http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/ Photo Carousel - Economic Development - City of San Diego en-us webmaster@sandiego.gov http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/pdf/newsletter/smallbusinessresourceguide121210.pdf The City of San Diego understands the important role businesses play in the local economy and quality of life. The City offers an array of business development programs through various departments and partner agencies to assist entrepreneurs in starting and growing businesses. 150 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/pdf/121108FTBEnterpriseZoneWorkshop.pdf The San Diego Regional Enterprise Zone, the South County Economic Development Council and partners are sponsoring two FREE technical workshops on November 28th, 2012. Experts will focus on the Enterprise Zone and R&D tax credits and discuss how companies can take advantage of these incentives to reduce their income tax for 2012. Two sessions are scheduled in two different locations of the Enterprise Zone for the convenience of the business community. 140 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/pdf/fy2013sbepappguide.pdf non-profit organizations that provide unique & specialized programs & services to assist small businesses citywide. Funding is provided by the City’s Small Business Enhancement Program for the purpose of creating, growing, & retaining small businesses in San Diego. Applications must be received by Office of Small Business Staff by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012.]]> 130 carousel Foreign-Trade Zone Program provides importers, exporters, manufacturers and distributors with opportunities to reduce U.S. Customs duties and defer duty payments until the product leaves the Zone.]]> 120 carousel Enterprise Zone Program has attracted and retained businesses in the region, resulting in billions of dollars in investment. Enterprise Zones were created to increase household income, stimulate business investment and create job opportunities through incentives.

Watch testimonial videos of participating business owners in the SDREZ ]]> 110 archive http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/business/starting/advisory.shtml The City's Small Business Advisory Board is your advocate for issues affecting the small business community. Come learn about programs and services offered to the small business community, and share your ideas on how the City can make San Diego more business friendly. Meetings are held on the Third Friday of even-numbered months from 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 90 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/eoc/boc/slbe.shtml Are you a small local business, vendor, contractor, consultant, or service provider interested in doing business with the City of San Diego? Get certified as a Small Local Business Enterprise to receive bid discounts or preference points when bidding on City contracts. Apply for this certification today. 80 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/business/starting/improvement.shtml Does your small business storefront need more curb appeal? The City of San Diego provides design assistance and rebates to small business owners who wish to make a creative change to their storefronts. Contact the Program Manager at (619) 236-6460 to review for eligibility before starting any work. 70 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/business/seeking.shtml The City is seeking vendors, suppliers, and contractors who can provide quality products and services at competitive prices. 60 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/business/starting/index.shtml Get the help you need on starting a business in the City of San Diego! 10 carousel