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Escondido Business Update - May 2014

NEW WAYS TO FINANCE ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS

 

Escondido residents and business owners now have two new ways to finance energy-efficient home improvement projects without significant upfront costs. The Escondido City Council has approved participation in the Home Energy Retrofit Opportunity (HERO) program for residential property owners, and the Figtree PACE program for commercial, industrial or multi-family property owners. Both programs provide Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE loans that allow commercial and residential property owners to finance renewable energy projects through long-term, low-cost, financing that is re-paid through their existing property tax bill.

  
Improvements are financed with bonds issued through a Joint Powers Authority. The HERO program is authorized through the Western Riverside Council of Governments and administered by Renovate America, a for-profit corporation based in San Diego. The Figtree program is authorized through the California Enterprise Development Authority.  
  
Both programs are anticipated to be "live" by September 2014. For more information about the programs, please visit www.heroprogram.com or www.figtreefinancing.com.

JOB FAIR

 

The Escondido Public Library's Literacy and Lifelong Learning Division is partnering with Goodwill Industries to host a Job Fair on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Library's Turrentine Room, located at 239 South Kalmia Street, Escondido, CA 92025.

 

The Job Fair is open to the general public and job seekers will have the opportunity to meet more than two dozen potential employers with open positions that range from entry through professional levels. Participating employers will represent an array of industries and fields including: hospitality, healthcare, education, government, law enforcement, high tech, retail, and manufacturing. Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resume and may be invited to participate in on-site interviews.

 

Escondido Library's Literacy and Lifelong Learning Division provides adults with one-on-one tutoring and courses to improve their reading and writing skills. The program's career readiness component builds on the development of these skills to help prepare participants for employment and career advancement.

 

Escondido Public Library programs, services, and events are free and open to the public. For information on Literacy Services and other Library programs, visit library.escondido.org, or contact Josephine Jones at (760) 839-4219. 

SBA AWARDS

 

U.S. Small Business Administration San Diego District Office and San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center Regional Network and its Service Centers will present awards to recognize small businesses that have persevered and succeeded and those who advocate for small businesses.  

 

June 11, 2014  8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 Town and Country Resort & Conference Center
500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley San Diego
 

Cost: $50 per Seat

Contact: Jill Andrews, jill.andrews@sba.gov or centerinfo@miracosta.edu or 760-795-8740

 

Online registration: https://foundation.miracosta.edu/buyticketsSBA.aspx?sid=35

 

 

MAKE IT IN AMERICA CONFERENCE   

                

Bringing Together

Asian and U.S. Innovators and Investors

Nov. 19-22, 2014

California Center for the Arts, Escondido

 

Video games, delivery drones, sensor technology, holograms, cyber security, and paper-less paper - all investment possibilities - will be some of the topics explored in the first of its kind conference to take place Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 19-22, 2014, at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, San Diego County, California.

 

"Make It In America: Boosting Possibility Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship" will also focus on the  latest advances in stem cell research, nanotechnology, virtual reality and other disciplines in science and technology, as well as how to do business in America and Southern California. The conference, a collaborative effort by federal, county, local and non-profit officials, will provide a venue for overseas investors and innovators to examine potential partnerships in San Diego and elsewhere in Southern California.

 

Guests will come from China, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam and include business leaders from the four-county region.  While Asian participants are invited to consider America's potential for investment, regional businesses should attend to raise awareness about what they do, meet potential partners and investors or gain additional insights on improving their products or industries.

 

Topics for discussion are on the website www.makeitinamerica.net, which also includes cost of registration and sponsorship opportunities.

 

 

 

 

New Business

 

Welcome to the following new businesses in Downtown Escondido:

 

  • Smokin Beaver, 146 North Kalmia Street, caters to the needs of the home brewer and winemaker providing wine yeast, malted grains, 40 varieties of yeast and hops, as well as equipment. For information call 760-747-BREW or visit www.SmokinBeaver.com.

  • Dreambox Candle and Boutique, 156 W Grand Avenue, offers specialty candles and soaps. For information call 760-802-1109 or visit www.DreamboxCandle.com

 

 

 

 
For more information please contact us at (760) 839-4507 or tcollins@escondido.org.