Business News

The City of Laguna Niguel works proactively to support its local businesses during the pandemic and well beyond. The City’s weekly economic development eNewsletter provides timely information, resources, programs, and updates to help businesses thrive! 

By subscribing, businesses and community members learn about everything from the latest news and resources; grant opportunities; and free programs to help businesses grow to events providing vast community exposure; featured businesses; new laws and mandates; and much more. The eNewsletter is part of the City’s ongoing effort to foster economic development and benefit Laguna Niguel’s outstanding business landscape. 

For more information, contact 949-362-4300 or email us. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter!

Recent Newsletter Issues

June 5, 2023

• Top Workplaces 2023: How to Nominate Your Business, Organization
• New App Helps People Locate Laguna Niguel Restaurants

May 30, 2023

• Nominations Sought for Business Awards
• How to Fight Recession with a Marketing Stimulus Plan

May 22, 2023

• Vast Exposure for Your Business Through Free Featured Business Program
• Creating Better Content to Drive Website Traffic
• Employers Sought for Job Fair

May 15, 2023

• Next-Generation Retail Series
• CEO Forums
• Welcome to Laguna Niguel
• Employers Sought for Job Fair

May 9, 2023

• Employers Sought for Job Fair
• Panel of Local Experts will Answer Your Questions About a Range of Topics
• Take Your Business to the Next Level
• New Restaurant Locator App will Connect Patrons to Laguna Niguel Restaurants

May 1, 2023

• National Small Business Week 2-Day Virtual Summit
• Featured Business: Copenhagen Corner
• Live Webinars in Honor of Small Business Week
• Women in Business Breakfast
• New Grant Opportunity for Restaurants

April 24, 2023

• New Restaurant Locator App will Connect Patrons to Laguna Niguel Restaurants
• Small Loans, Big Opportunities for Small Businesses
• Grant Opportunity for Restaurants

April 17, 2023

• Your Business Could Save Money
• What You Need to Know to Prepare for Upcoming Tech Hubs Funding Notices
• National Small Business Week 2-Day Virtual Summit
• Women in Business Breakfast
• New Grant Opportunity for Restaurants

April 10, 2023

• New Grant Opportunity for Restaurants
• Business Watch Helps Keep Laguna Niguel Businesses Safer

March 28, 2023

• Help Your Business Get the Competitive Edge
• Great Way to Give Back, Bond with Your Employees

March 20, 2023

• B.S.A.F.E. Program for Your Business
• We Promote Your Business for FREE
• Small Business Support

March 14, 2023

• Important Guide for Businesses
• Women in Leadership
• Secrets to Buying a Franchise

March 6, 2023

• Featured Business: Antonia Cucina
• Skyrocket Your Website Rankings
• Secrets to Buying a Franchise

February 27, 2023

• Take Advantage of Vast Exposure for Your Business
• Help Shape Environmental Policy
• Small Business Support

February 21, 2023

• Mendocino Farms, Other Establishments Coming to Whole Foods Center
• Nominate an Extraordinary Woman
• How to Use Keywords on Your Website, Social Media to Attract Customers

February 13, 2023

• 'Mayor's Mentions' Promote Business
• How to Find Opportunities for Black-Owned Businesses
• No-Cost Small Business Training

February 7, 2023

• Nominate OC's Distinguished HR Leaders
• Some Relief for High Natural Gas Bills
• Free Tax Assistance
• No-Cost Small Business Training

February 1, 2023

• Featured Business: Comfort Keepers
• What Makes a Great Website for Your Business?
• Community Resources

January 23, 2023

• Develop Actionable Growth for Your Business
• Free Ongoing, Upcoming Courses
• Don't Forget to Join Our Council and Share Your Vision
• Visit One-Stop Business Resource Hub

January 17, 2023

• Share Your Vision
• Expand Your Online Presence
• Plan, Build, and Launch Your Food Business
• California Competes Tax Credit

January 9, 2023

• Featured Business: Brooklyn City Pizza
• California Competes Tax Credit
• Calling All Employers
• Women in Business Breakfast Feb. 3
• Enroll Today to Get Started Tomorrow
• New Worksites Sought for Beneficial Program

December 19, 2022

• Take Advantage of Vast Exposure for Your Business in 2023
• Supporting Our Businesses through Shop & Dine Local Campaign
• Recognizing Our Local Businesses

December 12, 2022

• New Grocery Outlet and Joann Opening in 2023
• Supporting Our Businesses through Shop & Dine Local Campaign
• Strategic Roadmap to Success in 2023

