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<br />Economic Prosperity <br />Located at the center of jobs-rich Orange County, Santa Ana businesses and workforce <br />goals and policies promote expansion, maintenance, and enhancement of job <br />opportunities for residents; attract and retain a balance of business types; and contribute <br />to the overall quality of life experienced by the City <br />economic prosperity. <br /> Launch your Business Workshop Series <br />The 2025 Launch Your Business Workshop Series <br />provided aspiring entrepreneurs a clear, step-by-step <br />introduction to starting a business. Offered monthly, the <br />workshops covered key topics including business <br />name selection and registration, business licensing, <br />required permits, and state-level requirements such as <br />held in English each month, with Spanish-language <br />workshops offered bi-monthly to expand accessibility. <br />The series offered hands-on, supportive learning that <br />encouraged questions, practical application, and peer <br />connection. Most importantly, the series served as an <br />entry point for building lasting relationships and <br />partnerships between the City, new entrepreneurs, and <br />»Above: Picture of a Launch your <br />small business owners, reinforcing a shared <br />Business workshop. <br />commitment to economic growth and business <br />success. <br /> Santa Ana & Sahuayo Business Expo <br />In March 2025, the Santa AnaSahuayo Sister Cities Business Expo delivered a <br />successful three-day program, drawing strong attendance and reinforcing the <br />economic partnership. The event convened business owners, entrepreneurs, <br />manufacturers, artisans, and community leaders to promote international trade, <br />collaboration, and economic growth. <br />Supported by the participation of elected <br />officials and civic leaders from both cities, the <br />Expo underscored a shared commitment to <br />cross-border engagement and development. <br />Structured business-to-business meetings, <br />networking opportunities, and product exhibits <br />»Above: Picture from the Sahuayo Sister <br />from Sahuayo facilitated meaningful <br />Cities Business Expo. <br />18 <br /> <br /> <br />