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A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES ANAHEIM ANAHEIM The City of Anaheim is aware that businesses are the driving force to the economic vitality of our community. We also are aware that businesses have many options when it comes to deciding where to locate or to expand. Our goal is to make it as simple as possible for you to move your business to, or expand your business within, the City of Anaheim. THE CITY’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF CAN ■ Help you avoid costly delays Jump Start meetings are the perfect way to be in contact with multiple City department personnel at one time to answer any questions or address concerns you may have about your project. This service is available to large or complex commercial projects within the City. Economic Development staff work directly with a business to identify key City department personnel to define necessary processes, permit requirements, and answer any questions during a Jump Start meeting. This allows for better planning and scheduling, and results in substantial savings of time and money for businesses. ■ Help you learn Free workshops on topics such as business planning, access to capital, marketing, taxes, and human resources are offered to the local business community. For upcoming workshops, please visit our webpage by accessing the City’s website at www.anaheim.net, click on “Planning” under “City Departments”, then “Economic Development” to find the link to our Business Seminar calendar. ■ Give you referrals to sources of financial aid and incentives Economic Development staff can put you in contact with agencies who offer an array of incentives, programs and services to businesses and residents. This publication includes information about some of our resource partners to give you an idea of the many fabulous resources available to Anaheim businesses. ■ Identify sites for your business If you are not sure what locations are available in Anaheim for your business, the Economic Development staff will work directly with Planning to create a list of sites that are available specific to your needs. Please contact us whenever you have questions about doing business in Anaheim or would like more information on the services described above. Economic Development City of Anaheim City Hall East 200 South Anaheim Blvd., 1st Floor Anaheim, CA 92805 [PHONE REDACTED] www.anaheim.net, click on Planning under City Departments, then Economic Development. [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE PARTNERS Small businesses are vital to the economic stability of the City of Anaheim. However, small businesses rarely know about the many resources available to remain competitive in their respective industries. The City’s resource partners provide a wide range of benefits. FREE AND LOW COST EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ■ Orange County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Whether it’s expanding your existing business or establishing a start-up, experts at the Orange County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are here to help you succeed! The Orange County SBDC provides new and seasoned entrepreneurs with professional, small business consultation and quality training programs in which each client can apply learned knowledge to meet their business goals. In addition to conducting valuable, low-cost seminars that cover such important topics as Access to Capital, Quickbooks, Marketing, Sales, and Business Planning, the offers complimentary, personalized business assistance in a confidential, one-on-one setting as often as needed. The Orange County SBDC has two locations to provide assistance in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. OC Small Business Development Center Main Office 2323 N. Broadway, Ste 201 Santa Ana, CA 92706 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] (fax) ■ SCORE SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit organization, affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration, dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small business. The local SCORE Orange County chapter offers entrepreneurs, who are either launching a start-up or growing an existing business, no-charge face-to- face counseling by men and women who have had successful careers as executives or business owners. The Orange County Chapter also offers low-cost workshops at various locations around Orange County Orange County SCORE Chapter 200 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Ste 700 Santa Ana, CA 92701 [PHONE REDACTED] www.score114.org ---PAGE BREAK--- ■ OCTANe OCTANe is a private, non-profit corporation comprised of biomedical and technology companies, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, strategic service partners, private investors and universities, all working together to drive innovation and accelerate the growth of the technology business in Orange County and surrounding regions. The OCTANe “LaunchPad” program is a comprehensive process designed to quickly identify, support and accelerate information technology and biomedical technology business growth in Orange County and the surrounding region. OCTANe Contact: Gary Augusta, Executive Director 65 Enterprise Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 [PHONE REDACTED] (Main Line) [PHONE REDACTED] (Direct) www.octaneoc.org ■ Federal Technology Center (The FTC) The Federal Technology Center (The FTC) is dedicated to helping small businesses successfully compete for federal, state and local government contracts. We provide: free training in basic and advanced topics on how to do business with government entities; help