The Economic Development Department strives to:
The department also manages City assets and the Central Parking District and collaborates with outside agencies to support business development.
The City is now accepting applications for the Stockton Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Grant Program. This year $400,000 is available to fund grants to local entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, and organizations that serve as business service providers to entrepreneurs in Stockton. Please review the NOFA below for more details. The deadline to submit an application is June 30, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.
A live, informational webinar describing how to apply for the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Grant Program was held on May 23, 2022. The webinar was recorded and is available using the link below.
The City is soliciting concept proposals from organizations that can build capacity in the network of local nonprofits, increasing the nonprofits' ability to fulfill their mission. Proposals are due Thursday, May 19, 2022, at noon (12:00 p.m.). Please review the NOFA below for more details.
To assist local restaurants and personal care services during the Local Emergency related to COVID-19, the City of Stockton will be offering Temporary Outdoor Permits for both dining and personal care services, such as hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, body waxing, and tattoo parlors.
For a link to applications and permit requirements, please visit the Community Development Department webpage.
San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
San Joaquin Small Business Development Center
Chambers:
The African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County
Central Valley Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 5/24/2022