Welcome
Welcome to the January Edition of Jurupa Valley's Economic Development Monthly Report.
 Happy New Year! As we enter 2025, the City of Jurupa Valley is developing a multi-year Economic Development Strategy with identified goals and priorities that can serve as a roadmap to strengthen our community and local economy. This strategy will coordinate efforts across City departments, regional partners, and local businesses to foster a thriving business environment and strengthen the community.
As part of this effort, the City of Jurupa Valley will be hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 6 - 7 p.m. at Skyview Event Center. The Skyview Event Center is located at 5257 Wineville Ave. Community members will have the opportunity to share their ideas about Jurupa Valley's economy, business opportunities, supporting local businesses, and community needs.
Lastly, the City of Jurupa Valley has released a survey for the public to complete. Please complete the following survey below to share your insights on the economic needs of Jurupa Valley and how the City can best support existing and future businesses in the community. Surveys are available in English and Spanish. The last day to complete the survey will be Friday, February 28th.
For English, please use the following link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LJNVNF7.
For Spanish, please use the following link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DN5S2TM.
For more information, please send an email to econdev@jurupavalley.org.
Grand Opening - First Bank
 First Bank celebrated its grand opening on December 11, 2024! First Bank is located 7862 Limonite Ave., within the former K-Mart shopping center and is the second First Bank location in Jurupa Valley. First Bank was first established in 1906 with the goal of assisting residents of a small, farming community near St. Louis, Missouri. They have successfully expanded to numerous locations throughout Illinois and California. First Bank offers business banking, commercial banking, and personal banking services to their clients.
For more information, visit www.first.bank.
Business Spotlight - Bakeria
 Guadencio Murgia, (far right), poses for a photo with his staff.
Welcome to Bakeria, a locally-owned bakery operating at 5850 Etiwanda Ave. Bakeria has been serving the Jurupa community since 2015. They specialize in producing authentic Mexican sweet bread/pan dulce Mexicano, custom cakes, tamales, sandwiches, fresh juices, menudo and pozole. For the holiday season, they also produced Rosca de Reyes (pictured above), and sold over 1,000 units during the holiday season. Gaudencio Murguia, co-owner of Bakeria, stated that customers traveled from as far away as Bakersfield, CA for their sweet bread and pastries.
For more information, call 951.361.9170.
Shop Jurupa Valley Campaign
This is a reminder of the importance of shopping and dining in Jurupa Valley. Shopping and dining locally accomplishes the following:
- Reduces air pollution since automobiles travel fewer miles
- Supports existing and creates new jobs
- Stimulates our local economy
- Facilitates community building
- Allows discovery of unique finds
- Re-circulates money back into our community (“multiplier effect”)
- Encourages improved customer service
Register Your Business
All businesses must register with the City of Jurupa Valley to obtain a Business Registration Certificate. Registering your business ensures your business is operating in the proper zone and is a permitted use. Businesses must also renew their business registration on an annual basis to remain compliant with the City of Jurupa Valley Municipal Code.
Businesses that are not physically located within the City limits may also be required to obtain a City of Jurupa Valley Business Registration Certificate if they are working within the City.
To apply for a business registration, visit our City Hall front counter, which is located at 8930 Limonite Ave. or click here for the application.
Jurupa Road Grade Separation Project
The Jurupa Road Grade Separation Project will create a four-lane underpass on Jurupa Road under Van Buren Blvd. Upon completion, this underpass will significantly improve safety and traffic circulation for its users.
The following businesses are open during construction:
- Cleaner’s Plus
- Domino’s
- Donut Tyme
- Dr. Tooth
- El Corral Mexican Grill
- Family Discount
- Family Ortiz Nutrition
- JD’s Mission Steakhouse
- Marie’s Beauty Salon
- Ortega Produce
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- Panaderia Jalisco Bakery
- Pizza King
- Plaza Liquor
- SecurCare Self Storage
- Southridge Cycling
- Stater Bros
- State Farm
- Subway
- Your Hair Center
- 4 Different Auto Shops
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Available Retail Space - Vista Plaza
 Immediate occupancy is now available at 7840 Limonite Avenue. Join national retailers such Harbor Freight, Five Below, and Daiso (coming soon) in a newly renovated shopping center. Current configurations provide 44,766 SF and 9,000 SF of available retail space. This site offers close proximity to Interstate 15, State Route 91, and major thoroughfares. In addition, Vista Plaza converges into a populated residential area and offers great frontage on Limonite Ave.
