Whether your business is still just a dream or you've been operating for years, the Business Expo will have resources for you. Join like-minded community members as we all work toward the common goal of economic stability and a prosperous community.

For the first time in the City of San Diego, sidewalk vendors will have an opportunity to own a business. We always knew these vendors were an essential part of our communities, but now they will have path to make that official!

Exciting news! After excellent leadership and enhancing our work and reputation in the region as Senior Program Manager, our own Alexis Villanueva has been promoted to the position of Economic Development Director.

Friends, meet Lizeth Soto!

In 2013, Lizeth went all in on a day spa business right in the heart of downtown San Diego.

As if launching a new business weren’t challenging enough, Andrew Benavides launched a year before the pandemic.

Great news! A second round of funding is now available for small businesses battling to survive the pandemic!

This pandemic has devastated small businesses, and we’re jumping in to help. Click to read more and apply for funding to help keep your business operating.

If we reach this goal, a funding partner will provide an additional $100k, totalling $200k for small businesses struggling under COVID-19 in City Heights!

“I’ve been through a hell and a half, and I just can’t go back to it. I’ve worked too hard, and the only choice for me is to keep going.”

See that picture? That’s prime real estate in City Heights that’s overgrown, empty, and unused.

What a waste…but not for long.

After decades away from the food industry, Ellie is back, she's connecting to her family's culinary and cultural roots, and she's serving up delicious Mexican street food.