Economic Development Division
The Economic Development supports investment in Stockton and the Stockton business community. Visit the Economic Development website Advantage Stockton for additional programs, community information, and site selection.
Economic Development Strategic Action Plan
Read the 2022 Economic Development Strategic Action Plan to learn more about the division's priorities and how it supports the City's vision to make Stockton the best city in America to live, raise a family, and grow a business.
Economic Development Strategic Action Plan
Stockton Community Profile
The Stockton Community Profile can help you become acquainted with one of California’s great Central Valley cities – Stockton, California. Whether you are looking to open a new business, relocate to California, or enter the West Coast and global market, Stockton has something for you.
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Stockton Business Resource Guide
Thinking about starting a business in Stockton? Use this ten-step brochure guide to starting a business in the City of Stockton.
- Complete Business Resource Guide
- Business Resource Guide- Brochure
- Business Resource Guide Spanish Brochure
Business Programs & Financial Assistance
Entrepreneurs and businesses can find out about business resources and financial assistance on our financial assistance page.
Development and Site Plan Review Program
The Economic Review Committee (ERC) is a free, voluntary service for project developers and business owners in Stockton. Consider a meeting before you apply for a building permit or check project requirements and get feedback on preliminary site plans.
Interested in scheduling a meeting?
Please contact the Economic Development Department.
Opportunity Zones
Visit the Stockton Opportunity Zones Portal through Advantage Stockton for an interactive map of the 19 designated Opportunity Zones in Stockton and detailed demographic information for each one.
To learn more about Opportunity Zones, the tax incentives, and the Stockton community, read our Stockton Opportunity Zones Prospectus.
Food and Agriculture
Learn about Stockton's food and agriculture plans and programs
Economic Development Newsletters
2023 Insights Newsletter
2022 Insights Newsletter
Sign up for the Economic Development Department's e-newsletter.
External Links
Chambers of Commerce
African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County
Central Valley Asian American Chamber
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Sports
Stockton Kings - Basketball
Stockton Ports - Baseball
Stockton Rush - Indoor Soccer
Waterway
San Joaquin / Sacramento Delta
This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 2/3/2023