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San Pablo Economic
Development
Corporation
(San Pablo EDC)
Annual Presentation
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San Pablo EDC acts as the catalyst for equitable economic opportunity
MISSION
• Small Business Training & Education
• Job Training, Career Development & Placement
• Supportive Programs & Services
(i.e., Homeownership, Financial Coaching, food security)
WHAT WE DO
We aim to remove barriers to economic opportunity
& health equity.
San Pablo Economic Development Corporation acts as the
catalyst for equitable economic opportunity.
• Access to Capital/Technical Assistance
Helping businesses strengthen fundamentals and secure funding • Marketing & Engagement Services
Connecting businesses with their customers and community • HR Concierge Services
Supporting employers with workforce solutions
BUSINESS
MISSION:
BUSINESS SERVICES
• Access to Capital/Technical Assistance (TA)
o Business Education: credit readiness
o Nano RLF, work with Community Development Financial
Institutions (CDFI) and other lending partners
o Technical Assistance (TA) through EDC and partners
• Marketing & Engagement Services
o Events (e.g., Restaurant Week, Small Business of the
Year, National Days, Business Watch, etc.)
o Subsidized direct mail marketing through Ad Share
o Social media & regular eNews marketing
o Membership and Sponsorship benefits
• HR Concierge Services
o Job board, Job description templates & employee referral o On-the-Job Training (OJT) referrals
Supporting businesses is supporting jobs
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BUSINESS SERVICES OFFERINGS
Access to Capital
Technical Assistance
26 Members & 10 Sponsors
4,014 eNews Subscribers
5 Direct Mail marketing
to >31,000 households &
businesses totaling 65 ads
HR Concierge
Services
1,515 visits
100+ job boards
4 Hiring Fairs
eNews Employer Spotlight
Marketing &
Engagement Services
95 Businesses Assisted
421 Services delivered
13 Webinars & Events
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MARKETING ENGAGEMENT
San Pablo Economic Development Corporation acts as the
catalyst for equitable economic opportunity.
First-time Homebuyer (FTHB) Down Payment Assistance
• San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing (SPLASH) Continued promotion of the Shared Appreciation Loan (SAL) Introduced rehab loan program, Refresh (deferred maintenance) • Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH)
HOMEOWNERSHIP
MISSION:
WISH & SPLASH First-time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Programs for Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Households
WISH (4:1 Matching Grant)
Up to $32,099
4:1 match ($8,024.75 maximum contribution
from buyer)
No payments due
100% forgiven after 5 years
SPLASH (Shared Appreciation Loan)
Up to 20% of the purchase price up to
$100,000
Term: 30 years
Payments: no payment during term. At term,
amount due is the greater of:
(a) shared appreciation; or
(b) three percent (3%) per annum simple interest
Refresh Loan
up to $40,000
• Part of SPLASH
Program
• Launched March 2025
• Deferred Loan: Up to
$40,000
• Borrower must own and
occupy a home in the
City of San Pablo
Results
109 Inquiries
30 Income Qualified
4 WISH Grants (2 LI & 2 mid-WISH)
3 SPLASH SAL (2 LI & 1 VLI)
Outreach
In person, events,
social media,
Soofa Signs,
NextDoor, flyers
at sponsors,El
Portal
Education
7 Webinars &
Events with
lenders and real
estate
professionals
Partners
57 Lender
Partners
120 real estate
partners
San Pablo Economic Development Corporation acts as the
catalyst for equitable economic opportunity.
• Career Counseling, Assessment & Goal Setting
• Degrees and Certified Training
• Employment Support Services & Job Placement
WORKFORCE
MISSION:
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WORKFORCE PROGRAMS
• Helping San Pablo and Contra Costa County residents build sustainable-wage careers in stable or growing industries • 166 people served in FY2024-25, including 58 San Pablo residents JOB TRAINING 77 people funded for professional job
training (31 SP residents)
CERTIFICATION 43 people obtained professional licenses
or certificates (22 SP residents)
JOB
PLACEMENT
67 people placed into employment
100+ actively job searching
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LEVERAGING GRANTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY
• WIOA – Federal workforce dollars
• Measure S – Local San Pablo tax funds reinvested into the community • Workforce grants from multiple private, public and government agencies • All leveraged to multiply supports and help fund training
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CAREER FAIRS WITH
THE SKILLED TRADES &
LOCAL EMPLOYERS
• Career Fairs hosted at City
Hall & College connect local
employers with city residents
• Careers in the Trades events
(in March and September)
expose job seekers to great
opportunities in the trades
• Healthcare, Transportation,
Government and Social
Services employers have all
recruited at EDC Career Fairs
Highlight: Community
Services Hiring Fair
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CAREER COUNSELING
& CASE MANAGEMENT
• EDC Workforce staff support all
participants with extensive career
counseling services
• Career exploration & assessments
• Resume review & revision
• Networking strategies & practice
• Interview coaching
• Focus on job readiness
• Referrals to employers who are hiring,
and to contacts for informational
interviews
• Referrals to partner agencies for
additional support
• Career Fairs and networking events
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EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
SERVICES (ESS)
• The EDC leveraged grants from the
federal government, Contra Costa
County, and foundations to provide
critical cash supports
• 48 people received ESS funding to help
pay for rent, childcare, utilities, food,
transportation, test fees and more –
another $62,000 of support
• 100% of ESS recipients also enrolled
into EDC’s workforce programs to seek
jobs and training
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“I used to feel like I was all over the place – working at low-wage jobs and struggling to support my young son. I wanted a good career to support my family, and I needed structure to advance towards a clear goal.
San Pablo EDC met me where I was and gave me the opportunity to train for a healthcare career. They helped my mindset and gave me insight into available opportunities. Funding from Measure S helped pay for my course and for training supports along the way. I graduated from the program, passed my state certification exam, and am now working in healthcare in a benefitted position at a public health center here in the East Bay. My new career is underway, and I am really grateful to the EDC and the City!”
SAN PABLO RESIDENT SUCCESS STORY
BRITTANY – UNDEREMPLOYED TO A HEALTHCARE CAREER
San
Pablo
Scholarship
Program
Pilot
Joined with Youth Schools & Community Partnerships (YSCP) to market, provide services and award scholarships.
• 326 applied, 213 met prelim qualifications
• 194 Scholars (143 new scholars & 51 renewal scholars) • https://www.canva.com/design/DAGwjTW-
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Contact Us
[email protected]
1000 Gateway Avenue, First Floor, San Pablo, CA 94806
510.215.3200 | Main
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2025 Small Business of the Year
Meat Market DC
Meat Market DC
2077 23rd Street
Phone: 510-255-7458
Hours: 9:00 – 8:00 PM
Open every day
“The customer service here is exceptional, always
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outstanding— always fresh and carefully selected.
What truly stands out, though, is the owner’s
dedication to his customers. He takes the time to
personally get to know nearly everyone who walks
through the door, building genuine relationships
and staying connected with his community. It’s
clear that customer satisfaction is a top priority,
making every visit a positive and memorable
experience.”