in identifying government marketing opportunities and strategies; assistance in completing registrations which are a prerequisite for bidding on contracts; help with government certification programs; one-to-one counseling to meet individual business needs; and referrals to business programs, resources, and websites. Our services complement the business development services of Small Business Development Centers, Business Information Centers, Chambers of Commerce, Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers, and Trade Groups. We strongly believe in partnerships as a means to provide assistance to small businesses. Federal Technology Center 4600 Roseville Road, Ste 100 North Highlands, CA 95660 [PHONE REDACTED] (Direct) [PHONE REDACTED] (fax) www.TheFTC.org ■ TriTech Small Business Development Center TriTech Small Business Development Center specializes in preparing clients in high technology and high growth industries to receive equity funding and become truly competitive in the market. Senior consultants are experts in business development, corporate development, feasibility analysis, corporate law, marketing strategy, Angel & Venture Capital funding, finance, funding strategy development, investor presentations and investor relations. TriTech SBDC consultants are also available in Santa Ana, as well as at your business location. TriTech Small Business Development Center Contact: Mark Mitchell, Director Orange County: Inland Empire [PHONE REDACTED] (Main Line) Orange County Business Council 14745 Riverside Drive [PHONE REDACTED] (fax) 2 Park Plaza, Suite 100 Riverside, CA 92518 [PHONE REDACTED] (fax) Irvine, CA 92614 www.tritechsuccess.org [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES ---PAGE BREAK--- A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES ■ Institute for Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) The Institute for Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) offers expert advice, guidance, quality business resources and mentoring designed exclusively to overcome the unique challenges that business women face. Additional serv- ices include networking opportunities, affordable seminars and multi-week courses to develop and refine skills in a variety of business areas such as computer literacy, business assessment, business plan development, strategic marketing, access to capital and international trade. Services are available in English and Spanish. Weekend and evening hours are available. Institute for Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) 2323 N. Broadway, Ste 338 Santa Ana, CA 92706 [PHONE REDACTED] (Direct) www.ociwe.org ■ Small Business Institute (SBI) The Small Business Institute (SBI) is a free enterprise system offering student consulting to smaller, fast growth businesses in Orange County. The students work like apprentices, closely supervised by a select group of experienced faculty experts, and are graded on the practical results they achieve for the client. Small Business Institute LH 640 College of Business and Economics 800 N. State College Boulevard Fullerton, CA 92834-6848 [PHONE REDACTED] (Direct) [PHONE REDACTED] (Fax) http://business.fullerton.edu/Management/sbi.htm INDUSTRY SPECIFIC EXPERTISE ■ Los Angeles/Orange County Biotechnology Center The mission of the Los Angeles/Orange County Biotechnology Center is to provide a vehicle for partnerships between education and industry, to promote economic development in the biotechnology-biomedical industries and to enhance science education in our region. Los Angeles/Orange County Biotechnology Center 1570 E. Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91106 [PHONE REDACTED] (Main Line) [PHONE REDACTED] (Fax) www.pasadena.edu/biotech ---PAGE BREAK--- A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES ■ California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) The California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) is a non-profit organization, primarily funded by the federal government, whose expertise has been proven for the aerospace & defense, distribution, automotive, industrial and consumer products industries. Clients success results from impacting their bottom-line by working with government agencies to improve supply chain performance, integrating assessments, training and implementations, to deliver the best solution for your business needs. We offer a certified team of consultants with hands on service delivery. CMTC Headquarters 690 Knox Street, Suite 200 Torrance, CA 90502 800.300.CMTC (CA only) [PHONE REDACTED] (Direct) [PHONE REDACTED] (fax) www.cmtc.com BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ■ Anaheim Chamber of Commerce The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to building a strong local economy by creating networking through Business Development Opportunities. We strive to promote and brand the Anaheim community, as well as represent the business interests in government. Mixers, special events, an annual conference, and governmental relations are available to chamber members. Anaheim Chamber of Commerce 201 E. Center Street Anaheim, CA 92805 [PHONE REDACTED] (Main Line) [PHONE REDACTED] (Fax) www.anaheimchamber.org FEDERAL ASSISTANCE ■ U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides business development, financial and government contracting assistance and technology development assistance to help small businesses succeed. Loan programs are delivered through lending institutions for a variety of purposes to include the purchase of equipment, machinery, supplies, and fixtures, as well as land and/or buildings that will be occupied by the business borrower. For more information contact the district office at. SBA - Santa