Business/Economic Development

256 - Economic Development Program

The City of Santa Monica is a premier business location offering a range of business development and retention services. Services provided to the Santa Monica business community include referrals, demographic research, cooperative programs with the Westside Small Business Development Center, and serving as liaison to the various commercial districts within the city. In addition, the economic development division administers city-owned commercial properties and provides information and referrals on local real estate. The city's successful marketing efforts include the Santa Monica Pier, Bergamot Station, and the Third Street Promenade. 

The economic development program for the Santa Monica area is coordinated by the city's Housing and Economic Development Department, Economic Development Division, located at the Santa Monica Airport. For more information on services available through the EDD, please contact the economic development manager at (310) 458-8906. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on alternate Fridays. After hours and on weekends, you may leave a message and your call will be returned on the next business day.