City of Santa Ana Economic Development

The Santa Ana City Council has unanimously approved the largest and most expensive mixed-use, master planned development in the city’s history, the 41-acre, $2.9 billion Related Bristol urban village that will transform Santa Ana’s southern gateway. The project is expected to create 16,834 one-time jobs and $1.5 billion in one-time labor income citywide, as well as 1,215 to 5,529 new jobs and over $337 million in new labor income on an ongoing basis. “This is a historic project for Santa Ana that will create thousands of new jobs and housing units while generating billions of dollars for the local economy,” Mayor Valerie Amezcua said. “The City Council’s unanimous approval of Related Bristol reflects our vision and commitment to plan for the needs of our current and future residents through responsible growth and thoughtful new development that will benefit the entire community.” Read more about Related Bristol: https://lnkd.in/gwim2sge Alvaro Nunez Related California

Today marked the grand opening of ROVE, Santa Ana's first EV Charging Center, and the first of 10 planned locations in the region! ?? Hosted by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, the event featured a special performance by the Santa Ana High School band, bringing extra energy to the celebration! ?? Mayor Valerie Amezcua presented ROVE with a Certificate of Recognition, joined by Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan, Councilmember Phil Bacerra, Councilmember David Penaloza, and City Manager Alvaro Nu?ez all highlighting the impact of sustainable infrastructure. ???? This innovative center features 40 covered EV charging stations and a ReCharge by Gelson's market on site, where customers can shop while charging their cars—and even have their groceries delivered directly to their vehicle! ???? A big shoutout to ROVE for supporting local businesses, hiring local companies for security, maintenance, and construction subcontracting. We can't wait to see what’s next for this growing network of green energy! ?? #SantaAna #EVCharging #Sustainability #ROVE #LocalBusiness

In partnership with the Official Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce , Little Saigon Tv Network, and the City of Santa Ana, we are excited to announce the annual Vietnamese Business Forum on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the historic Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. This year’s theme is Economic Empowerment and Business Development in Santa Ana: fostering collaboration, driving economic growth, and creating opportunities for Vietnamese businesses. Enjoy free admission, free parking, and complimentary refreshments while learning from an insightful panel of industry leaders and networking with like-minded entrepreneurs. Explore the expo hall featuring a variety of businesses and resources! Visit VACOC.org/events to register! #vietnamesebusinesses?#vietnamesebusinessforum?#santaanaca

We had a fantastic turnout at the Business Startup Workshop hosted by the city’s Economic Development Division! In addition to valuable insights on starting and expanding businesses in Santa Ana, attendees had the opportunity to hear from representatives of our Planning and Business License teams. They presented key information on zoning, permits, and licensing—important steps for entrepreneurs on their business journey. The workshop, offered in both English and Spanish, catered to a diverse group of business owners who are now equipped and eager to move forward with starting their business. #santaanadoesbusiness

Last week our City Manager, Alvaro Nunez, participated in a panel with neighboring city managers, discussing the demographic and economic profile of Little Saigon. CSUF’s Dr. Anil Puri provided an insightful presentation on the Vietnamese business community's diversity, talent, and growth in the region. We look forward to seeing Little Saigon continue to thrive as a key part of Santa Ana and Orange County's future! Thank you Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics and Orange County/Inland Empire SBDC Network for hosting a wonderful event!

The Economic Development and Purchasing team attended the annual PROCON – OC’s Procurement Conference yesterday, hosted by the Small Business Diversity Network (SBDN). We were able to connect with potential city vendors and explain our bidding process to attendees. Thank you Jay Ungos for extending the invite to the City of Santa Ana and organizing a great event! Karla Lopez Lulu Medel, MBA

Our Assistant City Manager, organizes monthly site visits and tours for the city’s Executive Management Team (EMT), providing an in-depth look at key areas of interest, ongoing projects, and recent developments. Yesterday, we had the privilege of touring Rove, a full-service EV charging center, to get a preview of what's to come. Thank you, ROVE, for choosing Santa Ana as the first of many locations to launch in Southern California. Special thank you to Max Levenstein and Terry Casey for leading the tour. Stay tuned for their grand opening announcement!

SAVE THE DATE! The Official Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce and City of Santa Ana are partnering to host the annual Vietnamese Business Forum on October 23, 2024 at the Bowers Museum. Event registration will be opening soon. In the meantime, add the event to your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there! #vietnamesebusinessforum #vacoc #downtownoc

The City of Santa Ana is excited to partner with the Official Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce on the upcoming Vietnamese Business Forum. Stay tuned for event details. We look forward to seeing you there! #vietnamesebusinessforum #vacoc #downtownoc

Three outdated office buildings and a vacant land parcel in south Santa Ana will be transformed into a modern industrial campus called the South Coast Technology Center that will revitalize business activity in the area. The approval is one of a number of major development projects currently undergoing entitlement review by the City of Santa Ana and is reflective of the vision and nimbleness of the City Council and of the new City administration to keep pace with change. The proposed development is anticipated to generate 687 permanent jobs and 555 one-time jobs associated with its construction, while increasing the production of goods and services in Santa Ana by $256.1 million annually. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gSmMJyMq