City of Garden Grove's Business Portal

(https://ggcity.org/econdev/resources).
Below is a brief overview of some of the business incentives and resources:

California Competes Tax Credits Available

The State of California’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) was established in 2014 to serve as California’s single point of contact for economic development and job creation efforts. Through GO-Biz, there are a series of tax credit incentive programs made available to local business owners who are focusing activities toward business retention and expansion. One in particular is the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC).  The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application periods, credits available, and committee meeting dates for fiscal year 2021-2022 have been posted here.  The first application period will start on July 26, 2021, with $100 million in tax credits available.  Starting July 26, the online application can be accessed at www.calcompetes.ca.gov.

Application instructions, FAQs, and other technical assistance documents are available at https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/.

If you have any questions regarding the CCTC or application process, please contact our office at (916) 322-4051 or send an email to  CalCompetes@gobiz.ca.gov. Contact Monica Covarrubias, Project Manager, of City of Garden Grove: 714-741-5788 or monicac@ggcity.org.

Work Opportunity Tax Credits

The Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit incentive that is available to employers who hire and retain veterans and individuals from other target groups with significant barriers to employment. There is no limit on the number of individuals an employer can hire to qualify to claim the tax credit and The State’s Employment Development Department administers this program. Information to the State website has been added to the City’s website.
http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/Work_Opportunity_Tax_Credit.htm

Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

The Small Business Development Center is funded through the Small Business Administration to provide small businesses and entrepreneurs with expert consulting, effective training and access to resources.  Staff is currently working on a Multi-Chamber collaboration with SBDC to coordinate and host local training workshops to support local small businesses in Garden Grove.
Here are links to SBA and SBDC:
https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/ca/santa-ana
http://ocsbdc.org/

Recycling Market Development Zone (Orange County)

The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) provides economic incentives to businesses with the zone in the form of low-interest rate loans, permit assistance, and location assistance. The goal of the RMDZ is to promote recycling through the creation and development of markets for products made in part from postconsumer waste materials diverted from the waste stream. When these diverted materials are used to produce new products, the products are referred to as recycled-content products.  Here is a link to the RMDZ website:
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/RMDZ/Reports/Zones/Detail.aspx?RMDZID=47

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