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<br />exchanges, offered partnership opportunities, and strengthened existing long-term <br />business relationships. Overall, the Expo served as a results-driven platform for <br />collaboration and relationship-building, marking another milestone in the partnership. <br /> Santa Ana GROW 2025 <br />The 2025 Santa Ana GROW Conference <br />as a leader in central <br />by <br />the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce with <br />support from the City, the conference <br />assembled business leaders, developers, and <br />entrepreneurs to report on the City <br />economic outlook and initiatives. <br />program highlighted the City <br />»Above: <br />location, diverse workforce, an <br /> <br /> <br />economic future. The sold-out event spotlighted key strategic initiativesincluding The <br />Row at Red Hill, the Footlab indoor soccer center, and the Rove electric vehicle charging <br />hub-use development, destination- <br />oriented amenities, and sustainable infrastructure. Broader discussion focused on <br />tourism, workforce development and clean technology. <br /> Business Assistance Office <br />In 2025, the City established the Business <br />Assistance Office to provide hands-on support <br />to entrepreneurs. Open Monday through Friday <br />from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and located on the <br />main floor of the Ross Annex of City Hall, the <br />office connected visitors directly with Economic <br />Development Specialists. Staff assisted with <br />business license and permit applications, <br />industry-specific pathways, zoning and location <br />guidance, and troubleshooting operational <br />»Above: Picture of Business Assistance Office staff. <br />challenges. <br />Guided by the mantra Santa Ana Is Open for Business the Business Assistance Office <br />was designed to deliver concierge-level service that builds clarity, confidence, and lasting <br />tion and <br />long-term economic growth. <br />19 <br /> <br /> <br />