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The Anaheim Business Connection ​ ​ ​ ​ July 2018 The Anaheim Business Connection In this edition of The Anaheim Business Connection… Home to Orange County's largest industrial submarket and second largest manufacturing sector, Anaheim values manufacturers and the significant economic contributions they bring. Several prominent companies are proud to make their goods right here in Anaheim and are collectively contributing thousands of jobs to the Anaheim economy. T o celebrate the manufacturing industry, the City is proud to partner with Anaheim manufacturers on Anaheim Manufacturing Week, October 1-5, 2018 with a job fair on October 5. Manufacturing Day is an annual, nationwide promotion of manufacturing that takes place the first Friday of October. Employer booths are available for the Anaheim Manufacturing Day job fair. Learn how your business can get involved under City Updates. Additionally, beginning this month, The Anaheim Business Connection will feature Anaheim manufacturers and their unique products. Read this month's Anaheim Business in the Spotlight to learn how Hestan designs and manufactures premium kitchen equipment for the restaurant industry, and stay tuned for more features on Anaheim manufacturers. Wishing you continued success, Jessica M. Gonzales Economic Development Manager City of Anaheim ​C​ ommunity & Economic Development Department Resources for Local Businesses Anaheim Workforce Connection: ​N​ ew Name, Same Great Service Anaheim Workforce Development Division's One Stop Center has a new name, location and website. Formerly AnaheimJobs, Anaheim Workforce Connection is now on the second floor of the Anaheim West Tower, across the street from City Hall. The redesigned website and new facility will continue to enhance the quality of resources and services available to Anaheim businesses and job seekers. Looking to hire new talent or train staff? Visit Anaheim Workforce Connection's new website to access information on a variety of business services including On-the-Job Training and customized recruitments. Know a job-seeker looking for employment? Have them visit the brand new Career Corner, on the second floor of Anaheim West Tower. The Career Corner has computers, a copier, phones, and Anaheim Workforce Connection's friendly staff are also available to answer questions and make referrals to partner agencies. Anahe im Workforce Conne ction Small Business Energy and Water Direct Install Program Is your small business looking to cut utility costs and improve energy and water efficiency? Anaheim Public Utilities is here to assist you! We recently sat down with Shant Boodanian, Senior Resource Programs Specialist with Anaheim Public Utilities, to find out how. What program can assist small businesses that are looking to implement energy and water efficiency measures? The Small Business Energy and Water Direct Install Program helps small businesses improve energy and water efficiency, while reducing utility costs. How does the program work? Participation in the program is simple. First, Anaheim Public Utilities’ contractor will conduct an energy survey to identify potential areas for efficiency improvements. Second, the survey findings and recommendations will be shared with the business. Finally, the business will have the opportunity to implement no-cost energy efficiency measures through a program allowance of up to $3,000 for energy improvements and up to $500 for water improvements. A few of these efficiency improvements include HVAC tune-ups, refrigeration upgrades, LED lighting and more. How can my small business participate in the program? Please call (888) 459-4205 to confirm program eligibility. 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! 2441 W. La Palma Ave . Click Here for Property Property type: creative Information! office 45,933 square feet available 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. Email your listings to [email protected] or contact us to obtain City information for your marketing materials. Anaheim in the Spotlight! Featured Manufacturer Hestan: Exceptional Equipment for Exceptional Kitchens For many, the kitchen is the true heart of a home. For restaurants, it's absolutely essential to have the right equipment for the Friday night dinner rush. Thanks to companies like Hestan, restaurants and homes alike are equipped to prepare the delicious meals that bring friends and families together around the dining table. Headquartered in Anaheim, Hestan is an award-winning culinary brand known for creating the most advanced, powerful and versatile commercial kitchen equipment, premium outdoor residential grills and indoor line of appliances. The company was founded in 2013 by Eric Deng and culinary icon Stanley Cheng, who is recognized as the "King of Cookware.” They founded the company to forge new ground with visionary technology and products. "If it's not innovative, it's not Hestan," said Cheng. Hestan designs, engineers and manufactures its products in Anaheim. Its 130,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility also includes a showroom, test kitchen and innovation lab. Hestan chose to locate its headquarters in Anaheim due to the local workforce's manufacturing skill set and Anaheim's recognition as a global destination for international and national brands. While still a fairly young company, Hestan has already grabbed the attention of restaurant industry giants. Several restaurateurs and Michelin-starred chefs including Thomas Keller (The French Laundry), Grant Achatz (Alinea) and Cory Lee (Benu) have Hestan Commercial kitchens in their restaurants. Hestan's headquarters and showroom are located at 3375 E. La Palma Ave. in Anaheim Canyon. For more information on Hestan products, visit their website or watch the video below. New Business Alert! Anaheim Express Car Wash: Exceptional Service, Affordable Prices Just in time for summer! Anaheim Express Car Wash opened over Memorial Day weekend at 2961 W. Ball Road. Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, Anaheim Express Car Wash is dedicated to providing quality service and a redefined car wash experience. In addition to its quality service, the company prides itself on its water recycling technology reusing 90% of its water. Be sure to stop by for a premium car wash that is exceptional and affordable. Welcome to the city, Anaheim Express Car Wash! Visit Anahe im Expre ss Car Wash's We bsite Did You Know? You can have your business featured in an upcoming issue of The Anaheim Business Connection! Email us at [email protected]. City Updates Join Us at Anaheim Chamber Leads Lunch Be sure to join us at the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's Leads Lunch on Wednesday, July 11. The City's Economic Development Team will share information on a variety of tools and resources available to assist Anaheim businesses. Seating is limited. Register today! Date: Wednesday, July 11 The Anaheim Chamber Leads Lunch is designed to facilitate networking and Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. generate leads for Anaheim businesses. This program occurs the Location: Shakey's Pizza Parlor second Wednesday of each month. For 1027 S. Harbor Blvd. more information on upcoming events, Anaheim, CA 92805 visit the Anaheim Chamber's website. Re giste r for Anahe im Chambe r Le ads Lunch Anaheim Manufacturing Week: October 1-5 Manufacturing is a critical part of the Anaheim economy. To recognize the industry's significance, the City is partnering with Anaheim manufacturers on Anaheim Manufacturing Week. This weeklong celebration will highlight various manufacturing subsectors, jobs and Anaheim companies. The celebration will culminate with Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 5, which is a nationwide celebration of modern manufacturing designed to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. In partnership with Reborn Cabinets, the City is hosting a Manufacturing Day job fair and open house on Friday, October 5. Students from nearby high schools and colleges will participate to learn more about the exciting career opportunities in manufacturing. Anaheim manufacturers looking to hire or promote their business are encouraged to participate in the event with an employer booth. Booth space is limited so reserve your space early. Click on the flyer for more information. Additionally, manufacturers interested in holding Manufacturing Day events at their respective facilities should contact Economic Development for more information. Click on the flyer for more information on the Anaheim Manufacturing Day event. Commercial Broker and Property Manager Workshop The City held its first Commercial Broker and Property Manager Workshop on June 20. Anaheim's Economic Development Team was able to share information on various resources and incentives available through Economic Development, Workforce Development, Planning and Building and Anaheim Public Utilities. Staff provided attendees with updates on commercial and residential developments throughout the city. With more than 30 commercial brokers and property managers in attendance, the event also featured a dynamic roundtable discussion on the Anaheim business
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