December 5, 2022

• Featured Business: Stosa Cucine
• Supporting Our Businesses through Shop & Dine Local Campaign
• Help Make a Difference
• Volunteer at Laguna Niguel Parade
• Donate Toys Through December 8
• New Veteran Small Business Certification

November 28, 2022

• Business Input and Expertise Sought
• Give Back to Military Families this Holiday Season

November 14, 2022

• Shop & Dine Local Campaign Starts Nov. 15
• Help Shape Your Community

November 8, 2022

• Do You Qualify for Free Money from the U.S. Government?
• $10K Grant Opportunities Now Available with Verizon
• Beyond Google and Facebook Ads to Drive New Business Your Way

November 1, 2022

• Featured Business: F45 Training
• Learn How to Drive Growth in a Volatile Economy
• Business Watch Program

October 24, 2022

• Free Program Provides Vast Exposure for Your Business
• Great Way to Market Your Business
• Are You a Veteran?

October 17, 2022

• CPK Hosting Soft and Grand Openings this Week
• Applications Due Friday for Childcare Grant Relief Program
• Support Our Troops and Local Businesses
• 10th Annual Women Business Owner Conference
• Small Business Development Webinar

October 10, 2022

• Mix & Mingle with the Mayor
• B.S.A.F.E.Program
• Eateries, Sponsors Sought for Taste for the Troops

October 4, 2022

• Featured Business: Providence Mission Heritage Medical Group
• Learn Effective Marketing Strategies

September 27, 2022

• Free In-Person SCORE Meeting in Laguna Niguel
• Learn About the State of Laguna Niguel Thursday

September 19, 2022

• Welcome to Laguna Niguel: Black Rock Bikes
• Crime Safety and Prevention Town Hall
• Recession-Resistant Business Types & Models

September 6, 2022

• New CPK Expected to Open Later This Month
• Featured Business: StretchLab
• Enter the Digital Arena

August 29, 2022

• Learn About the City's Long-Term Roadmap for Community Resiliency
• Microbusiness Grant Funding Still Available
• Submit Your Exhibitor Application by August 31st

August 22, 2022

• Save the Date for 2022 State of the City
• Supercharge Your Sales Growth with Strategies that Work

August 15, 2022

• Another Way to Stay Informed of Local Emergencies
• Local Establishments Taking Part in Sea Country Festival's Taste of Laguna Niguel
• Free Mentors Can Help Your Business Grow

August 9, 2022

• New Popeyes Coming to Laguna Niguel
• New Starbucks, Other Tenants for Old Coco's Restaurant Site
• Grant Funding Still Available

August 1, 2022

• Nominate Your Business To Be a Top Workplace
• Featured Business: Zen Nail Lounge
• Recession-Proof Your Business

July 25, 2022

• Nominate Your Business or Favorite Business
• Stay Apprised of Important News, Information
• Exhibitors Sought

July 18, 2022

• Don't Miss Out on Microbusiness Grant Funding
• Retirement Plans for Small Business Owners
• Exhibitors Sought

July 11, 2022

• Important Tips for Small Businesses
• Learn About Retail Strategies July 14

July 5, 2022

• Featured Business: Rangeen Indi-Cali Kitchen
• Women in Business Breakfast Event
• Your Ideas Matter

June 27, 2022

• Learn the How Technology Can Expand Your Business
• Don't Miss this Opportunity to Connect with Our Community
• Stay Connected and Informed
• Incentives for Your Business

June 21, 2022

• Learn the Essentials of Leasing
• Take a Minute to Tell Us How We Can Help Your Business
• Important Update for Employers

June 13, 2022

• Don't Miss Out on Microbusiness Grant Funding
• Create Better Content to Drive Website Traffic
• Incentives for Telling Us How We Can Help You

June 7, 2022

• Learn the Right Way to Hire via Free Webinar
• Take a Few Moments to Tell Us How We Can Help Your Business
• Important Update for Employers

June 1, 2022

• Featured Business: Cali Kids Urgent Care
• How Can We Help Your Business?
• Gain Exposure For Your Business
• Applications Available for THRIVE

May 23, 2022

• Apply Today for Microbusiness Grant Funding
• Hiring Opportunity
• Stay Safe and Connected

May 16, 2022

• How to Find Small Business Grant Opportunities
• Vote for Your Favorite Laguna Niguel Business
• Driving Small Business Forward Grant Program

