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Paso Robles Economic Development Newsletter

April 2021

Welcome to the first edition of our Economic Development newsletter, thank you for subscribing.  We will be providing you with timely information and updates related to the City’s various programs and activities for business retention and expansion, business attraction, and workforce development, along with information on special topics of relevance to our local business community.  Please send us your thoughts and feedback, and we thank you again for your interest in the economic vitality of our City.

News & Announcements

NEW Central Coast Data Center

A powerful resource for supporting local business, driving new investment, and spurring economic growth, the data center brings together location, demographic, business, and economic data from a variety of sources. The City of Paso Robles zoning map has also been incorporated into the commercial property search tool to assist with finding available sites and buildings to meet new and expanding business needs.

Central Coast Data Center

THE SANDBOX Paso Robles Opens

THE SANDBOX Paso Robles is a co-working, shared office & event space offering a variety of dedicated and private desks and offices as well as meeting spaces that are perfect for remote workers, entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, freelancers and more.

THE SANDBOX Paso Robles

Workforce Development Support

JobNow and VetNow programs offer learning, career, and veteran support tools, such as resume and writing labs and an extensive list of resources, in addition to in-person support, such as live job coaching, live veteran benefits eligibility, and live tutoring.  An Unemployment Benefits Navigator has recently been added to JobNow to assist patrons struggling to file for unemployment benefits. Find out more at the Paso Robles City Library.

JobNow & VetNow

Local Business Assistance

"Keep It Local" Gift Card Program

The Paso Robles "Keep it Local" Gift Card Program generates sales revenue for local businesses while saving residents money on local goods and services.  See the participating businesses here.  Businesses can apply for the program here.

Keep It Local Gift Card Program

Propane Assistance Program

The Paso Robles City Council allocated $100,000 toward the purchase of propane as part of the COVID Economic Recovery Program to assist local businesses. The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce is administering the program on behalf of the City. 
Deadline to apply is April 07, Click Here.

Propane Assistance Program

Financial Resources


Small Business Grants

Round 6 of Small Business Relief Grants goes live 
Wednesday, April 28 at 9:00 AM - Tuesday, May 4 at
5:00 PM. Notifications will begin Friday, May 7. Details: 
  • Eligible applicants: current waitlisted small businesses and/or nonprofits not selected in Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and new applicants that meet eligibility criteria.
  • Eligible grant award: $5,000 to $25,000
Applicants not selected to receive a grant in Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 5 do not need to re-apply and will be automatically moved into Round 6. New applicants will need to apply on this website: careliefgrant.com
Small Business Grants

SBA COVID-19 Relief Options

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.  COVID-19 portal

COVID Relief Options

Stay Informed

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Paul Sloan
Economic Development Manager
City of Paso Robles
psloan@prcity.com
805.227.7237

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