In commemoration of the holiday, Tierra Central hosted its first Mid-Autumn Moon celebration, a traditional celebration amongst Asian cultures honoring the moon for its harvest-giving light.
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“I’ve seen people start businesses, and at first it’s cool and fun, but eventually the work and grind of it can leave you questioning…”
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Almost everyday, you will find Nancy selling flowers. She owns and runs Mi Pequeña Lucia. More than a year ago, Mi Pequeña Lucia was nonexistent and Nancy was unemployed…
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The Mid Autumn Festival is Sept 17 at Tierra Central and we'd LOVE to celebrate with you! There will be food trucks and carts, live music, and plenty to enjoy for the whole family.
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City Heights is made up of resilient warriors. Signs of persistent hope are around every corner: the immigrant parents working to provide for their kids; the first-generation college student battling self-doubt and obscurity; the business owner believing in their business prospects.
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The SD Food Justice Project is the latest chapter in to our long-term food security efforts in City Heights and beyond, and our Economic Development team is working hard to find the first 100 small business applicants with priority focus on marginalized business owners and supporting the entrepreneurship of individuals with limited English proficiency, regardless of immigration or citizenship status.
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Local food businesses set up their food trucks and booths offering cuisines like Thai, Mexican, Jamaican, Vietnamese, Somali, Japanese, and from many other cultures!
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Economic Development Program Coordinator, Tom Bui, explores the recent Khmer New Year event that served thousands in the Mid-City area!
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Over the week, many of our neighbors celebrated Cambodian New Year!
The festivities at Tierra Central were amazing, with food from around the world, live music, dancing, art exhibitions, and even a parade.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Friends, meet Lizeth Soto!
In 2013, Lizeth went all in on a day spa business right in the heart of downtown San Diego.
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As if launching a new business weren’t challenging enough, Andrew Benavides launched a year before the pandemic.
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Great news! A second round of funding is now available for small businesses battling to survive the pandemic!
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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.
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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!
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“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.”
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See that picture? That’s prime real estate in City Heights that’s overgrown, empty, and unused.
What a waste…but not for long.
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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.
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