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The memorandum outlines the activities of the Business Development Division within the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, detailing its focus on supporting small businesses, downtown activities, and corporate engagement. It highlights the division's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, its structural changes, and various initiatives aimed at enhancing the local business ecosystem. The report includes statistics on employment and business establishments in San José, the establishment of a Small Business Advisory Committee, and the implementation of programs to assist small businesses, including the Small Business Ally program and technical assistance initiatives.
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The Business Development Division supports businesses through outreach, collaboration, and policy development.
Post-COVID-19, the division shifted focus to assist small businesses, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.
In 2023, San José had approximately 60,000 business establishments employing around 435,000 people.
The division consists of 15 positions, including a dedicated Small Business team.
The Small Business Ally program has assisted over 14,000 small businesses since its inception.
A Small Business Advisory Committee was formed to provide advice on small business sustainability and collaboration.
The division has increased its communication efforts, including social media engagement and business training outreach.
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CED AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 4/22/24 CC 24-335 (d)1 FROM: Nanci Klein SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: April 12, 2024 Approved Date 4/14/24 SUBJECT: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION ACTIVITIES ANNUAL REPORT RECOMMENDATION Accept the annual report on the activities of the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs’ Business Development Division, including small business assistance, downtown activity, corporate engagement, and development facilitation. BACKGROUND The Business Development Division in the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs supports businesses and strengthens the economy through the core service areas of outreach, partner collaboration, service contracts, development facilitation, policy development, economic analysis, and communications. Historically, the Division focused a large segment of its limited resources on outreach to attract new businesses to San José or on continued expansion of existing major employers, boosting the City’s jobs and revenue base. Triggered by the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Business Development Division pivoted to serve the small business community with a...
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This document outlines the status and planned outcomes for various Neighborhood Business District Associations for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It details the activities and progress of each association, including efforts to establish business improvement districts, recruit new members, and enhance community engagement.
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Alameda Business Association: Consultants procured to attract new members and address funding strategies; request for funding submitted in March 2024.
Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association: Campaign for property-based business improvement district failed; new board members appointed; inaugural mixer organized.
Calle Willow Business Association: Reestablished with new board members and regular meetings.
East Santa Clara Business Association: Consultant appointed in June 2023; new identity and marketing strategy planned for the East Village.
Monterey Corridor Business Association: Marketing plan completed; business improvement district formation process initiated.
Story Road: New business district project launched in March 2024; recruitment for Board of Directors underway.
Tully Eastridge Business Association: Enhanced district vitality through grants and community events; business improvement district formation process initiated.
Winchester Boulevard: Consultant agreement executed in early 2024; project launch scheduled for late April.
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ATTACHMENT A Neighborhood Business District Association FY 2023-2024 Status and Planned Outcome Report Business District Association Year Status & Planned Outcome Alameda Business Association (ABA) Year 1 In spring 2023 staff procured consultants to reinvigorate the board, attract new members, identify marketing programs and address the long-term funding strategies for the ABA. The progress has been positive with new non-profits, property owners and financial institutions joining the association. Monthly member meetings restarted and as a result paid memberships are growing. Buoyed by this success the board formally submitted a request to OEDCA in March 2024 for funding to explore the formation of a property-based or community benefit improvement district and extend the funding for the capacity building consultant an additional year. Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association (ARSCSBA Year 2 In late 2023 the ARSCSBA campaigned to establish a property-based business improvement district within its boundaries but was unable to secure the minimum 30% threshold of support from property owners. OEDCA is committed to support ARSCSBA and contracted with a specialist consultant...
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This document outlines the Business Development Division's Work Plan for FY 2024-2025, focusing on various initiatives aimed at strengthening the small business ecosystem, providing technical assistance, improving business corridors, and enhancing downtown management. Key activities include launching new programs for small businesses, hosting resource events, establishing improvement districts, and addressing downtown safety and cleanliness.
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Strengthening the Small Business Ecosystem through advisory recommendations and new programs.
Launching a 'Women in Business' program and providing free legal services to business owners.
Establishing improvement districts for the Monterey Road Corridor and Tully Road.
Implementing public realm improvements in downtown areas, including pedestrian mall laws and beautification initiatives.
Addressing unhoused and mental illness issues through social services support.
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ATTACHMENT B Business Development Division FY 2024-2025 Work Plan Focus Area Work Plan Item Planned Outcome Small Business Strengthening the Small Business Ecosystem Small Business Advisory Committee: Provide recommendations to staff and City Council focusing on access to capital, neighborhood business corridors, business advice & education and permitting resulting in three to five new programs, policies or initiatives. Revamp the BOS Network: Launch a new web-based service with digital tools and network for small business/business associations in the Fall of 2024. Promotion: Leverage the Shop Local page, sjeconomy.com/shoplocalsj and focus social media content, digital ads and earned media to promote two business corridors/neighborhoods each month. Attract an average of 2,000 visits monthly to the Shop Local page and increase engagement on social media by 2% each quarter. Technical Assistance 1 Inclusive Prosperity: Launch a new ‘Women in Business’ program with partner Focus Area Work Plan Item Planned Outcome Prosperity Lab to coincide with Women’s History Month in March 2025. Free Legal Services: Launch an 18-month program, estimated to serve over 100 business owners, focused...
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The document is an Activities Report from the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, specifically from the Business Development Division. It outlines various initiatives and statistics related to community and economic development in San José, including support for small businesses, neighborhood commercial corridors, and corporate outreach efforts. The report highlights the structure of the division, recent activities, and key performance indicators as of April 22, 2024.
Key points
The Business Development Division aims to strengthen San José's economy through outreach, collaboration, and economic analysis.
There are 60,000 businesses with at least one employee registered in San José.
The citywide unemployment rate is 4.5%, with a 13.5% change in job postings from April 2023 to March 2024.
The report mentions various programs and events aimed at supporting small businesses, including resource and networking events.
Investment in underserved business districts has expanded, with new business associations being launched.
The document includes statistics on business grants and assistance provided to local businesses.
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Office of Economic Development + Cultural Affairs Business Development Division Activities Report Community and Economic Development Committee April 22, 2024 Item (d)1 Emprendéte 2024 at School of Arts and Culture Blage Zelalich, Deputy Director Victor Farlie, Small Business Team Lead Nathan Donato-Weinstein, Downtown Manager | Business Development Division Who We Are & What We Do OEDCA’s Business Development Division strengthens San José’s economy through outreach, collaboration, development facilitation, economic analysis, and communications. New structure to serve multiple segments of the City’s business community effectively and improve San José’s position as an attractive place to invest and do business. 10 permanent, 5 time-limited staff focused on: Small Business and Neighborhood Commercial Corridors Downtown Corporate Outreach/Development Facilitation Helping Small Businesses Thrive: Tools to Grow Your Online Presence & Manage Your Finances – May 2023 2 | Business Ecosystem Vital Signs ~60,000 Businesses with 1+ employee and registered with the City -13.5% Change in job postings for San José metro, April 2023March 2024 2,897 427,000 4.5% Citywide unemployment...