Category: Economic Development

Get free business assistance at City Hall

Ready to start your business or take it to the next level? The Economic Development team is here to help! Whether you’re just starting, need help with a marketing plan, or have questions about growing your business, our experts are ready to provide guidance. Join us for Business Assistance Office Hours, held Monday through Thursday, … Continued

Call for Proposals for RestorArt: Mural Restoration & Conservation Program

DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 3, 2025 The City of Santa Ana’s Arts & Culture Office is issuing a Call for Proposals (CFP) inviting individuals or teams to submit proposals for the conservation of murals visible from the public right-of-way, located within the city. This initiative honors Santa Ana’s rich cultural heritage while promoting … Continued

Shop Local, Shop Santa Ana On November 30, Small Business Saturday

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is excited to continue the Shop Local, Shop Santa Ana campaign showcasing the small businesses that make Santa Ana such a vibrant and unique community. This initiative aligns with the nationwide Small Business Saturday on November 30, and runs through the end of the year. Locally-owned … Continued

Vietnamese Business Forum returns on October 23

    Register now to learn more about starting and growing a business in Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana in partnership with the Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce and Little Saigon TV Network is proud to host the annual Vietnamese Business Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the … Continued

ROVE opens first electric vehicle charging center in Santa Ana

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, we celebrated the grand opening of ROVE, Santa Ana’s first electric vehicle charging center, and the first of 10 planned locations in the region. This innovative center features 40 covered EV charging stations and a ReCharge by Gelson’s market on site, where customers can shop while charging their cars — and … Continued

Explore new career paths at OWA Regional Career Expo on October 9

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The Santa Ana Work Center is a partner at the Orange Workforce Alliance Regional Career Expo this week where attendees can meet top employers and explore new career paths. The OWA Regional Career Expo will take place on Wednesday, Oct. … Continued

Santa Ana sees record development surge with $772 million permit valuation in 2023

The city is undergoing a transformation of new and innovative development. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has reached a historic milestone in its development trajectory, issuing over 9,500 building permits for an all-time high construction valuation of $772 million in 2023. This remarkable achievement – more than double the construction valuation … Continued

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