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Escondido Business Update - July 2014
Grants Available for Business Property Improvements                   

Plan 9 alehouse

 

The Escondido City Council recently approved an allocation of $100,000 for the Facade and Property Improvement Program as part of the fiscal year 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Project budget. Business properties can qualify for up to $20,000 in matching grant funds for making exterior improvements. Recent grant recipients include BK Cellars Urban Winery and Tasting Lounge, and Plan 9 Alehouse.

  
Palomar Medical Center Named One of the Most Technologically Advanced Hospitals in the World     
               

Top Master's In Healthcare Administration's recent list of the 30 most technologically advanced hospitals in the world placed Escondido's state of the art hospital at number five.

HERO Program Launches in Escondido
                    
The Home Energy Retrofit Opportunity program, or HERO program, has officially launched in Escondido. In April 2014, City Council approved a partnership with HERO to administer Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans. HERO allows homeowners to finance energy efficient upgrades through their property tax bill. See if you qualify today!  
teleworkSD - Free Consulting Services for Employers  
                 

teleworkSD is a pilot project that will provide free resources for employers who want to explore and implement telework programs in San Diego County.

 

Telework has proven benefits for employers including an increase in staff productivity, employees who work during peak performance times, reduced air pollution and greenhouse gases, aiding in the recruitment and retention of staff, and reducing the demand for parking and office space.  

A Warm Welcome to these
New Escondido Businesses:
 
Rita's Italian Ice - 1022-B W. El Norte Pkwy.

Firehouse Subs - 880 W. Valley Pkwy.

Center for Vibrant Health and Wellness - 283 S. Escondido Blvd.
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For questions regarding this information, or ideas for future e-newsletter content, please contact Michelle Geller at
(760) 839-4587 or mgeller@escondido.org