The City of Pacifica values your business!

The Economic Development team will work with you to explain and walk you through the business startup process and link you to key resources and opportunities. See below to learn more and access our services – or contact us at: 650-738-7301 or econdev@pacifica.gov.

The City of Pacifica can provide you with the contacts necessary to start a business in the City of Pacifica and the State of California. We’re here to help! We’ll also connect you with free business assistance from several of our partners:

Small Business Consulting & Entrepreneur Training, Support & Financing – Want to take your small business, start-up, side-hustle, or new business venture to the next level? Need to turn around your business’s finances in a hurry, or address other technical challenges? You can get free one-on-one consulting, workshops, and support regarding: business planning, sales & marketing, financial management, and other business issues from:

The Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

San Mateo Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Working Solutions, CDFI

SCORE San Francisco

ANewAmerica

Community Development staff is available to guide you through the permit process, to get your project under construction or your business up and running. For more information, contact the Planning Department at (650)-738-7341 or email permittech@pacifica.gov. 

Pacifica’s city staff can help you access the most effective resources to help meet your company’s financial needs. Contact us today!

If you are looking for an easy-to-read publication with basic, practical info on how to attract funding for your start-up or small business, we highly recommend the “Good Money Guide” published by the Alliance for Community Development. In addition, you may want to clink any of the links below for key financial assistance programs:

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): low interest loan programs

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) small business programs (Industrial Development Bonds (contact City for more information)

CalCAP & CalCAP Collateral Support Program

California Competes – Grant & Tax Credit Programs  

Employment Training Panel

Working Solutions CDFI

ICA Fund

Sales & Use Tax Exemptions

Federal R&D Tax Credit & State R&D Tax Credit

New Market Tax Credits

Marble Bridge Funding Group

Main Street Small Business Tax Credit II   

Food Production Investment Program

New Employment Tax Credit

California Rebuilding Fund

PG&E Economic Development Rate

CDFA Healthy Soils Program

California State Historic Tax Credit

Capital Investment Incentive Program

Marketing Support

The City of Pacifica can help link your business to customers and business partners through a variety of ongoing initiatives.

Shop Pacifica is the City’s flagship marketing program to promote local businesses, build tourism, and strengthen Pacifica as a destination for local and regional shopping, outdoor recreation, and cultural entertainment. Learn more at Shop Pacifica.

Pacifica Workations is an exciting marketing campaign to attract remote workers to patronize Pacifica hotels, restaurants and local shopping. Learn more at Pacifica Workations.

Pacifica Economic Development Committee – is a group of local business owners, city officials, and community members who work together to promote economic growth in Pacifica. Learn more here.

Pacifica Chamber of Commerce – supports local businesses by providing networking, marketing, advocacy, and resources to help businesses grow. Learn more here.

If your real estate needs have changed or you are evaluating an existing or potential new lease, we encourage you to contact our Community Development staff for a free consultation. The City maintains a list of available commercial/industrial space and development opportunity sites.