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Have a promotion, discount, or special offer coming up? Our Economic Development team is here to help you get the word out. Submit your Santa Ana business deals and we'll help promote them through our marketing channels, connecting you with more customers and keeping your business top of mind in the community all year long. Interested businesses, please click on the button below to submit your deals.

Please note, this opportunity is for Santa Ana based businesses only.

Business Resources

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance

Was your business financially impacted by the Garden Grove hazmat incident?

SBA representatives will be in Santa Ana this Wednesday to meet directly with local businesses and provide information about available disaster loan assistance.

Stop by to learn whether your business may be eligible, ask questions, and get information on how to apply. Businesses interested in applying are encouraged to attend.

️ Wednesday, September 2

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Salgado Recreation Center, 706 N. Newhope St., Santa Ana, CA 92704

The session is FREE and will be presented in English, with Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation available.

Have questions? Come talk directly with SBA representatives and learn what assistance may be available to your business.

NBC Los Angeles recently highlighted the SBA disaster loan assistance available to businesses impacted by the Garden Grove hazmat incident following last week's information session in Santa Ana. Watch the NBC Los Angeles coverage below to learn more about the assistance available to impacted businesses.

Small Business Grant Available

The City of Santa Ana remains committed to supporting the growth, stability, and long-term success of local businesses. The Small Business Incentive Program assists eligible new businesses by helping offset qualified start-up costs and providing technical assistance during their first three years of operation.

Funding is provided through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Program Criteria:

• Up to $5,000 in reimbursable business expenses (up to $2,500 for home-based businesses)
• Open to microbusinesses with five or fewer employees, including the owner
• Businesses must be located in Santa Ana and have been in operation for no more than three years as of the application date
• Income limits apply

To apply and review the complete list of eligibility requirements, please visit the grant webpage using the link below.

For questions or assistance with the application, please contact the City's Economic Development Division at (714) 647-5477 or [email protected].

Business Assistance Office

We are here to help our local business community. Whether you're just starting a business, need help with a marketing plan, or have questions about growing you

r business, our experts are ready to provide guidance.

Stop by Santa Ana City Hall for Business Assistance Office Hours, Room 1301 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

This free service is your opportunity to get personalized advice and take the next step toward building your dream business.

Call the Economic Development Division at (714) 647-5477 for more information.

Virtual Business Start-Up Business Workshops

Our Business Startup Workshops are back and now available online!

Thinking about starting a business in Santa Ana?

Join the City of Santa Ana's Economic Development team for our Business Startup Workshops and learn about the steps, resources, and information you need to get started.

Workshops are now offered virtually, making it easier than ever to participate from wherever you are.

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Starting a Business in Santa Ana: Industry Specific Guides

Starting a business is an exciting journey, one that requires clarity, planning, and persistence. Every industry has its own opportunities, challenges, and requirements, and knowing these early can save valuable time, money, and effort.

To support Santa Ana entrepreneurs, we've created step-by-step roadmaps and checklists for six key industries: Restaurants, Retail, Office-Based Businesses, Home-Based Businesses, Manufacturing, and Transportation.

Each guide covers essentials like:

• Required permits and licenses
• Zoning and compliance
• Certifications
• Industry-specific regulations and considerations

Whether you're launching your first business or expanding into a new field, these tools offer clear, actionable steps so you can focus on what matters most-building a sustainable and successful business.

The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) and SCORE are both great resources for business owners and those who are interested in starting a business. Please click on the links below to view upcoming in person and webinar free training programs on marketing and more.

Arts & Culture

DTSA ArtWalk

Downtown Santa Ana ArtWalk returns Saturday, September 5, for an evening of local art, live music, dancing, vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout DTSA.

This month's lineup includes School of Rock, Mariachi Orgullo de UCI, DJ Ricky Baby with guest DJ La Sweet Sue, SuperSmash, Atomic Dust Bunnies, and more.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

⏰ 5-10 PM

Downtown Santa Ana

Investing in the Artist Grant Program (FY 2025 - 2026):

The Investing in the Artist Grant Program supports emerging and established Santa Ana artists, as well as local arts organizations and cooperatives, with small but impactful grants that help advance their creative work. By investing in artists as vital contributors to the local economy, the program strengthens Santa Ana's creative ecosystem and fosters a more vibrant, diverse, and culturally rich community.

This round's theme "Stories That Unite US in Santa Ana" celebrates the city's rich history, cultural traditions, and diverse voices through collaborative art and creative expression. The program aims to deepen belonging, resilience, and shared pride by transforming individual lived experiences into a collective community narrative. Artists and arts organizations across all mediums are invited to submit proposals that actively engage residents, local businesses, and neighborhood groups.

Highlights:

• 27 total applications
• 19 projects were funded
• 12 Santa Ana residents/organizations received funding
• 6 applications received funding from the City for the first time
• Average funding per applicant was $9,474

Santa Ana WORK Center

WIOA Youth Success Story Resume Building Workshop

The City of Santa Ana WORK Center, through federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth funding, partners with community

organizations to help Santa Ana youth overcome barriers to employment, gain valuable work experience, and build pathways toward long-term careers.

As part of this effort, the City of Santa Ana awarded $200,000 in WIOA Youth funding to Working Wardrobes, a contracted WIOA Youth service provider, to provide employment, education, training, and career development services to eligible youth facing challenges to employment.

One of those youth is Alberto.

A TURNING POINT:

After working as a tree trimmer, Alberto experienced a serious workplace injury that resulted in a fractured tibia, surgery, and ongoing physical therapy. The injury forced him to reconsider his career path, but it did not stop him from planning for his future.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Through the City of Santa Ana's WIOA Youth Program and services provided by Working Wardrobes, Alberto received individualized career coaching, assistance strengthening his résumé, career exploration, and an opportunity to participate in a WIOA-funded Work Experience (WEX).

His work experience at Working Wardrobes' front desk has allowed him to gain hands-on workplace experience while developing communication, customer service, and other essential professional skills.

LOOKING AHEAD:

At the same time, Alberto continues working toward his high school diploma and is pursuing his next career goal: becoming a certified arborist. His long-term vision is to eventually start his own business.

Resume Building Workshop

Join the Santa Ana WORK Center team for a resume building workshop every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10AM to 11 AM!

801 W. Civic Center Dr. Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701

For more info and to RSVP, call (714) 565-2600.

Interview Workshop

Join the Santa Ana WORK Center team for an interview workshop every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 11AM to 12PM!

801 W. Civic Center Dr. Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701

For more info and to RSVP, call (714) 565-2600.

Available Space for Lease