Outdoor dining in Pasadena
The City of Pasadena Economic Development Department has a variety of means to support businesses wanting to locate, expand or move to a new location within Pasadena. The City of Pasadena provides incentives such as reduced or waived permit fees, assistance with permitting, sales tax incentives and more to assist businesses wishing to contribute to expanding the economic foundation of Pasadena. For information on what may be available call (626) 744-4660.
Buy Local
The City of Pasadena aggressively supports local businesses with a Buy Local initiative that encourages city departments to purchase goods and services from Pasadena-based companies. Preference points are given to Pasadena-based businesses who bid on contracts or offer goods and services in response to solicitations.
To be placed on the city approved vendor list visit www.planetbids.com/pasadena/vendor_registration.cfm.
Enterprise Zone
In 1992, the State of California created the Pasadena Enterprise Zone as part of the California Enterprise Zone Program. These zones offer an array of state and local tax incentives designed to encourage existing businesses to expand and new businesses to relocate to the area. Incentives include sales tax credits on machinery and parts, hiring credits, accelerated business expense deductions, net operating loss carryover, tax free interest income, and business license and tax waivers. Most of Pasadena’s business and commercial areas are included in the Enterprise Zone. More information on the advantages of locating a business in the Enterprise Zone can be obtained by contacting the City of Pasadena Housing and Development Department. For Enterprise Zone information call (626) 744-8300 or visit www.cityofpasadena.net/housing.
Film Office
The City of Pasadena film office can help businesses access tax-free money through filming at their location. For information or to be listed on the City’s directory of potential filming sites, visit www.cityofpasadena.net/film.
