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Small Business Monthly UpdateEconomic Development Department || December 2019
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Code Stack Academy Brings Tech to Stockton
Downtown Stockton will soon welcome Code Stack Academy to the neighborhood. Code Stack is animmersive, non-profit, software engineering school operated by the San Joaquin County Office ofEducation. It creates a pipeline of quality, local software engineers in Stockton, for Stockton. Code Stack Academy is currently located at the San Joaquin Department of Education campus, and withthis move, they are excited to be more visible in the community. “As a department of the San JoaquinCounty Office of Education, it’s our mission to serve our community,” shared Johnny Arguelles, the CodeStack Division Director. “Software engineering is the most in-demand job in the world and provides thebuilding blocks for innovation. With over 70 coders on staff, we are the local experts in softwareengineering. Now we want to leverage our resources and grow local talent for the community and
businesses. We are excited about the future of Stockton.” What does a resource like Code Stack mean for businesses in Stockton? Having Code Stack in Stocktoncan help keep local businesses competitive. Code Stack Academy interns and alumni can help makebusinesses more efficient, with the ability to evaluate and determine how software, web apps, and/ormobile apps can improve business workflows and systems. Their work creates efficiencies for businessesand creates a better experience for customers. Code Stack is the most immersive code school in the region. Their first program opened September of2018. It's a 9-month program, and interested participants can start registration now by visiting the CodeStack website. Interns and alumni can provide affordable tech solutions for Stockton businesses in:
System Design/ArchitectureUI/UX Design and PrototypingDatabase DevelopmentDevOpsAI/Cloud ServicesQA AutomationMobile App DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentGame Development
Your business can get a free consultation about improving efficiency, and you can learn more about theprogram, by visiting the Code Stack website.
Find out more about Code Stack
BUSINESS RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
City of StocktonSmall Business Micro-Loans
The City of Stockton's Small Business Micro-Loan Program assists local businesses with financing needsby providing:
Loans up to $30,000 to businesses located within Stockton city limits.Interest rates starting at the current Prime Rate plus 2%, with a maximum loan term of five (5)years.Funds for operating capital, including permit and license fees, furniture, fixtures and equipment,rehabilitation, and manufacturing equipment.
The program offers flexible terms and conditions that are tailored to the specific needs of each borrower.The City will work with you to create an amortization structured to match the purpose of the loan,including no pre-payment penalties. Business consulting is also provided at no cost to the borrower.Businesses receiving loan proceeds must create or retain at least one full-time equivalent job.
For more information, click here, or, for questions about this program, please call (209) 937-8539 or emailthe Economic Development Department.
Small Business Micro-Loans
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
The City of Stockton anticipates receiving federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD) to assist low- and moderate-income persons, expand economic opportunities,provide decent housing, and/or provide a suitable living environment.
As a recipient of federal funding, the City allocates these funds to various activities to meet priority needsand specific objectives identified in the City's Consolidated Plan, such as:
Rental HousingOwner Housing (rehabilitation/ down payment)Commercial RehabilitationPublic ServicesHomeless shelters
To review all objectives, review the City's Consolidated Plan.
Applications must be submitted to the City's Economic Development Department, 400 E. Main Street, 4thFloor, no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2020.
For more information, visit our website.
Deadline for Submission of Application:Monday, January 6, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
CDBG & ESG for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
THE STOCKMARKET: HOLIDAY AT THE POINT
December 7, 20193:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center Street
Looking for things to do in Stockton? Stockmarket is one of the most unique festivals in California! Partmakers market, part street food festival, part concert in the park- you'll find something for everyone! Anoutdoor curated marketplace in Stockton featuring the Central Valley’s best makers, vintage, music, andstreet food. Shop, sip, snack, and socialize!
SHOPA curated selection of vendors including: screen-printed clothing, handmade jewelry, original art, up-cycled furniture, custom leather goods, body products, vintage clothing & decor, and home & garden.
SIP + SNACK.Sample the tasty treats from our selection of artisan caterers, food trucks, and craft drinks. This is one ofthe most fun places to eat in Stockton!
