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Small Business Monthly UpdateEconomic Development Department || March 2020
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The Healthy Spot
The Healthy Spot, a local cafe, opened in Stockton inJune of 2016. Owners Abel and Jessica Ruiz created thiscafe in Stockton because they felt that Stockton coulduse a quick, easy, and affordable healthy food option.Since then, the Healthy Spot has taken off. The couplehas had so much success they are currently in theprocess of opening another location in Tracy.
"Business has been amazing," shared Jessica. "Whenwe opened it there wasn't much around us. Our buildingwas basically in an empty parking lot. But since we'vebeen open, people in Stockton have been reallysupportive. Once people started tasting our food, theybegan telling others and that word of mouth helped ourbusiness grow."
The Healthy Spot features a lot of protein foods (such asshakes, coffee, and waffles), plus herbal energizing teas,and food that are low in fat and sugar. This is Abel andJessica's first business, but not their first restaurantexperience. Abel started as a dishwasher, and hasworked his way up, working as a sous chef, server, andrestaurant manager throughout his career. Jessica also has years of serving experience.
If you visit their restaurant, Jessica recommends, without hesitation, their waffles. "They're really good,"she says. "We have a dairy-free, lactose-free whip cream, and our own special house recipe for thewaffles, so you won't find them anywhere else."
If you would like to visit Abel and Jessica's cafe, The Healthy Spot, it is open from 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,and is located at 3422 W. Hammer Lane, Ste. E, Stockton, 95219.
Visit The Healthy Spot
BUSINESS RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
City of StocktonCommercial Emergency Grant Program
The City of Stockton's Commercial Emergency Grant Program is designed to assist property and/orbusiness owners in financial need with alleviating code violations where the health and safety ofemployees and/or the public is endangered. Funds are provided in grant form with no repaymentexcepted.
Eligibility Requirements:
Commercial property must be located within the Stockton city limits;Funds must be used to alleviate active code violations; andMust show proof of financial need, with no other available sources of funding.
To apply, send an application along with the additional information to Economic DevelopmentDepartment for review:
A copy of the existing code violation;Most recent federal income tax return (including all schedules);Current financial statement outlining assets and debts;Bank statements (three months); and
If a business entity, persons holding 20% or more ownership must also submit a current tax returnand financial statement.
Apply for the City's Commercial Emergency Grant Program
ENTREPRENEURSHIP GRANT NOFA
NOFA for the 2020 Stockton Entrepreneurship GrantDue March 20, 2020 by 4:00 p.m.
The City has allocated $200,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the 2020Stockton Entrepreneurship Program. This year the grant is open to organizations who supportentrepreneurs as well as entrepreneurs themselves.
$160,000 of the grant money is designated to support organizations who offer services to localentrepreneurs and small businesses. $40,000 of the grant money is designated for entrepreneurs withinthe City who are just starting or expanding their businesses. The grant funds specifically allocated forentrepreneurs will be awarded in up to $5,000 per project.
Organizations and entrepreneurs must be located and operating within the City of Stockton. Pleasereview the application for more details.
NOFA for 2020 Stockton Entrepreneurship Program
H2O HACKATHON
March 21st is the 5th annual H2O Hackathon. This event is open to San Joaquin County middle school,high school, and college students and teachers. Creators of the H2O Hackathon agree that, since we alluse water, we should all care about water. This event encourages students in San Joaquin County totake action and create a solution to an environmental threat by protecting water. Participants learn tocode, collaborate, and develop innovative ideas that use technology to create solutions and raiseawareness to save water. This 5th Annual H2O Hackathon is being held on Saturday, March 21, 2020.
This event is open to San Joaquin County middle school, high school, and college students can formteams of up to four participants, and teachers can act as team coaches. There are three age categoriesand cash prizes for each division. No experience is required. Click here to visit the website and watch aninformational video, get packets for teachers, and register.
Click here to register for the H2O Hackathon
GREEN TEAM SAN JOAQUIN2020 REXPO
SEEING THE GREENMarch 11, 2020, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Green Team is actively involved with business leaders, community leaders, and others to increasethe awareness of available resources, programs, and incentives to help reduce the cost of going green intheir business. The event will include a panel about reducing the cost of business through environmentalstewardship, exhibits, and a presentation from Keynote Speaker is Jared Blumenfeld, the CaliforniaSecretary for EPA.
Register for Seeing the Green event here
SPRING PUBLIC WORKS &PROCUREMENT SHOWCASE
SJPAC (San Joaquin Public Agency Consortium)presents the Annual Spring Event
Wednesday, April 1, 2020Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.
