March 6, 2015goldenstatenews

Businesses Roaring in Imperial County

Small business owners filled the room to learn about the resources available to help their businesses thrive
Small business owners filled the room to learn about the resources available to help their businesses thrive

 

The City of El Centro is accustomed to the deafening roar of jet engines of the Navy’s Blue Angels practicing maneuvers. On March 5th there was a new sound in the city, the roaring of businesses leading the charge of a growing economy in Imperial County. Board of Equalization Member Diane Harkey hosted a standing room only Small Business Seminar with over 100 attendees providing tools and information to assist these business owners in their success.

The seminar was kicked off by El Centro Mayor Efrain Silva and was co-sponsored by Senator Ben Hueso and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia. The free Small Business Seminar put on by Member Harkey’s staff is an excellent asset for a variety of businesses. Attendee businesses included pet groomers, hair salons, and restaurant owners.

Interested in attending a future free Small Business Seminar?
Sign up now at: http://www.boe.ca.gov/harkey/events.htm
Representatives from Assemblymember Garcia and Senator Hueso's representatives welcomed attendees and explained how their offices and Diane Harkey work together to support their businesses.
Representatives from the Assembly member Garcia and Senator Hueso’s representatives welcomed attendees and explained how their offices and Diane Harkey work together to support their businesses.
Seminar attendees visiting informational booths to learn about tools and incentives that can strengthen their business.(From left to right: Employment Development Department, Small Business Development Center, Franchise Tax Board.)
Seminar attendees visiting informational booths to learn about tools and incentives that can strengthen their business. (From left to right: Employment Development Department, Small Business Development Center, Franchise Tax Board.)

 

Harkey staff visit with Roberto & Rina Perez, owners of Antojitos Como en Casa, getting a taste for the El Centro flavor and its business climate.
Harkey Staff visit with Roberto & Rina Perez, owners of Antojitos Como en Casa, getting a taste for El Centro and its business climate.

 

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