Our mission is to provide comprehensive, proactive economic
development programs and services that both improve the quality of life
and economic well-being of El Cerrito residents and establish a business
climate that fosters growth and vitality for existing El Cerrito businesses
and attracts new enterprises.In support of our mission, we have designed Economic Development Division programs to attract new businesses to El Cerrito and to help existing businesses prosper.
We offer the following services:
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Assist existing businesses by giving them the tools they need to grow and thrive. |
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Work with the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce and other business resource providers to identify and offer programs that meet the needs of existing businesses. |
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Collaborate with the Economic Development Board to implement economic development programs and projects. |
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Identify opportunities, sites, and markets for prospective investors in commercial, retail, and residential development. |
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Provide market research and demographic data to existing and prospective businesses. |
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Help new development applicants successfully navigate the City's permitting process. |
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Serve as an ombudsman to the business community, helping ensure fairness and accountability in City actions affecting them. |