Ana District Office 200 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Suite 700 Santa Ana, CA 92701 [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] (fax) www.sba.gov ---PAGE BREAK--- A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES ■ Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service provides information about IRS policies, practices and procedures to ensure compliance with the tax laws, both by voluntary means and through enforcement programs; aligns with the IRS goals to “improve taxpayer service, enhance enforcement of tax law and modernize the IRS through its people, processes and technology.” We can provide assistance with outreach events, provide speakers and other materials pertaining to small businesses. Internal Revenue Service Contact: Lori Cacioppo, Senior Stakeholder Liaison Specialist 24000 Avila Road, Mail Stop 5300 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 [PHONE REDACTED] (Main Line) [PHONE REDACTED] (Fax) ■ U.S. Commercial Service The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion unit of the International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade specialists will work with your company to help you get started in exporting or increase your sales to new global markets. Our services include world class market research, trade events that promote your product or service to qualified buyers, introductions to qualified buyers and distributors, as well as counseling and advocacy through every step of the export process. U.S. Commercial Service 3300 Irvine Avenue, Ste 307 Newport Beach, CA 92660 1.800.USA.TRAD(E) (Direct) [PHONE REDACTED] x153 (Local) [PHONE REDACTED] (Fax) www.buyusa.gov/newportbeach/ WORKFORCE TRAINING ■ Employment Training Panel (ETP) The Employment Training Panel (ETP) is a business and labor supported state agency that assists employers in strengthening their competitive edge by providing funds to off-set the costs of job skills training necessary to maintain high-performance workplaces. Upgrade your workers’ skills by creating a customized training program that meets your company’s needs. ETP is here to assist you as you make your employees and your company more productive to meet global competition. ETP Sacramento Central Office 1100 J Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 [PHONE REDACTED] (Direct) [PHONE REDACTED] (fax) www.etp.cahwnet.gov ---PAGE BREAK--- A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES ■ California Employment Development Department (EDD) The California Employment Development Department (EDD) assists employers in meeting their labor needs and offers frequent training workshops on payroll, taxes, and other business topics. Employment Development Department 2099 S. State College Boulevard, Room 401 Anaheim, CA 92806 [PHONE REDACTED] (Direct) [PHONE REDACTED] (fax) www.edd.ca.gov ■ Training and Development Institute (TDI) The Training and Development Institute (TDI) is a division within the North Orange County Community College District that provides services for the local business community, which includes low cost customized employee training and technical assistance in: • environmental health • safety and disaster recovery (REBRAC Center) • computer software (OCDMC Center) • workplace skills and communication Center) • production and manufacturing related issues (CACT Center) If we don’t already have a training program that fits your needs, we’ll find it or create it! Training and Development Institute (TDI) North Orange County Community College District 1830 W. Romneya Drive, Ste 102 Anaheim, CA 92801 [PHONE REDACTED] (Main Line) [PHONE REDACTED] (Fax) www.tdioc.com Environment, Health, Safety and Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) Homeland Security (REBRAC) and SB70 Quick Start Contact: Perla Fickenscher Contact: Norma Alvarado [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Workplace Learning Resource Center Orange County Digital Media Center (OCDMC) Work skills, ESL, Customer service training Graphic design, software, computer skills Contact: Ginger Neel Contact: Christie Campbell [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF ANAHEIM Economic Development 200 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, California 92805 www.anaheim.net A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ANAHEIM BUSINESSES ■ Anaheim Workforce Center The Anaheim Workforce Center is designed to help businesses prosper through programs and services from training to internships to tax credits. Business services include: pre-screening potential employees; access to local employment resources; economic and training incentives; labor market information; outplacement assis- tance and employer recruitment services. The Anaheim Workforce Center is sponsored by the Anaheim Workforce Investment Board. Anaheim Workforce Center Contact: Rita Slayton, Coordinator 50 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Ste 2323 N. Broadway, Ste 300 Anaheim, CA 92805 [PHONE REDACTED] (Direct) [PHONE REDACTED] (fax) www.anaheimwib.com UTILITY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES ■ Anaheim Public Utilities Anaheim Public Utilities is a publicly-owned, not-for-profit electric and water utility that is responsible for delivering high quality, economical electric and water utility services to residents and businesses in the City of Anaheim. There are programs, services and incentives for efficiency minded Anaheim businesses seeking the competitive edge. Anaheim Public Utilities Anaheim City Hall West 201 South Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 [PHONE REDACTED] (Direct) www.anaheim.net, click on Public Utilities under City Departments, then Advantage Services.