Mission Hills Featured Programs:
City Care Benefits
Looking for affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance tailored specifically for San Diego small business owners and their employees? Then consider City Care Benefits:
- Large group rates and benefits for employers with a City of San Diego business license
- Guaranteed issue for employers with 2 or more eligible employees
- No health questions
- Low employer contribution requirements
- Domestic partner coverage
- Available through your health insurance agent
Please contact MVI at (619) 260-2660 or citycare@mviinc.net
regarding the health insurance plan offered by City Care Benefits
Business Assistance Organizations
Acción San Diego
ACCION San Diego provides credit and training for low-to-moderate income micro-entrepreneurs throughout San Diego County. With micro-loans ranging from $300-$35,000, clients can increase their inventory, buy equipment and raw materials and stabilize and grow their businesses. ACCION also helps clients build favorable credit histories and improve their business skills with one-on-one training in bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements and credit repair.
(619) 685-1380
http://www.accionsandiego.org
National Association of Women Business Owners
The organization's chapter in San Diego sponsors a Master Mind program in which small-business owners meets with members in a confidential, noncompetitive setting to discuss business programs and problems. The chapter holds monthly meetings that feature speakers who address such small-business issues as financing and succession planning. Additionally, NAWBO presents its annual Bravo awards to recognize achievement by local small-business owners.
(619) 683-9595
www.nawbo-sd.org
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association comprised of volunteer business counselors. Every month SCORE provides free counseling to hundreds of entrepreneurs in the San Diego area. These services are offered at no fee, as a community service.
(619) 557-7272
www.score-sandiego.org
Asian Business Association
“ABA provides a strong voice on business, cultural and political issues of interest to San Diego Asian and Pacific Islander community.” They facilitate the growth and development of member businesses through ongoing entrepreneurial education, communication and business networking programs.
(619) 235-8880
http://www.abasd.org
California Southern Small Business Development
This non-profit company primarily serves San Diego County and Southern California and is under contract with the State's Office of Small Business to administer its loan guarantee program. Loans can be guaranteed for up to 90 percent, or $350,000, with terms of up to seven years. The loans can be used for the purchase of assets and existing businesses and for establishing business.
(619) 232-7771
http://www.casouth.com
CDC Small Business Finance Corp.
This non-profit company is the largest organization in the United States that offers financing backed by the Small Business Administration. CDC also offers consultation to loan recipients on strengthening their businesses.
(619) 291-3594
http://www.cdcloans.com
City of San Diego Community and Economic Development Department
There are many financial resources for small businesses in San Diego that work in conjunction with the City of San Diego. Activities include small business loans and issuance of industrial development bonds. Most loan programs require that businesses demonstrate one year of business history.
(619) 533-5187
http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-develop...
City of San Diego Office of Small Business
The Office of Small Business manages a variety of programs to directly assist small businesses, ranging from providing detailed information on City and regional services to help with start up questions and providing assistance with permitting issues. OSB also provides matching grants to businesses in targeted areas for storefront renovation projects. Staff serves as advocates for small business concerns and coordinates several programs to ensure that small businesses have a voice in many issues that affect their ability to succeed.
(619) 533-5305
http://www.sandiego.gov/economic-develop...
Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution
The Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) is a for-profit corporation that is addressing unmet credit needs throughout California. The Clearinghouse CDFI provides direct loans for affordable housing, community development projects, small business and other qualified CRA activities.
(949) 859-3600
http://www.clearinghousecdfi.com
Helpful Phone Numbers:
Non-Functioning Traffic Light (619) 525-8650
Burned Out Street Light (619) 527-7500
Open Fire Hydrant (619) 515-3525
Sink Hole/Collapsed Street (619) 515-3525
Missing/Damaged Manhole Cover (619) 515-3525
Dangerous Animals (619) 236-2341
Flooded Streets/Clogged Storm Drains (619) 527-7500
Overgrown Weeds (619) 527-7500
Damaged Bus Shelter (619) 231-1466
Downed Power/Phone Lines (619) 811-8081
Tree Limbs in Electrical Wires 1-800-411-7343
Belligerent Person (619) 531-2000
Fallen Trees (619) 527-7500
Uncollected Trash or Recyclables (858) 492-5055
Trash Strewn Lot (858) 492-5055
Abandoned/Inoperative Car (858) 495-7856
Graffiti (619) 525-8522
Rodents/Rats (858) 694-2888
Gas Leak 1-800-411-7343
Abandoned Dangerous Buildings (619) 236-5500
Nuisance Bar/Underage Drinking (619) 531-2000
Nuisance Pay Phone (619) 531-2213
Gangs (619) 531-2847
Loud Noise Complaints (619) 236-5564 or (619) 236-5500
Car/Building Alarms (619) 531-2000
Overflowing Dumpsters (858) 492-5055
Dead Animal Citywide (858) 492-5060
5pm-7am weekends & Holidays (619) 573-1276
Suspected Arson 1-800-47ARSON (1-800-472-7766)
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