For more information, contact Debi Myers at 949.636.4501.
Economic Resources
 MicroEnterprise Collaborative of Inland Southern California consists of a diverse coalition of community leaders dedicated to improving small business development in the Inland Empire and eastern Los Angeles County. The purpose of the MicroEnterprise Collaborative is to create and sustain business and jobs through micro-business development.
For direct access to the small business loan resource page and business assistance programming, visit www.microbizinsocal.org/small-business-assistance-tool/.
California Employment Training Panel
The California Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good paying, long-term jobs. ETP provides financial assistance to California employers through performance-based reimbursement for the cost of training employees. ETP's programs assist with ensuring California businesses will have the skilled workers they need to remain competitive.
For more information, visit www.etp.ca.gov/fundingopportunities/.
State & Federal Clean Energy Incentives
 The Office of Economic Development has launched a new Clean Energy Tax Incentives and Federal Programs webpage on RivCoED.org. This section of the webpage compiles a variety of state and federal incentives available to support clean energy innovation and sustainability efforts in Riverside County. These opportunities, including the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the California Energy Commission’s programs, provide a range of tax credits, grants, and funding options for businesses and entrepreneurs.
For more information, visit www.rivcoed.org/state-and-federal-clean-energy-incentives.
 The Riverside County Office of Economic Development and Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center is providing up to $5,000 for businesses located in Riverside County. All existing businesses and new businesses that started on or after July 1, 2022 are eligible to apply.
For additional information on the Thrive Program, please contact Bizinfo@rivco.org.
Business Webinars
 Wednesday, January 15, at 10 a.m.
This webinar will focus on the steps you can take to secure your business from cyberattacks. It will cover the actions you can take to make your information management system more secure. These actions will reduce your vulnerabilities and enable you to recover from cyber-attack. Securing your business from cyber exploits is one of the most important things you can do.
To register, visit www.sba.gov/event/61562.
 Every Monday, from January 20, 2025 - March 3, 2025
Unlock the potential of your business with CA Shop Small’s comprehensive seven-week program designed to guide entrepreneurs and established businesses toward online success. Whether you're just starting out or ready to expand your online footprint, this free program offers tailored paths to fit your business stage.
Program Schedule:
Day: Mondays
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Optional Hands-On Workshop:
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Program Structure:
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Week 1 (Jan 20 - Jan 24): Introduction to Online Business
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Week 2 (Jan 27 - Jan 31): Product Sourcing and Pricing
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Week 3 (Feb 3 - Feb 7): Store Setup and Branding
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Week 4 (Feb 10 - Feb 14): Payment, Shipping, and Inventory Management
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Week 5 (Feb 17 - Feb 21): Marketplace Guidelines and Marketing Launch
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Week 6 (Feb 24 - Feb 28): Review and Final Setup
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Week 7 (Mar 3): Virtual Launch Party, Live Q&A, and Networking
To register, visit www.sba.gov/event/61565.
 Wednesday, January 22, at 10 a.m.
Join our free webinar for a straightforward dive into the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a crucial law for businesses, new and old. Whether you're launching a startup or managing an established company, understanding the CTA is essential. Learn the steps you need to take to stay compliant starting immediately.
To register, visit www.sba.gov/event/61603.
Riverside County Monthly Job Fair
 January 31, 2025, from 9 AM - 12:30 PM
The Riverside County Workforce Development will resume hosting their monthly job fairs at their main office, located at 1325 Spruce St., Riverside, CA, 92507. This event is free to the public. Several public agencies and for-profit businesses will be present for this event. In addition, Riverside County's Workforce Development staff provides job seekers with a career coach, resume assistance, and interviewing resources such as mock interviews, job interview tips, and how to answer common interview questions. Job seekers are asked to bring several copies of their updated resume and to dress professionally.
For more information, call 951.955.3081 or email Lance at Lance.Sayavong@edd.ca.gov.
Start a Business in Jurupa Valley
Thinking about starting a business or expanding your business in Jurupa Valley? Please contact our Economic Development team at econdev@jurupavalley.org to help you get started on your business endeavors!
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