SOCIALIZE.Listen to local bands, play giant Jenga, get your Hoola-hoop on, and soak up the atmosphere!
StockMarket: Holiday at the Point Event
STOCKTON IN THE NEWS
Artist brings Umbrella Alley,art workshops to Stockton...
A local artist has created a unique artinstallation between two buildings inStockton. Saul Serna brought UmbrellaAlley to a Stockton alleyway in earlyOctober to turn heads and bring pride tothe community. The art piece is located inYosemite ...
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It's never too early to becivically engaged. Just ask...
"Can I start?" Aphiwe Mngwengwe asked.The third-grader calmly and quietly heldher note cards as she awaited an answer.Aphiwe, her mother, Zanele Mngwengwe,and Elizabeth Skinner, operationsmanager for Stockton Shelter for theHomeless, had...
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VIDEO: Deputies aid Stocktonofficer in wheelchair...
The Stockton Police Department issending thanks to San Joaquin Countysheriff's deputies who helped an officer ina wheelchair during a Spartan Race.Avideo posted to the police department'sFacebook page Sunday shows sheriff'sdeputies helping...
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Stockton housing market oneof the best in the country
STOCKTON, Calif. - Near Stockton'sMiracle Mile sits a 1904 Craftsman-styletwo-story, two-bedroom, two-bath home ona quiet, neighborhood street. "Big diningroom," said new homeowner P.J. Bell. Bellis a content writer for a healthcarecompany. ...
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FEATURED PROPERTY
For Lease - Hotel Stockton Ground Floor Offices121 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA
Elegant ground floor office suite available inDowntown Stockton. Beautifully built-out withseven private offices, bullpen, reception, andbreakroom. $2,500/mo. Ready to occupy.
Super pedestrian and vehicular visibility on WeberAvenue, across from the Courthouse.
Parking garage on the next block. Easy access viabus lines or I-5 and 99 via the CrosstownFreeway.
Highlights:Office space: 2,500 sq. ft.Type of Space: OfficeLease Type: Modified GrossZones: Commercial Downtown
For property information, contact Mahala Burns at
209-235-5231 or [email protected].
To view additional available properties throughoutthe city, visit AdvantageStockton.com.
View property listing
CITY OF STOCKTONCRIME PREVENTION CORNER
Delivery Package Theft
Delivery Package Theft Tips to Prevent Delivery Package Theft:
Have packages delivered to where you are, not to where youaren't.Consider having packages delivered to your office or place ofemployment instead of your home.Use tracking numbers and delivery notifications. Most majorshipping companies offer this free service and can send youa text or email when your package arrives.Ask family members, trusted neighbors and friends to acceptdeliveries on your behalf or to pick-up your packages.Request packages to be placed in a less conspicuous spot,such as a side door or behind a planter or garbage can.Many shipping companies now allow you to request a delivery time or time frame - schedulepackages for when someone is home.Install a smart security camera at your front door.Request signature on delivery, if possible. Some companies and shippers offer locker service orfor packages to be held at the delivery distribution center for pick-up.Keep an eye out for suspicious vehicles and people in your neighborhood and report suspiciousactivity to the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377.
EVENTS
Downtown Stockton AllianceWhat do you want to see at
Independence Park?Five part meeting begins
December 5, 20195:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Stockton Alliance125 Bridge Place, 3rd Floor
Small Business Development Center,San Joaquin Delta College
Introduction to Government ContractingDecember 11, 2019
Greater StocktonChamber of CommerceWinter Diversity Mixer
December 5, 20195:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Haggin Museum1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, CA 95203
Small Business Development Center,San Joaquin Delta College
Starting and Financing a BusinessDecember 11, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.Webinar
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Work Net Building, 2nd floor
56 S. Lincoln St.
Small Business Development Center,San Joaquin Delta College
Success Starts Here WorkshopDecember 17, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.SBDC/WorkNet
56 S. Lincoln St.
Upcoming City events
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