SB 1274 Puts Santa Fe Springs’ Industrial Economy on the State’s Map
New state law recognizes the unique needs of California’s industrial cities and strengthens the foundation for future advocacy Santa Fe Springs has long been an economic engine for the Southeast Los Angeles County region. Now, a new California law formally recognizes what local businesses, workers and community leaders have known for years: Santa Fe Springs is an industrial city with an economic footprint that extends well beyond its residential population. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1274
A Year After Uniting, the BIG 4 Cities Deliver Their First Joint Economic Development Deal
A year ago, Commerce, City of Industry, Santa Fe Springs, and Vernon were four adjoining Los Angeles County cities that competed against one another for the same industrial employers. In October 2025, they formalized a different approach: the BIG 4, a coalition built to pursue investment as one region rather than four competitors. Today, the alliance points to its first completed deal. Juanita's Foods, the 80-year-old maker of the No. 1 brand of Mexican-style menudo and pozole in the United States, will
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Unlocking Free Government-Funded Executive Consulting Through the SBDC
As a business owner, hiring an outside agency or private consultant to audit your financials, fix your marketing funnel, or map out an expansion can easily cost thousands of dollars. Fortunately, you can bypass those costs entirely by utilizing a powerful resource right in our backyard: the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the SBDC provides 100% free, confidential, one-on-one business consulting to help both startups and established
Supporting California Businesses with Energy-Efficient Natural Gas Upgrades
California businesses have opportunities to improve energy efficiency, manage operating costs, and modernize their facilities through the C-BEST Program. Restaurants, hospitality businesses, and commercial laundry operations often have unique energy demands that could impact day-to-day operations and utility expenses. The C-BEST Program helps make energy-efficient upgrades more accessible. The program offers eligible businesses utility rebates that can help offset a portion of the installation costs for
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