Trash and recycling collection delayed

Due to labor issues at Republic Services, trash and recycling collection in Santa Ana has been delayed this week. Street sweeping will take place as scheduled. Residents in impacted areas should leave trash carts on the curb (not the street) until they have been serviced.  Read more

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Economic Development update – June 2025

Posted on June 27, 2025

Translate The City of Santa Ana's team of Economic Development Specialists are here to assist you with tools and resources for your business. For information about the City's Incentives, workforce training programs, site selection assistance, navigating City licenses and permits, and other services and programs, please visit our website. Visit our website In the News...
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Vietnamese American community marks 50 years of business growth and resilience in Little Saigon

Posted on May 14, 2025

Join the event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove. Little Saigon, Calif. – The community is invited to 50 Years of Little Saigon’s Resilience on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 1 to 7:30 p.m. at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, California. Bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders,...
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Sister cities Santa Ana and Sahuayo connected through first business expo

Posted on April 1, 2025

The City of Santa Ana proudly hosted the inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana & Sahuayo Business Expo from March 28 to 30, 2025, at Hotel Zessa. This landmark event brought together over 30 businesses from Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico, to showcase their products and foster international business collaborations with local companies. Attendees had the opportunity to...
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Experience the future of global business at inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana & Sahuayo Business Expo 2025!

Posted on March 17, 2025

Over 30 businesses from Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico will be displaying their products to build business opportunities with local companies March 28-30. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Get ready to ignite new business connections and expand your horizons! The City of Santa Ana proudly invites local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to the inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana...
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Santa Ana development and affordable housing projects win three awards from Orange County Business Council

Posted on March 5, 2025

The PBx express permit service, Crossroads at Washington and Estrella Springs all received accolades. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is honored to have three projects recognized for our creative approach to development and affordable housing at the Orange County Business Council’s 14th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards last...
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Get free business assistance at City Hall

Posted on February 11, 2025

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,...
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Call for Proposals for RestorArt: Mural Restoration & Conservation Program

Posted on January 24, 2025

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

Posted on November 29, 2024

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...
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Vietnamese Business Forum returns on October 23

Posted on October 16, 2024

    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...
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ROVE opens first electric vehicle charging center in Santa Ana

Posted on October 15, 2024

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

Posted on October 7, 2024

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

Posted on April 23, 2024

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...
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City staff respond to 99 Cents Only Stores closing, help local workers facing layoffs

Posted on April 8, 2024

As soon as we heard last week that 99 Cents Only Stores was filing for bankruptcy, our Economic Development Division and Santa Ana WORK Center staff immediately reached out to managers of Santa Ana’s two locations. They told us the stores at 1514 N. Main St. and 2311 S. Bristol St. will be closed by...

Santa Ana businesses can receive up to $5,000 with our Small Business Incentive Program!

Posted on February 14, 2024

The City of Santa Ana Economic Development Division is accepting applications for grants of up to $5,000 for start-up microenterprises to reimburse eligible business expenses, such as rent. To qualify, businesses must have five (5) or fewer employees, including the owner(s); business owner income limits apply; the business must be within three years of start-up;...
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Vietnamese Business Forum draws crowd

Posted on July 14, 2023

 The City of Santa Ana Economic Development Division hosted a Vietnamese Business Forum on July 13, 2023, at the DoubleTree Hotel aimed at fostering collaboration, driving economic growth, and creating opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in Santa Ana. With the addition of our new Vietnamese Community Liaison in the City Manager’s Office, we were able to...
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Economic Development update – February 2023

Posted on February 24, 2023

Translate The City of Santa Ana's team of Economic Development Specialists are here to assist you with tools and resources for your business. For information about the City's Incentives, workforce training programs, site selection assistance, navigating City licenses and permits, and other services and programs, please visit our website. Visit our website The City will...
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Economic development business news and updates – November 2022

Posted on November 22, 2022

Subscribe to the Economic Development News and Updates newsletter The City of Santa Ana's team of Economic Development Specialists are here to assist you with tools and resources for your business. For information about the City’s incentives, workforce training programs, site selection assistance, navigating City licenses and permits, and other services and programs, please visit...
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