Dine Out Pasadena Applications Open Now: Dine Out Pasadena grant applications are open for on-street dining at eligible restaurants. The Economic Development Division has launched the pilot round of the program through which eligible restaurants can apply for up to $45,000 in grant funds to create new on-street dining areas or upgrade existing ones, allowing restaurants to attract more customers and enhance their dining offerings. The application closes on Monday, July 1.
$10,000 Verizon Small Business Grants: The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program supports small businesses looking to stay competitive in the new digital economy. Available now through Friday, June 28, the grant application can be accessed once a business completes two qualifying courses on the platform. Register today.
Small Business Micro Loans: LISC LA’s Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) program was created to help small businesses owned by people of color in Los Angeles County grow their companies, build wealth, and create or maintain jobs. In partnership with LISC LA, Inclusive Action for the City is offering eligible business owners loan capital from $5,000 to $30,000 to support with the acquisition of machinery, equipment, and/or inventory.
Minimum Wage: (Thanks, PasadenaNOW ) Some local employees making minimum wage will soon receive a pay increase. The City is scheduled to raise the minimum wage to $17.50 for all businesses, regardless of size, on July 1.
The City’s increase will not impact the new minimum wage for fast food workers. On April 1, the minimum wage set by the State for all “national fast-food chain” establishments moved to $20.00 per hour. That includes McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Chipotle and other national chains.
The City’s minimum wage applies to local mom and pop fast food restaurants.
The state’s minimum wage does not supersede the City’s ordinance.
The new wage rate will remain in effect until June 30, 2025, when it will again be adjusted.
Free Small Business Support at Pasadena SBDC: The Pasadena City College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides high quality, no-cost business assistance to small businesses & entrepreneurs. Small businesses of all stages and industries are welcome. Learn more and register for free webinars and workshops.