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Water Conservation and Clean Power in South Pasadena

Business Scams and How to Avoid Them

CalSavers: Is Your Business in Compliance

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Job Creators Grant – Apply Now!

November 4, 2022/

A total of $100,000 will be awarded to 30 diverse-led businesses in Southern California The Application Deadline is November 14,…

Tuition Free Business Program for Small Businesses

November 4, 2022/

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – SoCal program is a FREE-tuition program for qualified small business owners who are…

Free Materials for Small Business Saturday

November 4, 2022/

Saturday, November 26, 2022 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they…

Business Safety Information

June 21, 2022/

There has been an increase in the number of businesses encountering individuals who come into their store and are disruptive…

Minimum Wage to Increase January 2023

May 24, 2022/

On January 1, 2023, the state-wide California minimum wage will rise to $15.50 per hour for all employer sizes because a state…

South Pasadena Businesses go 100% Green Power in October 2022

June 25, 2021/

Starting October 2022, South Pasadena has chosen to select 100% Green Power as the default option for businesses, to receive 100% clean…

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securing funding

developing new strategies

branding & market identification

advanced web development

The FWDB offers assistance to businesses of all industries and sizes with:

hiring

training employees

increasing business productivity

innovative HR strategies

Dec 06

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Jan 03

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Shoptalk

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Dec 13

9:30 am

Should You Be Charging Sales Tax? (SBDC Webinar)

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Minimum Wage Increased on January 1, 2022

$15 Minimum Wage for Employers with 26 Employees or More

$14 Minimum Wage for Employers with 25 Employees or Less

South Pasadena follow the California State minimum wage increase schedule.

Other Useful Links:

The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

Visit the Employment Development Department for help finding a job, filing and managing a claim, employer services such as payroll taxes or jobs, training and more.

The Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support.

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We partner with businesses to support, promote and advocate for their interests; and to connect and build relationships and attract people to South Pasadena.