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San Pablo Economic
Development
Corporation
(San Pablo EDC)
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Annual Presentation
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We aim to remove barriers to economic opportunity & health equity.
MISSION
San Pablo EDC acts as the catalyst for equitable economic opportunity
WHAT WE DO
▪ Business: Small Business Training & Education
▪ Workforce: Job Training, Career Development & Placement ▪ Supportive Programs & Services: Homeownership, Financial Coaching, food security, etc.)
San Pablo Economic Development Corporation acts as the catalyst for equitable economic opportunity.
BUSINESS
MISSION:
▪ 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
▪ Access to Capital/Technical Assistance (TA)
o Business Education: credit readiness
o Nano RLF, work with CommunityDevelopment
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
referrals
o Onsite recruitment referrals
o On-the-Job Training (OJT) referrals
BUSINESS SERVICES
Supporting businesses is supporting jobs
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BUSINESS SERVICES OFFERINGS
Technical Assistance
131 Businesses Assisted
430 Services delivered
13 Webinars & Events
6 Business Campaigns
Small Business of the Year,
Restaurant Week, etc.
1,600 Business Outreach
In-person & email
Marketing & Engagement
Services
18 Members & 14 Sponsors
4,014 eNews Subscribers
5 Direct Mail marketing to
>31,000 households &
businesses totaling 65 ads
22 National Days, engaging
the businesses/community
3 Business Mixers
HR Concierge Services
Collaborate with local business
owners & workforce team to
connect job seekers with active
employment.
Provide direct referrals to
hiring employers & promoting
openings across social media
platforms.
"We appreciate
San Pablo EDC
visiting our shop and
coming out to let us
know of programs
that help small
businesses like
ours."
El Yerberito Natural Medicine
Supporting Businesses
1811 23rd St, San Pablo
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MARKETING ENGAGEMENT – AD SHARE
MISSION:
San Pablo Economic Development Corporation acts as the catalyst for equitable economic opportunity.
HOMEOWNERSHIP
▪ First-time Homebuyer (FTHB) Down Payment Assistance
San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing (SPLASH): 2 loan products • Continued promotion of the Shared Appreciation Loan (SAL) • Introduced rehab loan program, Refresh (deferred maintenance) Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH): matching grant product WISH & SPLASH First-time Homebuyer Down Payment
Assistance Programs
for Low-Income (LI) Households
WISH (4:1 Matching Grant)
✓Up to $32,837
✓4:1 match ($8,209.25 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
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Refresh Loan up to $40,000
• Up to $40,000 loan for deferred
maintenance e.g., repairs, health &
safety upgrades, accessibility
modifications & more
• Homes must be owner-occupied,
primary residence, & located within
the incorporated City of San Pablo
boundaries
• Rate: 5% simple interest per annum
• Borrower minimum contribution is
5% of the loan amount
• Loan is secured by Deed of Trust "Thank you for approving my Refresh loan! My new roof is great - no more leaks!"
▪Outreach
o In person + flyers
o Event tabling
o Website, monthly eblast
o Social Media, NextDoor, El Portal, Soofa Signs
▪Education
o 6 Webinars and events with lenders & real estate
professionals
▪Outcomes
o 95 Inquires that were evaluated
o 75 Income qualified that were referred to local
partners
o 1 Refresh SPLASH loan
HOUSING SERVICES
“I enjoy working with San Pablo
EDC in providing financial
education towards the path to
homeownership.”
- Luis Cintron, Realtor
MISSION:
San Pablo Economic Development Corporation acts as the catalyst for equitable economic opportunity.
WORKFORCE SERVICES
▪ Career Counseling, Assessment & Goal Development = finding the path ▪ Degrees & Certified Training including On-The-Job Training = getting prepared • Job Placement & Employment Support Services = sealing the deal!
FOCUS ON LIVING WAGE CAREERS IN GROWING INDUSTRIES
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WORKFORCE PROGRAMS
Helping San Pablo and Contra Costa County residents build sustainable-wage careers in stable or growing industries
770 people served in FY2025-26, including 146 San Pablo residents JOB
TRAINING
72 people funded for professional job training
(32 San Pablo residents)
CERTIFICATION 46 people obtained professional licenses or certificates (22 San Pablo residents)
JOB
PLACEMENT
59 people placed into gainful employment
100+ actively job searching
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ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
(OJT)
Five On-the-Job Trainings
at San Pablo businesses:
Rudy's Commercial
Refrigeration
- Three OJTs, two currently
active, total OJT value =
$24,500
Five Star Cleaners
- One OJT in spring 2026,
value $9,000; Second OJT
started in August 2026,
value $6,000; total OJT
value = $15,000
Funding leveraged from
Measure S, WIOA, and other
grants.
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Leveraging Grants to Serve the Community
▪ WIOA – Federal workforce dollars
▪ Measure S – Local San Pablo tax measure reinvested into the community through training, education and employment supports
▪ Workforce grants from multiple private, public and government agencies ▪ All leveraged to multiply supports and help fund training – we co-enroll participants into as many grants as they are eligible for
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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
April and October) expose job
seekers to great opportunities in the
trades
Healthcare, Energy,
Transportation, Government and
Social Services employers have all
recruited at EDC Career Fairs
Highlight: Multi-city 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 &
practice
▪ Focus on job readiness
▪ Referrals to employers who
are hiring, and to contacts
for informational interviews
▪ Referrals to partner
agencies for more support
▪ Career Fairs and networking
events
• San Pablo EDC leveraged grants
from the federal, county, local and
foundations to provide critical
supports that enabled them to get
to, and stay in, training
• 49 people received ESS funding to
help pay for rent, childcare, utilities,
food, transportation, test fees and
more adding $61,000 of support
• 100% of ESS recipients also
enrolled into EDC’s workforce
programs to seek coaching,
networking, training and
employment
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SAN PABLO RESIDENT SUCCESS STORY
ALLAN – Unemployed to a full-time transportation career "I have hope
again, knowing I
can provide for
my family and
work toward a
better future."
- Allan R., San
Pablo resident
San Pablo Scholarship
Program Pilot
San Pablo Scholarship Program Pilot
• Collaborated with Youth Schools & Community Partnerships (YSCP) to market, provide services and award scholarships
• 314 applications & 155 scholarships were awarded
o 100 new & 55 renewals
Small Business of the Year:
Delicias Express
Sustainable Business of the Year:
Five Star Cleaners
1777 Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo 2145 Rumrill Blvd # A, San Pablo “Five Star Cleaners exemplifies the values of
environmental responsibility and sustainable
business leadership. Did you know they also dry
clean, free of charge, a professional outfit for
anyone looking for work; it’s their way of helping
the unemployed access employment with dignity.”
"It's family-owned, and from what the owner told me,
he started off with an ice cream street cart. Now, he
has a business, and it just warms my heart to know
he made his dream possible. Plus, his mint
chocolate chip ice cream always hits the spot."
CONTACT US
[email protected]
1000 Gateway Avenue, First Floor,
San Pablo, CA 94806
510.215.3200 | Main
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MISSION
San Pablo EDC acts as the catalyst
for equitable economic opportunity