Economic Development Update

Economic Development Update
April 2016
In This Issue
Good Afternoon, Fiscally Fit 2016
Please view the following updates and events from the City of Lake
Forest. This Week
Job Fair
Business in the
News
Business Spotlight
FREE Business
Counseling
Information from
our Resource
Partners
Fiscally Fit for 2016
Friday, April 1, 2016
Lake Forest City Hall
25550 Commercentre Drive
8:30 a.m.­ 11:30 a.m.
Commercial Space
Did You Know? Your business can be
featured on the
Economic Development
website and e­
Newsletter? Email
us with information on
an upcoming
anniversary, special
promotion, etc.
The City of Lake Forest, Edward Jones, and
the Small Business Administration (SBA) are
co­hosting a Fiscally Fit for 2016 seminar on
Friday, April 1, from 8:30 a.m. ­ 11:30 a.m.
at Lake Forest City Hall. Start your tax
year off right by attending this free
informational session. Topics covered will
include: financial planning, tax advantage
employer­sponsored retirement plans, and
recordkeeping. Light refreshments will be
provided. RSVP with
[email protected] or
call (949) 461­3567.
Click on the flyer for more
information.
Upcoming Events
Recent Job
Openings
loanDepot
Various
FedEx
Retail Customer
Service Associate
Kindercare
Learning Centers
Field ­ Assistant
Teacher
View more employment
postings on our
Lake Forest Jobs
webpage.
Support Lake Forest's
Adopted Marine Corps Battalion Tuesday & Wednesday, March 29 & 30, 2016
Peppino's Italian Restaurant
23600 Rockfield Blvd., Lake Forest
26612 Towne Centre Dr., Foothill Ranch
11:00 a.m.­ 9:00 p.m.
The Lake Forest US Marine Corps Support
Committee, on behalf of adopted Marines
and families from the 1st Law
Enforcement Battalion, is pleased to
announce the following "Restaurant of the
Month" fundraiser planned for March. On
Tuesday March 29, and and Wednesday,
March 30, Peppino's will donate 15% of
the proceeds from customers who present
the promotional flyer (on the left). These
monies will be used towards funding the
Family Summer Day Event for the
Battalion and members of their families at
Click on the flyer for more
Camp Pendleton. Remember to share this
information.
event by letting friends, co­workers,
members of sport teams, etc. know about the promotion! Full details and
the flyer required for the donation can be found at
www.lfusmccommittee.org.
In addition, the Committee is looking for donations from residents and
businesses in the community to further assist in the funding for the
Family Summer Day Event. To make a contribution, please visit www.lfusmccommittee.org. Thanks in advance for your consideration to supporting our Marines!
Lake Forest Job Fair
Friday, June 10, 2016
Lake Forest City Hall
25550 Commercentre Drive
Interested in having
your vacant job
positions posted here?
Email us.
9:00 a.m.­ 12:00 p.m.
The City of Lake Forest, Lake Forest
Chamber of Commerce, and OC One­Stop
Center, are co­hosting a job fair on
Friday, June 10, from 9:00 a.m. ­ to 12:00
noon at Lake Forest City Hall. If your
company is interested in hosting a FREE
booth to promote jobs, and meet with job
seekers this great opportunity is right for
you. For more information, please call
Lisa Burns at (949) 341­8011. RSVP with
[email protected]
or call (949) 461­3567.
Click on the flyer for more
information.
Businesses in the News
Del Taco to Open New Locations on
the East Coast
Lake Forest­based Del Taco recently announced it will open six new
restaurants in Florida. There will be a total of eight locations in Florida
by 2022, including two current locations in the Orlando area. The new
franchise group has agreed to open the six new locations in Brevard
County.
Del Taco also announced its plan to open six stores in Pennsylvania. This
announcement establishes the company's first location in Pennsylvania.
Del Taco currently has restaurants in 16 states including: California,
Nevada, Texas, and Alabama. Director of Franchise Development,
Laura Tanaka stated, "Expanding our presence in Florida is another
exciting step in Del Taco's mission to bring fresh, made­to­order
Mexican and American favorites to new guests across the country." Del
Taco is currently recruiting franchise candidates with food service
operations and real estate experience.
Once in a Licetime Franchisee
Opportunities
Once in a Licetime, Southern California's #1 head lice treatment centers
are now franchising nationwide, offering stress­free head lice removal
for the entire family! It is dedicated to providing an exceptional
experience for both kids and parents, eradicating not just lice but also
the negative stigma associated with an infestation. Its treatments are
always fun, and heat and pain free for every child that comes to Once in
a Licetime.
Looking To Hire In 2016?
Lake Forest Jobs
Lake Forest companies looking to hire in 2016 should forward all
available job postings to [email protected]. As
part of GROW (Growing and Retaining our Workforce) in Lake Forest,
the City features all Lake Forest employment opportunities on the Lake
Forest Jobs webpage. The Lake Forest Jobs webpage promotes current
Lake Forest employment opportunities, offers a brief job description, and
links to the application. The webpage also includes a direct link for
companies to submit available job postings. Companies interested in free
candidate screening, assistance with job fairs, and customized
workshops for employees, should contact
[email protected] to discover all the benefits of
GROW in Lake Forest. The City is committed to fostering a thriving Lake
Forest workforce by connecting employers with job seekers.