Event: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register for the Spring Public Works & Procurement Showcase to learn how your business can workacquire government contracts. The event will feature a Keynote Speaker, two panels, and exhibitors. Thetwo panels will feature local small businesses who have successfully obtained government contracts togrow their business, as well as local, state, education, and federal procurement specialists, plus publicworks and contract managers.
Register Now
STOCKTON IN THE NEWS
Stockton Community Kitchenhelps entrepreneurs comeinto ...
STOCKTON - Chantelle Faison hasprepared meals, cooked for groups andsold her baked goods online for severalyears. Now, she's taking steps to open acafé and serve healthy soul and comfortfood. Faison is one of seven aspiringculinary...
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Stockton man conquershardships, is accepted toHarvard...
A Stockton man who grew up in povertyand had a run-in with the law as a kid wasaccepted to Harvard Law School - andseveral other competitive universityprograms.Harold Grigsby III also gotacceptance letters from NorthwesternSchool of Law,...
Read morewww.kcra.com
Stockton Heat Agrees to One-Year Lease Extension - Arena...
The Stockton Heat and City of Stocktonhave struck a one-year lease extension tocover the 2020-21 AHL season, giving thetwo sides more time to discuss a longer-term agreement. The Heat's 2019-20season is the last covered by a five-yearlease...
Read morearenadigest.com
'Stockton, you are amazing':Video for 2019 Stockton...
STOCKTON - Darien Fields said he writesabout what he knows. His life experiences,the people he's met, the places he's beenall find their way into his music. Fields'winning entry in the 2019 Stockton SongContest sponsored by Visit Stockton,...
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FEATURED PROPERTY
Commercial Space For Lease:1740 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA
The property features excellent exterior signage and window line along Stockton's Miracle Mile, a premiershopping and entertainment corridor.
Highlights:± 6,900 SQ. FTPrivate officeTwo bathroomsLarge open floor planFire sprinkler systemZone: General Commercial
For property information, contact Andy Hodgson at 209-475-5129 or [email protected]
To view additional available properties throughout the city, visit AdvantageStockton.com.
View property listing
CITY OF STOCKTONCRIME PREVENTION CORNER
Graffiti Removal
The City of Stockton needs your help in the fight against graffiti andvandals. The City's adopted ordinance requires property owners toassist with removing and preventing graffiti on private property.
Graffiti Removal Tips:Always have additional matching paint for the surface youwant to keep free from graffiti.If possible, remove graffiti daily. Immediate removal of graffitidiscourages vandals.Report graffiti as soon as you see it. Don't assume someone else will report it.
What NOT to do:Do not spot paint. Paint with even strokes covering large square areas.Do not use interior paint. Only use exterior paint on outside walls and surfaces.Do not paint property you do not have authorization to re-paint, such as mailboxes, street signs,overpasses, or signal boxes. Contact the City of Stockton instead.
Call the Graffiti Hotline at 209-937-8040 to report graffiti and a clean-up crew will be sent to the location.Do not assume that someone else has already reported the graffiti. If you see a tagger in the act, call 9-1-1 to report the crime. If your tip leads to the arrest of a vandal, you may receive as much as $1,000 inreward money from Stockton Crime Stoppers if the vandal is charged with a felony.
EVENTS
Greater StocktonChamber of Commerce
Networking MixerMarch 5, 2020
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.The Kitchen at Stonebrier
4750 West Lane, Ste. E, Stockton 95210
San Joaquin Delta CollegeSmall Business Development CenterBuilding Relationships with Prime
ContractorsMarch 5, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Webinar
Central Valley Asian-AmericanChamber of Commerce
Young Professionals Meet UpMarch 5, 2020
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.Sugar Mediterranean Bistro
10628 Trinity Parkway, Ste. E, Stockton 95219
Greater StocktonChamber of Commerce
REXPO 2020March 11, 2020
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Hilton Stockton
2323 Grand Canal Blvd., Stockton, 95207
Central Valley Asian-AmericanChamber of Commerce
Community Recognition Awards DinnerMarch 26, 2020
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.China Palace Restaurant
5052 West Lane, Ste. C, Stockton 95210
African-American Chamber of Commerceof San Joaquin County
Women of Color, Man About Town BanquetMarch 28, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Robert J. Cabral Agriculture Center
2101 East Earhart Ave., Stockton 95206
The Eleanor ProjectAn Evening with Eleanor
March 26, 20206:00 p.m.
The Haggin Museum1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton 95203
San Joaquin CountyHispanic Chamber of Commerce
2020 Latina Business ConferenceMarch 31, 2020
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Wine and Roses Hotel Restaurant and Spa
2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, 95242
San Joaquin Public Agency ConsortiumSpring Public Works & Procurement
ShowcaseApril 1, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Robert J. Cabral Agriculture Center
2101 East Earhart Ave., Stockton 95206
Upcoming City events
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