Apple Valley realizes the importance of building and sustaining a business-friendly atmosphere.
Businesses wishing to expand, relocate or need technical assistance are encouraged to contact the Economic and Community Development Divisions. A liaison will also help you connect with the local business community, the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center, and other government agencies.

Learn more at ghdcc.com or sba.gov               

Apple Valley Development Advisory Board
The Town of Apple Valley, in its continuing efforts to assist property owners and interested individuals, has an Advisory group available to assist individuals considering building within the Town. This Advisory group, the Development Advisory Board (DAB), will provide information about the applicable standards and requirements for any construction within the Town.

The Development Advisory Board meets on an as-needed basis on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1 within the Development Services Building. Invited staff members include those from Planning, Building & Safety, Public Works, Engineering, Economic Development, Fire District, and Water Agencies.

Learn more at applevalley.org

Download DAB Application PDF: DAB Application

Village Property and Business Improvement District (PBID)
Established by property owners within the Apple Valley Village business area to provide and manage supplemental services and improvements for this important, historic business center, the PBID enables district property owners to fund needed property related improvement programs to enhance business activity and property values, including enhanced security, entryway signage, decorative street lighting, landscaping, and the creation of a destination atmosphere for shopping, eating and social gatherings. The PBID Association Board meets regularly to coordinate programs and activities.

Learn more at avvillage.org

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zones
Two HUB Zones are located in Apple Valley. The HUB Zone Empowerment Contracting Program stimulates economic development and creates jobs in urban and rural communities by providing Federal contracting preferences to small businesses. These preferences go to small businesses that obtain HUB Zone certification in part by employing staff who live in a HUB Zone. The company must also maintain a "principal office" in one of these specially designated areas. A second benefit involves specialized assistance, allowing qualified firms higher SBA-guaranteed surety bonds on construction and service contract bids.

Learn more at sba.gov/hubzone

High Desert Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ)
The RMDZ includes Apple Valley and four other cities and areas of unincorporated San Bernardino County. Zone activities are administered and coordinated by the Mojave Desert and Mountain Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority. This is the first zone to be established completely east of the Sierra Nevada/San Gabriel/San Bernardino mountain chains. It provides local and regional markets for diverted waste materials in the Mojave Desert area.

Learn more at calrecycle.ca.gov

San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board
Serving the business community in San Bernardino County to support the retention of jobs and maintain employment opportunities in our communities.

They offer workshops throughout the year to address workforce issues along with update and provide information on labor laws, how to empower your employees, employee handbooks, and more.

Learn more at workforce.sbcounty.gov

View their calendar of events: workforce.sbcounty.gov/events/

Explore their Employer Resource and Special Populations toolkit: Toolkit

Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
Free, confidential, one-on-one, and specific-to-your-needs training is offered to make it possible to navigate through the complexities of taxation, business formation, human resources, technology selection, and implementation.

Learn more at ociesmallbusiness.org

Inland Empire Women's Business Center
The IEWBC provides free business assistance to aspiring and existing women business owners through mentoring, counseling and training.

Learn more at iewbc.org

Southern California Edison Economic Development Services
Get one-on-one, specialized consulting services at no cost to you. Learn about incentives, tools, and programs to reduce your operating costs and help make your business more competitive.

Learn more at sce.com/eds

Employment Training Panel (ETP)
This State of California agency provides job training funds annually to employers throughout California. ETP is a funding agency - not a training agency. Businesses determine their own training needs and how best to provide training. ETP has established a Small Business Program that provides up to $50,000 in training cost reimbursements for small businesses. Eligibility determination and formal proposals can usually be completed in one week or less and the contract is short and compact.

Learn more at etp.ca.gov

CALED California Association for Local Economic Development
CALED supports its members through information, technical assistance, training, education, and research. CALED also sponsors the creation of the California Enterprise Development Authority to provide low-cost financing alternatives to California nonprofits and manufacturers.

Learn more at caled.org

California Manufacturing Technology Center
Provides expertise and leadership for small manufacturers to identify and solve problems related to Marketing and Sales, Strategic and Financial Planning, Workforce Development, Manufacturing Improvements and more.

Learn more at cmtc.com

California Secretary of State's Office
California's Secretary of State Office provides the opportunity for businesses to verify the availability of a Fictitious Name, State Agencies and Programs, and provide other vital information for businesses in California.

Learn more at sos.ca.gov

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
GO-Biz serves as California's single point of contact for economic development and job creation efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.

Learn more at business.ca.gov

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Offers Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by Winter Storms and Mudslides!  Also, register for a permit, license, or account, verify a permit, license, or account, change your business information, request an extension or relief, find your tax rate, view upcoming taxpayer events & education, register for sales & use tax classes, get industry guides, special notices, along with the latest news and more business related information.  

Learn more at https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/