| July
1, 2009
Whittier City Council Approves
a Local Economic Stimulus and Business Assistance Plan, click
here to view press release.
“Growing Whittier-Planning the Future, Preserving the Past”
is the theme for economic development activities in the City of
Whittier. The City values the unique history and strives to maintain
the character of the community while recognizing the importance
of being flexible to accommodate the changing economy in Southern
California. Economic development is a top priority for the Council
because it plays an integral role in the community. Prosperous
business owners, quality, high-paying jobs, and an increased tax
base produce a healthy city. With an increased economic vitality,
the City may continue to provide a high quality of life for workers,
business owners, property owners and all residents.
The Vision for economic development
in the City of Whittier is: A well balanced City where business
complements and adds to the quality of life for all who live,
work, shop and play in Whittier.
The Mission statement
established to achieve this vision is to:
Facilitate the growth,
diversification and stability of the Whittier economy; create
prosperous income opportunities for all citizens of the City;
expand the economy; and provide a sustainable future for Whittier.
The City of Whittier’s
Business Development Manager serves as the ombudsman or point-person
at City Hall for the business community and is available for assistance
with permit status and problem solving; technical assistance referrals;
and local demographic information. Other responsibilities include:
- Business Attraction
- Business Outreach & Retention
- Marketing the Commercial
Façade Loan Program
- Producing the Growing
Whittier Economic Development Newsletter
- Storefront Glass Replacement Program - program
area map and program
application.
The Business Development Manager is also responsible for the
City’s Economic Development Strategy. The Strategy is designed
to be a “road map” for a successful Whittier economy
and will be revised on a yearly basis. To request a copy of the
current Economic Development Strategy, please call the Community
Development Department at (562) 464-3380 or to view an electronic
file, click
here.
For more information
about Economic Development efforts in the City of Whittier, please
contact Angelica Frausto in the Community Development Department.
To see more information about Whittier's projects and demographics
please visit www.insidewhittier.com.
Click
here to see demographic information for the City of Whittier.
Click
here to download "Guide to Doing Business
in Whittier."
Click
here to view the latest Sales Tax Update produced by HdL,
the City’s contracted property and sales tax analysis vendor.
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