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January 2020 The Anaheim Business Connection In this edition of The Anaheim Business Connection … This year, more than 2,000 businesses opened or expanded their operations in Anaheim. Are you one of them? Join us at our Anaheim New Business Welcome Reception on Feb. 5 to network with other businesses and meet with business resource agencies. For more information, read Resources for Local Businesses below. Anaheim's Economic Development Team is always looking for ways to improve and expand our offerings. In order to provide business services to our Spanish- speaking community, the team has partnered with the Small Business Administration and SCORE on two upcoming events. Join us on Jan. 16 for a business seminar covering a successful mindset for starting a business. On Feb. 19, the team will host a Small Business Financing Expo which will provide helpful information on business financing options. Both events will be presented in Spanish. For more information on these upcoming events, read Resources for Local Businesses below. Anaheim is proud to be home to award winning companies distinguished as top places to work and leading charitable efforts. Learn which company was recently recognized by the Orange County Register as a top workplace or read this month's Anaheim Businesses Give Back to learn how TGR Learning Lab is creating enrichment opportunities for Anaheim youth. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and assisting you with your business growth and prosperity in 2020! Wishing you continued success, Jessica M. Gonzales Economic Development Manager City of Anaheim C ommunity & Economic Development Department Resources for Local Businesses S CORE Spanish-Speaker Business Seminar: Successful Mindset for Starting a Business The Anaheim Economic Development Team and SCORE invite entrepreneurs and small-business owners to participate in its upcoming business seminar series taught in Spanish. The first seminar will be held on Jan. 16, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Anaheim West Tower in the Gordon Hoyt Conference Center on the second floor. Attendees will learn key steps to start a business, hear how to have the mindset of successful entrepreneurs and access helpful business resources. Contact the Economic Development Team by ema il or at (714) 765-4592 with any questions. Click here to view the flyer and below to reserve your seat today. Re giste r for Se minar Anaheim New Business Welcome Reception Feb. 5 Did you start or locate your business in Anaheim last year? Attend the annual Anaheim New Business Welcome Reception on Feb. 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. The annual reception includes networking with business resources agencies and opportunities to connect with other Anaheim businesses. Resource booths will be on hand offering loan and financing information, resources for manufacturers, employee hiring and training services, business marketing opportunities and more. Entrepreneurs that have not yet located in Anaheim but are interested in learning more are also welcome. Complimentary appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Confirm your attendance with the Anaheim Economic Development Team by Jan. 29. Re giste r for Re ce ption S mall Business Financing Expo Feb. 19 Anaheim's Economic Development Team, in partnership with the Small Business Administration and SCORE, is hosting a Small Business Financing Expo on Feb. 19 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the West Anaheim Youth Center. This event is designed to provide entrepreneurs with information on business financing and opportunities to connect with various lending institutions. The expo will be offered in Spanish and feature a panel discussion and brief presentations on available business tools and resources. Community-based lending organizations will also be on hand to share financing options. Reserve your seat here. Click Here to View the Flyer FREE Security Lights for Anaheim Businesses Keep your business bright and safe with high efficiency outdoor security lighting. Anaheim Public Utilities provides free lighting options that detect natural light to turn off during the day and automatically turn on in the evening. There are a variety of fixtures to choose from, including wall fixtures and pole mounted parking lot lights. Program limits and restrictions apply. Call (714) 765-4952 for more information or click on the link below. Fre e Se curity Lights Information The City of Anaheim's Economic Development Team partners with commercial brokers to assist you in finding office, retail and industrial space for your business. Contact us today at [email protected] or (714) 765-4592 and learn why Anaheim is the perfect business location. Available Commercial Space Available Property for Lease 1598 S. Anaheim Blvd. Property type: industrial 4,500 square feet Warehouse, offices and Click Here for Property reception area Information Looking for Commercial Tenants? We Can Help! Interested in having your listing featured? Property managers and commercial brokers can promote available office, industrial or retail space in The Anaheim Business Connection and on the Anaheim Property Locator webpage. Send your listings to [email protected] or contact us to obtain information for your marketing materials. Anaheim in the Spotlight Featured Business: Commercial Bank of California: Taking Investment to a New Level The City's Economic Development Team recently sat down with Commercial Bank of California's CEO to learn more about the company's journey to Anaheim. CEO Ash Patel was the founding President of Premier Commercial Bank, which was located in Anaheim from 2001 to 2011. At Premier Commercial Bank, Patel built a highly capable team with exceptional customer service and banking experience. The bank experienced consistent growth and profitability and was acquired by California United Bank in 2011. Patel joined Commercial Bank of California, or CBC for short, in 2014. As a full- service, FDIC-insured bank they offer customized lending solutions for businesses including business lines of credit, equipment financing, construction loans, commercial real estate loans and Small Business Administration, or SBA, guaranteed lending programs. Working with companies as an SBA Preferred Lender they identify the best government supported program for their business. Remaining true to his belief in investing in his employees, he decided to open a new office in Anaheim and invited members of his former team to join him at CBC to provide the same high standards of service and responsiveness to Anaheim businesses. Today, eight of Anaheim's CBC team members can trace their roots back to Premier Commercial Bank and work together to empower Anaheim businesses. "Businesses need a bank that is focused on the success of its clients. While CBC's robust financial condition and advanced technology have long been our hallmarks, it is our unique approach to personal service that is making us the bank of choice for businesses in Southern California. Our focus remains on further enhancing the banking experience in order to contribute to our clients' success," Patel said. CBC's commitment to its clients has paid off. Earlier this year, it surpassed $1 billion in assets for the first time and was recently recognized by the Orange County Business Journal for its investment and employee growth over the past year. "CBC is focused on more than financial investments. We are committed to investing in our employees, local businesses and the communities we serve," Patel said. CBC prides itself in taking investment to a new level. It recently invested $500,000 to boost distressed communities through Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution, Clearinghouse CDFI for short. This investment will benefit low-income and distressed communities by continuing to finance community facilities, affordable housing, commercial real estate and other projects that help create jobs and services in underserved areas. "CBC is dedicated to promoting the 'life wealth' of communities we serve. Through this investment, we are proud to lend our support to Clearinghouse CDFI's important work financing innovative projects that help create jobs and provide affordable housing, community facilities and small-business support in the community" Patel said. Commercial Bank of California's Anaheim regional office is at 1900 S. State College Blvd. For more information on CBC's history and business services, watch their video here or visit its website. Above: CBC CEO Ash Patel in front of Above: CBC team at work Commercial Bank of California location New Business Alert Sustainability Ally: Helping Anaheim Businesses Go Green With more than 20 years of experience in specialty lighting and energy projects, John Ortiz is sharing his expertise through his consulting firm Sustainability Ally. Ortiz located his firm in Anaheim because of his extensive experience working with Anaheim companies including the Disneyland Resort and Angel Stadium of Anaheim, among others. Many of Ortiz’s clients reached out to him for further help on energy saving measures including smart thermostats, water conservation and energy storage. By implementing sustainable strategies into a company's operations, Sustainability Ally has helped many businesses go green and achieve energy savings. As part of its commitment to sustainability, the firm offers free consulting services to start-ups to provide them with a foundation for energy efficiency when launching their businesses. Sustainability