Business Concierge Program

• Business Visitation Program: The Economic Development Division is conducting 30 minute to 1 hour business visitations to meet with local businesses and discuss challenges.
• Business Review Session: The Economic Development Division is setting up meetings with individuals to discuss new business ideas, resources, and site selection assistance.
• Social Media 101: Our Communications Team is visiting businesses to provide tips on using social media as a tool to grow your business.

State of California's Programs:  

• CalCAP for Small Business: CalCAP is a program administered by the California Pollution Control Financing Agency within the California State Treasurer's Office, and it encourages banks and other financial institutions to make loans to small businesses. 

The City of South Pasadena adheres to California state labor laws and minimum wage requirements. For more information, click here:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_minimumwage.htm

Would you like our team to feature our business on social media? Email business@southpasadenaca.gov and we will feature your great work on our social media pages!

Small Business Administration

• SBA Chat with SCORE Business Mentors - ENGLISH
• World Trade Month Webinar: Leveraging Hispanic Heritage for Global Market Success
• SBDC: Trademark & Copyright Explained
• Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship
• Explore Government Contracting Opportunities with Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC)
• Ongoing Learning Center to Plan, Launch, Manage, Market, and Grow your Business! 

Pasadena City College Small Business Center

• 2024 Employment Law Updates – HR Webinar

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)

• SELECT LA INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2024

Visit the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership website to access a site selection tool to find sites in the City of South Pasadena. Click here to access the tool.

Economic Development Strategy 2023(PDF, 13MB)