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ACTION ITEM: Discussion of a Business Visitation Program
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Meeting Date: April 11, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: Elizabeth Garcia/ Economic Development Project Manager
Elaine Warner/Economic Development Director
Phone Number: (310) 253-5708
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [x] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Attachments: Yes [] No [x]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - GovDelivery (04/08/2025)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (04/08/2025) _____________________________________________________________________
Over the past 10 years, Economic Development has implemented informal business visitations throughout the City relative to assistance and retention programming. The goal of the business visitations is to establish and strengthen business relationships, understand current operation issues/impacts, and assist with expansion efforts where possible.
For Fiscal Year 25/26 staff anticipates increasing the number of visitations to approximately 3-4 per month pursuant to the following industry cluster priorities below:
• Retail
• Restaurant
• Commercial Office/Professional Services
• Creative/Tech/Other
Size and geographic location will be considered when selecting visitations to reflect a range of businesses throughout the City.
To date, Economic Development has conducted approximately 20+ business visitations and ribbon cuttings this fiscal year including:
• Ubisoft Games
• Ellipse Manufacturing
• Parks Project
• Technicolor
• Rewind Aesthetics
• UCLA Art Studios
• Acura West LA
• K & L Wines
• KBella
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
Upcoming visitations include Dreamscape Immersive in Culver Pointe, Saiijo Handrolls in West Washington, and Chihuahua Taqueria in Culver Village.
Staff requests input for specific business and/or the Economic Development Subcommittee participation in future visitations.