KEEP
KEEP EXISTING
EMPLOYERS
PROFITABLE
LAKE ELSINORE SMALL BUSINESS WALK
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
DREAMS IN ACTION 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
LAKE ELSINORE VALLEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LISTEN. LEARN. KEY FINDINGS
SUPPORT. GROW.
BUSINESS Are you planning
In 2025, the City of Lake Elsinore
OPERATIONS to hire in the
and the Lake Elsinore Valley
Chamber of Commerce launched the This year's outreach revealed next year? Lake Elsinore K.E.E.P. (Keep Existing that while many businesses face Employers Profitable) Business challenges-such as parking Walk-a bold, boots-on-the-ground limitations, public safety concerns, initiative designed to support and staffing shortages, and rising grow the local business community. expenses-there's a shared As part of the City's commitment to optimism about the future. economic vitality, K.E.E.P. surveys a Nearly 70% of respondents plan randomized group of Lake Elsinore's to hire within the next year, and diverse business landscape. over half are considering building improvements or expansion.
The purpose? To check in, hear
directly from business owners, and
ensure they have the tools to thrive.
Insights gathered help shape city
programs, improve responsiveness, • Yes • No
and guide strategies that help
local businesses stay competitive, Ö
retain jobs, and weather economic | Do you have plans
challenges. K.E.E.P. is more than to expand or reduce
a survey. It's how Lake Elsinore operations?
listens, learns, and takes action
to build a stronger business 38%
future-where all businesses
can Dream Extreme. 3%
• Expand • The Same
Reduce 48%
Lake Elsinore
K.E.E.P. is a feature
52%
of the B3 (Building ELSINORE
Better Businesses)
SMALL BUSINESS INITLATIVE Are you or the building owner retention program.
considering any building
CITY OF improvement projects?
• Yes •No
LAKE ELSINORE For information or questions about this report, please DREAM EXTREME contact the Lake Elsinore Economic Development Department at 951.674.3124 or visit www.lake-elsinore.org.
KEEP
KEEP EXISTING
EMPLOYERS
PROFITABLE
LAKE ELSINORE SMALL BUSINESS WALK
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
DREAMS IN ACTION 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
LAKE ELSINORE VALLEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
GROWTH & SUPPORT IMPACT
Are you currently What assistance Biggest need or Marketing and visibility emerged experiencing could you use the main issue as key needs, with business owners requesting more
any business to improve your affecting your advertising support, networking challenges? business? business growth? opportunities, and public events • Graffiti • Marketing & Advertising • Parking/Traffic Flow to help drive traffic. Safety and cleanliness were also top of
• Shopping Center • Business Promotions • Business Awareness mind, with calls for increased
Cleanliness • Safe-Guarding Business • Improved Signage police presence, better
• Co-Tenancy Issues • Shopping Center • Shopping Center Cleanliness infrastructure, and targeted • Employee Pool Signage Improvements • Trash in Centers outreach to address graffiti. • Inflation/Economy
Through programs like K.E.E.P.,
What kind of FREE Lake Elsinore is not only
What is one thing
listening to its business
workshops can we provide that would help your community-it's taking action. to benefit your business? business grow? These insights help guide future workshops, city initiatives, and
• Marketing 101 • Marketing & Networking
Chamber resources designed
• Business Planning • Website/Google SEO to meet real-world needs • Finances • Advertisements Assistance
• Business Property Safety • Signage Opportunities This is how Lake Elsinore • Cybersecurity • Sporting Event Connections continues to build a bold, • Site Selection • City Event Opportunities thriving economy-one where everyone can Dream Extreme.
• Taxes
FUTURE OUTLOOK
In 1 year, do you In 3 years, do you If you are growing, see your business: see your business: is space a concern? 53% 44% 3% 46% 49% 5%
Remaining Expanding Declining Remaining Expanding Declining No Yes Stable Stable
Lake Elsinore K.E.E.P. is a For information or questions about this report, please feature of the B3 (Building Better contact the Lake Elsinore Economic Development Dept.
Businesses) retention program. at 951.674.3124 or visit www.lake-elsinore.org.
SMALL BUSINESS INTATIVE