City Officials Meet With Members of Congress in Washington D.C.

Mayor Pro Tem Hamon led a delegation of city officials to Washington D.C. to meet with elected representatives about potential infrastructure funding support for the much needed State Route 46 overcrossing at Airport Road in Paso Robles. City officials met with Representatives Panetta and Carbajal, and key staff for Senators Feinstein and Padilla, as well as for Speaker of the House McCarthy. An informational overview document was prepared for the meetings and can be viewed HERE.

FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference

While in Washington D.C., Paso Robles city officials also attended the 25th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference and met with key individuals in the space and spaceport sectors, including members of the National Space Council and the Global Spaceport Alliance. Also attending the conference were leaders from Cal Poly's Digital Transformation Hub that are partnering with the City of Paso Robles on an application to obtain an FAA Spaceport License for the Paso Robles Airport.

Paso Robles 2Q Sales Tax Highlights

Paso Robles’ receipts from July through September were 13.2% above the third sales period in 2021. Excluding reporting aberrations, actual sales were up 9.6%. Increased summer tourism helped grow overall sales tax. Restaurants experienced solid gains as enhanced optional dining areas, continued demand to eat out and higher menu prices all helped contribute. Read the report HERE.

Congressional District Office Coming to Paso Robles!

Congressional redistricting in 2022 divided San Luis Obispo County into two parts with northern San Luis Obispo County becoming part of District 19 for the 118th Congress which was sworn in on January 3rd, 2023. Congressman Jimmy Panetta, the elected U.S. Representative for District 19, submitted a proposal to lease a portion of the vacant Paso Robles Train Station for a District Office. The Paso Robles City Council approved the lease agreement at the February 21st Council session, and the Congressional District Office will be opening in the coming weeks.  Welcome to Paso Robles Congressman Panetta!

AngelCon 2023 Startup Application

AngelCon is an annual event hosted by the Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in which six innovative and disruptive startups compete for $100,000+ in equity backed funding to help expand their business. If your company meets the requirements, submit your application by midnight Mar. 17th, 2023. You could join the ranks of past startups who have collectively won $570,000 and received approximately $3M in follow-up investments.

North County Job Boards

Looking for work or looking to hire staff? 
Here are several North County Job Boards listing a wide range of available positions:

• Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Classifieds
  
  
• Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Job Board
  
  
• City of Paso Robles Job Openings

The "Pipeline" Report

Check out the numerous projects in process in our community.  The City of Paso Robles Community Development Department publishes The "Pipeline" Report with the status of Planning Entitlements and Building permits throughout the City. Click here to learn more.

How to Choose The Right Business Structure For Your Business

Of the steps you need to take to start a business, one of the big ones is figuring out what business structure is right for you.  But what are the different types of business entities and how do you know which is the right structure for your business?  In this session, you will learn the different types of business structures, the benefits of each structure and how to register your business.

How to Recession-Proof Your Business

Economic recession can significantly affect small businesses, but your business can weather an economic downturn if you are properly prepared.  In this webinar, you’ll learn what challenges small businesses face during a recession, what is out of your control and what is in your control, and what simple steps you can take to prepare.

How to Improve Your Business Website to Turn Visitors Into Sales

You’re leaving money on the table if you don’t have a website strategy to convert online shoppers into leads and sales.  It’s time to improve your small business website. This webinar will show you how to improve your website with the fundamentals of website building, the best ways to get leads for you and how to measure the success of your website strategy.

Bookkeeping Basics for Small Businesses Owners

For small business owners, bookkeeping can be a daunting task.  However, understanding bookkeeping basics is crucial for making informed financial decisions, paying taxes and ensuring your business's long-term success.  This webinar will cover everything you need to know about bookkeeping basics for small business owners.

How To Apply for a Business License

Find out how to apply for a business license, including fees, taxes, and other required permits and forms.  The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for providing service to the general public, business license applicants and each existing licensee. Our objective is to assist each business in obtaining the proper business license and/or permit and to ensure proper compliance to the business license code for all businesses transacting business within the city.  

City Website Business Tools  

The City has updated the Economic Development section on the City website.  Details on related programs along with specialized business development tools can be found in this section, including tools for Business Data, Smart Mapping, Demographic Data, Talent Pool, Opportunity Zone, Community Profile, and links for researching commercial property listings.

Public Mapping Applications

The City IT department has been hard at work developing and implementing the City’s new ArcGIS Enterprise system. This new platform will replace ArcReader and has allowed for the development of both public and staff GIS desktop and mobile applications. There are a number of applications already being utilized with additional functionality and layer content on the way.  Visit the City website and take the new mapping tools for a spin!

THE SANDBOX Paso Robles

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.