Economic Development Week
Happy Economic Development Week from the City of Escondido! Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council in 2016 to increase awareness of local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve the quality of life in communities everywhere.
Our economic development department is committed to creating an environment that supports key industries, fosters innovation, and creates job opportunities for our community. But we don't just focus on bringing in new business, we also provide support and resources to help existing businesses thrive and grow. From small startups to established companies, we're here to help fuel economic prosperity for Escondido.
Learn more about our department here: https://escondido.org/economic-development
Volunteers Plant Trees in Downtown
Last Saturday, the City of Escondido Public Works Department hosted a volunteer event to plant trees around Grand Avenue. Nearly 40 volunteers came out to plant trees and improve the condition of the planters in Parking Lot #1. Pictured is Lead Maintenance Technician and ISA Certified Arborist Jacob Gibbs, performing a demonstration on correctly planting a tree and giving it the best chance to thrive. Thank you to the community members who participated in keeping our City healthy and beautiful!
Mi Rancho Market Featured in San Diego Magazine
San Diego Magazine, a publication that highlights all that San Diego County has to offer, reviewed Escondido's Mi Rancho Market. For 13 years, Mi Rancho Market has been a taco dispensary for Escondido. The article highlights the owner's history and decision to open in Escondido and an overview of the business and offerings. Read it all here.
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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556
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Graffiti Restitution:
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Collected Last Week
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Collected Year to Date
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$80
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$4,031.37
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Escondido Business News
Palomar Health to Host Job Fair, Including Search for Nurses to Qualify for $100K Bonus Times of San Diego
Uber-like lawn care app Green Pal expands with Escondido launch The Coast News Group
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Introducing the San Diego Food Justice Project
This funding supports food-focused small business entrepreneurs. Micro-enterprise home kitchen operations (MEKHOs), sidewalk vendors, pop-ups and caterers, and immigrant owned restaurants are all welcome to apply!
Check out the funding details at https://www.cityheightscdc.org/sd-food-justice-project
Economic Development Projects
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS): Every five years, the City of Escondido Economic Development team updates the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS is a document that uses data and community feedback to create policy and activity priorities for a five-year timeframe.
Why It Matters: The CEDS is a way to set a plan to attract and retain high-wage and critical businesses. Businesses play an important role in our community, providing jobs, goods and services to our residents. Many businesses also provide sales tax revenue, and serve as a catalyst to attract investment into the City to fund infrastructure improvements.
This document serves as a way to unite the City with private sector, nonprofit and other government entities on the economic development priorities of the City that will create a healthy economy. One in which people can find the jobs they want to grow their careers, and that provides the financial backbone of the community.
Your participation is important
In this process, in addition to analyzing the data and learning from economic trends, and historical policies, the City wants to hear feedback from business leaders, employees and residents, in what policies and activities would help attract and keep desirable business in Escondido.
Please complete the online survey linked below:
Escondido CEDS Survey Form
Ciudad de Escondido CEDS Encuesta
City of Escondido Economic Development Contacts
Request a Meeting with Our Team
Thinking about starting a business? Already have a business and need additional support? Have a property and looking for tenants or starting improvements? Reach out and we can help you navigate City and community resources to achieve your goals.
The Economic Development Team are always available to help with questions or connecting you to the right resources. Do not hesitate to reach out!
Jennifer Schoeneck, Deputy Director of Economic Development (jschoeneck@escondido.org)
Vince McCaw, Real Property Manager (vmccaw@escondido.org)
Kristin Ugrob, Program Coordinator, Business Licenses (kugrob@escondido.org)
Pedro Cardenas, Management Analyst - Economic Development (pcardenas@escondido.org)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Resources
Watch it's "Start Your Business in a Day "Webinar on demand, in English and Spanish!
Are You Looking for Assistance to Start or Grow Your Small Business? The SBDC is here to help, with its expert advisors. Our business start programs are recurring and often available on-demand as well. Watch live or watch recorded to get the information you need to develop your business concept into a plan, know the legal steps, and even what you need to think about for financing.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Fraudulent Apartment Rentals
Last week, officers were alerted to a possible scam. The suspect was creating false "apartment for rent" advertisements online and placing them on corkboards in laundromats. Officers found at least five families that were victims of the scam and detectives are continuing the investigation. Scams are everywhere, and this is a good reminder to never give cash or online payments to someone without seeing an apartment or merchandise first.
Happy Retirement
After 26 years and over 1200 volunteer hours each, Steve and Gwen Latta are retiring. They have been invaluable leaders and members of our volunteer team. They will be missed. Good luck in all your future endeavors!
Drunk Drivers
This weekend, officers were dealing with a traffic collision in the city. While trying to keep the street closed for investigation, two separate drunk drivers drove into the area. Both of the impaired drivers were safely stopped by the officers and arrested.
Community Resources
Anonymous Tip Line: 760-743-8477 (TIPS)
Crime Data/Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/
Helicopter Announcement Transcription:
Call 858-866-4356 or text "Hello" to 858-866-4356
Megan's Law Information: https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention:
Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240
It's Up to Us Campaign: www.Up2sd.org
Get Connected. Get Help: Dial 211
National Drug Helpline: https://drughelpline.org/contact/ or call 844-289-0879
Non-Emergency Line: 760-839-4722
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 71 applicants, processed 97 applications, and issued 116 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $674,132.00
- Building inspectors completed 209 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 31permits
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 33 inspections
3. Field Engineering active permits 215
Development and Capital Projects Update:
Curious what's happening with development projects around the City? The link below directs to an interactive dashboard of projects currently in various stages of the development process. Browse project descriptions, see locations on the map, browse photos and more.
City of Escondido Project Dashboard
To learn about previous applications for residential and commercial development permits, please visit the Development Project Information Archive page or contact the Planning Division.
