Business Assistance

The City of Glendale understands the important relationship between the health of the business community and the maintenance of a high quality of life for its residents. For this reason, Glendale is committed to promoting and assisting in the success of our businesses. To achieve this goal, the goal The City has developed a plan to promote, assist retain and attract quality business in Glendale. Our programs assist businesses both large and small.

Competitive Cost of Doing Business

Glendale has developed a competitive cost of doing business structure that makes it financially beneficial to do business in the City.

Business Assistance

Glendale’s Economic Development staff proactively visits businesses to learn of issues that might present obstacles to their operations. Glendale has staff devoted to helping businesses solve problems whether it might be permitting, inspection, legislation/policy or simply needing basic direction.

Permit Service Center

One stop center for information and assistance with most city permits. Staff acts as an advocate to help business negotiate often time complex City processes. Many tenant improvement project permits can be obtained same day, over the counter. Staff works with the applicant to complete plans before submittal and review. This process has proven to shorten the timeframe for both tenant improvement projects and large scale developments.

One Stop Career Center

This center provides a statewide network for listing job openings and identifying qualified job seekers, job placement/recruitment, screening by professional staff and workforce preparation and customized training programs.

Site Search

Economic Development staff assists business interested in locating Glendale with site and selection.

Information/Demographics

Glendale offers information and basic demographics on the City services, programs and the community to prospective and established businesses.

Utility Consultation

Free technical assistance, training and information on utility cost reductions, energy management, and conservation programs. Glendale Water and Power, owned by the City, assures customers of available power and stable utility rates that are insulated from the fluctuations of today’s market.

Redevelopment Agency Assistance

Redevelopment Agency Assistance is available to help business locate in Glendale. Assistance is considered on a case-by-case basis and is intended to help achieve Agency goals.

Façade Improvement Program

Grant program to help businesses and property owner’s update and improve exterior facades.