Thursday, February 16, 2012

Business Tip: Assistance Programs Available to Businesses

Do you have questions about how to expand your business? Do you want to take advantage of free marketing opportunities? Do you want to learn more about City-sponsored team building events, job fairs or free programs available to help save you money? 

Then the City’s Economic Development Team is here to help. Among the things that you have access to are:

  • Free Marketing Opportunities on the My Monrovia Business Blog
  • A Project Coordinator, who will hand hold you through the process of opening or expanding your Monrovia business.
  • A Job Fair, where local businesses can participate for free on June 19 at the Community Center, 119 W. Palm Avenue.
  • Free Programs, such as the Monrovia Fire Department’s Business Emergency Response Training for your employees, potential cost savings opportunities through Southern California Edison or the Business Visitation Program, which is your chance to chat with City representatives and discuss how the City may be able to help your business succeed.

So how do you learn more? All you need to do is contact Jennifer McLain, (626) 303-6601 or by email at jmclain@ci.monrovia.ca.us. You can also learn more by visiting our website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/red-home.