The most common form of assistance is property tax rebates for project-related public improvements. Organizations, firms and companies that service the technology industry may join as sponsors. The Connectory, an Internet database featuring detailed information about individual firms' products, services, core capabilities and capacities, offers an easy to search format for corporate buyers interested in using on-line resources to find products and services. Chula Vista and San Diego regional manufacturers interested in improving supplier and customer linkages can list their firm on the Connectory free of charge. COC services include extensive assistance at each stage of the contracting process, including automated bid matching, market research, subcontracting opportunities, assistance in preparing bid packages and post-award contract assistance.
All services are free to qualified small businesses.
The Chula Vista Downtown Business Association is a California Business Improvement District with over 350 business and professional members. The organization's active board of directors employs a full-time Town Manager and has adopted the California Main Street concept as its governing policy. Seeking to establish Downtown Chula Vista as the business, entertainment and social center-point of the community, the Chula Vista DBA provides Downtown businesses with land use, design and promotion assistance. ETP reimburses employers for the cost to train employees in customized, job-linked training programs. The San Diego Center provides a variety of comprehensive training and workforce development services aimed specifically at companies in this rapidly growing business sector.