Economic Development
The City of Montclair Redevelopment Agency's economic development activities are designed to stimulate business growth; both large and small, to generate local jobs. The Agency is responsive to any new businesses that show interest in locating in the City as well as attracting complementary business to our existing base. The Agency will work to create an environment in which business can develop and prosper. It strives to create opportunities for business attraction by targeting certain growth segments of the business community - retail, office, light manufacturing, and entertainment related businesses. The Agency has the responsibility to create and administer programs designed to stimulate economic activity and enhance City revenues. This includes the support for growth and expansion of quality commercial corridors, aggressive and targeted marketing to key business sectors, and small business support and referral services. The major areas of focus include redevelopment and expansion of new and existing commercial markets, development of affordable housing, and capital improvement projects. Agency programs that assist businesses through various reports, weblinks and business resources include the following:
INVENTORY OF AVAILABLE PROPERTY 2007 Site Search: Redevelopment Agency staff, in cooperation with area brokers, assists businesses interested in locating a business in Montclair with site search and selection. DEMOGRAPHIC TRADE AREA REPORT 2007: Redevelopment Agency staff offers reports on City and trade area demographics, traffic counts, major employers and other tools to the community and to prospective and established businesses. WORK PLACE & EMPLOYMENT REPORT by 3-5-10 Mile Radius WORK PLACE & EMPLOYMENT REPORT by 5 and 10 Minute Drive Time CONSUMER SPENDING by 3-5-10 Mile Radius CONSUMER SPENDING by 5 and 10 Minute Drive Time Small business training is available to help businesses expand or create a business at minimal cost to the business owner. Please click the links below for training updates:
COBRA TRAINING DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS FINANCIALS DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT E-COMMERCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS HUMAN RESOURCE MISTAKES OSHA RECORDKEEPING FOR SUPERVISORS WAGES Business Marketing: The economic development activities of the City are designed to generate jobs and stimulate investment in the community. This effort is being accomplished through a comprehensive marketing plan that encourages the expansion and attraction of new business investment to the City. Agency staff actively market and recruit business to the City in cooperation with area brokers and property owners.
Business Attraction: The Redevelopment Agency understands the important relationship between the health of the business community and the maintenance of a high quality of life for its residents. For this reason, the Agency is committed to promoting and assisting in the success of our businesses. To achieve this goal, the Agency aggressively works to promote, retain, and attract quality business in the City.
Business Assistance: Redevelopment Agency staff work jointly with the Montclair Chamber of Commerce staff to proactively visit new businesses and to acquaint them with a network of business resources to that can assist them in their operations. These efforts lead to helping businesses expand through business training and financial assistance. Employment Services: This center provides a statewide network for listing job openings and identifying qualified job seekers, job placement/recruitment, screening by professional staff and workforce preparation & customized training programs.
Commercial Property Improvement Program: Grant program offering five-year deferred loans to help businesses and property owner's update and improve exterior facades.
For additional assistance, please contact:
Marilyn J. Staats, Director of Redevelopment/Public Works via email to mjstaats@ci.montclair.ca.us or by phone at (909) 625-9412. Or, Melinda Flores, Economic Development Coordinator via email to mflores@ci.montclair.ca.us or by phone at (909) 625-9417.
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