Manhattan Beach City Council
November 18, 2025

I. Economic Development, Business Promotion & Education Program Timing Investment PRIORITY Bucket 1 Bucket 2 Bucket 3 Business License Tax Forum - sponsorship TBD 2026 $4,000 1 4,000$ State of the City - sponsorship March 2026 $6,000 1 6,000$ Economic Forum: Major Sporting Events - sponsorship Jan 2026 $5,000 1 5,000$ Business Recognition $1,000/quarter Q3 & Q4 $2,000 2 2,000$ Business Ribbon Cuttings & Anniversaries $500/quarter Ongoing $1,500 2 1,500$ New Business Welcome $500/quarter Ongoing $1,500 2 1,500$ Economic Development $3,000/month Ongoing $24,000 1&2&3 8,000$ 12,000 $ 4,000 $ $44,000 $23,000 $17,000 $4,000
II. Visitor Attraction & Experience + Community Welcome Program Visitor Analytics (half the subscription cost) Annual $8,000 1 8,000$ New Resident Welcome Package ($1000/quarter) Jan-June 2026 $2,000 2 2,000$ Manhattan Beach Logo Merchandise Inventory (Welcome Packages) Annual $3,000 2 3,000$ Relocation Guide April-June 2026 $2,000 2 2,000$
Social Marketing $1,000/mo Ongoing – June
2026 $8,000 2 8,000$
Destination Guide Annual $5,000 1 5,000$
Visitor Map Annual $3,000 3 3,000$
$31,000 $13,000 $15,000 $3,000
III. Community Enhancement
Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Investor Panel October 2025-May 2026 $4,000 1 4,000$
Community Fairs/Expos ($1,000 quarterly) Q2-Q4 $3,000 2 3,000$ Internships & Summer Job Preparation Program April 2026 $3,000 3 3,000$ $10,000 $4,000 $3,000 $3,000
Bucket Total: 40,000$ 35,000 $ 10,000 $ Cumulative: 40,000$ 75,000 $ 85,000 $ Bucket 1 Buckets 1&2 Buckets 1, 2 & 3
Chamber of Commerce - Proposed Funding by Priority