高技能工作的培訓來協助提升員工的技能。目標是通過培訓支持創造和保留就業機會。

您的企業是否因高能源和運營成本而陷入困境？ 南加州愛迪生 (Southern California Edison, 簡稱SCE) 的經濟發展服務團隊可通過 SCE 的經濟發展比率(Economic Development Rate, 簡稱EDR)提供能源折扣，幫助您在南加州發展業務。符合條件的企業可在五年內獲得高達 12% 的能源賬單折扣。

位於蒙特利公園市中心 729 West Garvey 的奇華餅家作為傳統及品味的象徵，擁有非凡的地位。 這家已傳承了三代人的家族生意於1985 年在蒙特利公園市開設了第一間美國分店。奇華於1938年在香港成立，時至今日，業務已擴充至 5 間美國分店和9間台灣分店。

踏入奇華餅家，新鮮出爐的餅食香氣瞬間將你帶入香港繁華的街道。餅店提供令人愉悅的美食，每一款都經過精心製作。蒙特利公園分店最受歡迎的產品包括令人難以抗拒的蛋撻、馳名的月餅、蓬鬆的波羅包和精美的嫁喜禮餅。每一款都證明了奇華對品質和傳統的承諾。

Netflix 最近在其連續劇《孫家兄弟》(The Brothers Sun) 中向全球觀眾展示了奇華餅家的豐富傳統和美味產品。儘管備受關注，奇華餅家在疫情期間其實經歷過挑戰。通過靈活變通，他們以現代化的網站、新的手機應用程式、和網上訂購確保忠實的顧客可以繼續安全地享受他們喜歡的美食。

奇華餅家還以其多樣化及適合任何場合的禮盒包裝而聞名。作為行業的先驅，他們是本地最早提供店内自助服務, 網上銷售和月餅運送的公司之一。

展望未來，奇華餅家將繼續擔當我們社區的支柱，將傳統與創新融為一體，為位於蒙特利公園市的我們帶來正宗的東方風味, 發揮香港精神。 下次當您渴望懷舊的味道或想品嘗一些高品質的烘焙食品時，請前往奇華餅家-每一口的背後都是故事。有關奇華餅家的更多資訊，請瀏覽 https://keewah.us 

正在尋找推廣業務的方法? 在今後出版的Business Connect中刊登專題文章，讓您有機會分享更多關於您的商業故事、成就以及新產品和服務的信息。如果有興趣，請致電626-307-1385或電郵econdev@montereypark.ca.gov聯絡蒙特利公園市經濟發展團隊