Business Spotlight
(949) 454‐1139
21991 El Toro Rd. #8
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Email
A Touch of Class Boutique is an
upscale women's clothing
boutique that specializes in
women's and girl's clothing, as
well as costume jewelry, unique
belts, shoes and accessories,
and limited home decorations
just to name a few. ATOCs
many selections, and exclusive
personal style services which
Located off of El Toro Rd. & Northcrest Dr.
include a detailed "style
assessment," will ensure that customers are well dressed prior to
leaving the store. We recently sat down with ATOC owner Yolanda
Castillo to learn more about her business.
1. Tell us a little about your business. What makes it
unique?
ATOC is an upscale ladies consignment boutique offering quality new and
gently used women's apparel and accessories for all occasions. You'll
find formal, career, and casual wear from popular department store
brands and high­end designers. 2. How does consignment work? How did you start the
business?
Consigning with A Touch of
Class Boutique is simple; you
will wonder why you hadn't
consigned before now! We
really appreciate our con
signors and strive to create an
environment which makes it as
easy and stress free as
possible. Items are accepted
for consignment Monday ­
A Touch of Class Boutique
Saturday. We ask that
interested consignors call and make an appointment prior to stopping in,
to give staff time to prepare for the meeting. During the meeting, staff
will review the items to determine what it can accept and the percentage
of the sale returned to the consigner. 3. Why did you choose to locate in Lake Forest?
I was born and raised in
Southern California and
eventually moved to Georgia for
14 years. While in Georgia, I
started a foundation focused on
helping low income and
disadvantaged families. I
ultimately decided to open up a
consignment center in Orange
County to encourage individuals everywhere to lend a helping hand
through community­focused services to those whose needs often go
overlooked because of their inability to reach out and ask for help. 4. Any special promotions we can advertise?
For the month of April, receive $10 OFF your total bill if you refer
someone to A Touch of Class.
To view the Business Spotlight in its entirety, or to view
past Business Spotlights, click here.
FREE Business Counseling
FREE Business Counseling at City Hall
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of every month
Are you searching for new ideas to re­energize your business in 2016?
The City of Lake Forest partners with SCORE Business Counselors to
offer FREE business counseling at Lake Forest City Hall. SCORE Business
Counselors are dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground,
grow, and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Every
year, SCORE helps thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses
and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. SCORE
Business Counselors have experience in a variety of business areas
including: finance, marketing, legal issues, and more. SCORE members
are trained to serve as counselors, advisors, and mentors to aspiring
entrepreneurs and business owners. SCORE Business Counseling
sessions take place on the second, third, and fourth Thursday of every
month at Lake Forest City Hall (25550 Commercentre Drive, Suite 100,
Lake Forest, CA 92630). Schedule a FREE session today and start 2016 with fresh new ideas for
your business! To schedule an appointment, contact SCORE at (714)
564­5200 or visit its website.
Information from our Resource Partners
4th Annual Women Business Owners
Conference
Thursday, April 14, 7:30 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m.
The Island Hotel
690 Newport Center Drive | Newport Beach, 92660 SCORE, in partnership with the US Small
Business Administration (SBA), and the
California State Board of Equalization, is
sponsoring the 4th Annual Women
Business Owners Conference: "Get Your
Business in Balance" on Thursday, April
14.
Featured speaker Liz Goodgold,
branding expert, speaker, and author of
Redfire Branding, will teach attendees
how to establish a presence to
immediately own the room, project a
consistent visual brand that lets clients
and colleagues recognize personal work
instantly, and master the 7­second hook
to easily and quickly introduce yourself
to others.
Click here to view the flyer.
The all day event includes breakfast, lunch, and great networking
opportunities. The event is taking place on Thursday, April 14,
from 7:30 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m. at the Island Hotel (690 Newport Center
Drive, Newport Beach 92660). The cost of the event is $99 through April
14. To RSVP for the event, click here.
Searching for Commercial Space?
Foothill Plaza
Foothill Plaza is one of the premier office
developments in Foothill Ranch, located
off Portola Parkway. Approximately
208,000 SF in total size, the campus is
complete with a beautiful outdoor
workspace/event space as well as a state­
of­the­art conferencing facility and tenant
lounge. Please contact Gregg Haly
or Allison Schneider with CBRE at (949)
725­8500 for more information. Click here to view the flyer.
Interested in Having your Listing
Featured?
Are you a Lake Forest broker or property manager? Do you have
commercial, industrial, or retail space to advertise? Email
[email protected] to have your listing featured in
the eNewsletter and on lakeforestbusiness.com. Jessica M. Gonzales
Economic Development/Housing Manager
City of Lake Forest
City of Lake Forest, 25550 Commercentre Drive, Suite 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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