May 9, 2022

• Featured Business: Healthy Nails Salon
• Responsible Beverage Training Act
• Microbusiness Grant Applications Now Available
• Take Part in the 2022 Sea Country Festival

May 2, 2022

• Let Us Celebrate Your Business
• Microbusiness Grant Relaunch Begins May 9
• Small Business Week Virtual Summit
• Learn About the State of Our Region

April 26, 2022

• Tell Us How We Can Help Your Business
• Eight Reasons to Begin a Business in Laguna Niguel
• Community Ride and Dine

April 18, 2022

• Brooklyn City Market is Now Open
• Save Money on Gas with Discounted Bus Fares
• Social Media Strategies for Business

April 11, 2022

• Featured Business: Crumbl Cookies
• More EV Charging Stations
• Learn About the State of Our Region
• This Program Could Be MADE for You
• Help Plan for South OC's Transportation Future

March 28, 2022

• OC Local Taproom is Opening Soon
• Learn About the State of our Region May 5
• Gather Your Employees for Earth Day Celebration

March 15, 2022

• Laguna Niguel is California's 6th Safest City

March 8, 2022

• Is Your Business Prepared for an Emergency?
• Deadline is March 15 for Microbusiness Grant Applications
• Reach More Customers through YouTube

March 1, 2022

• Vast Exposure for Your Business at Celebrations and Wedding Show
• Featured Business: Golden Spoon

February 22, 2022

• FedEx Small Business Contest
• Family-Owned Business Awards
• Participate in High School Job Fair
• South OC Economic Coalition Update Friday

February 7, 2022

• California's Indoor Mask Mandate Expires Feb. 15
• Laguna Niguel City Center Mixed-Use Project
• Featured Business: Fratello's

February 4, 2022

• $2,500 Available for Eligible Microbusinesses Through New Grant Funding

February 1, 2022

• Obtain Vast Exposure for Your Business at Celebrations and Wedding Show
• Participate in High School Job Fair
• Grow Your Small Business
• Product-Based Businesses Should Consider Joining MADE

January 18, 2022

• No-Cost Business Advisory Board
• More Free Business Advice
• Featured Business: Plumeria Cafe by Stacks

January 10, 2022

• A New Way to Engage with Your Local Government
• Alcohol Beverages To-Go?
• Featured Business: Aim Mail Center
• Stay Updated on COVID-19 Funding, Information via Webinars

January 4, 2022

• New Year, New Employment Laws
• Employer Compliance with the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards Webinar
• Featured Business: Bricco Cucina and Wine Bar
• SBA Seeking Nominations for Small Business Week

December 14, 2021

• Remember to Mask Up Starting Wednesday
• Featured Business: Bottega Angelina
• SBA Seeking Nominations for Small Business Week 2022
• Nominations for 21st Annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards

December 7, 2021

• What to Expect When Applying for an SBA Loan
• Shop & Dine Laguna Niguel & Win
• Free City Program Benefits Laguna Niguel Businesses

November 30, 2021

• Women in Business Breakfast Event Dec. 2
• Shop & Dine Laguna Niguel & Win
• Featured Business: Beyond Bikes

November 23, 2021

• New Specialty Market Opening in Laguna Niguel Next Year: Wild Fork Foods
• Take Advantage of Great Exposure Opportunity

November 16, 2021

• Holiday Toy Drive
• Featured Business: Tutu School
• Workforce Development and Job Skills

November 9, 2021

• Featured Business: Las Golondrinas
• 2021 Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business
• Don't Miss Out Great Exposure Opportunity

November 4, 2021

• Have Coffee with Mayor Minagar
• Women Who Mean Business Luncheon
• New Italian Restaurant Opening in Laguna Niguel
• Sponsorship Opportunities Offer Great Community Exposure
• Let SBDC Adopt Your Business

October 26, 2021

• The State of the City Video
• Featured Business: India Grill
• Christmas Parade Sponsorship Opportunities
• Women's Business Owner Conference

October 19, 2021

• Christmas Parade Sponsorship Opportunities
• The State of the City 2021

October 12, 2021

• Park Needs Assessment
• COVID-19 Recovery Package to Support Small Businesses
• Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
  
• Featured Business: Bistro K

October 5, 2021

• New Business: Fabulash Body and Spa
• State of the City 2021
• Featured Business: 9Round Fitness
• City Hall 10-Year Anniversary

September 28, 2021

• Featured Business: The Fort
• Last Call for Grant Relief Funding
• Laguna Niguel City Hall 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

September 21, 2021

• Help Guide Park and Recreation Development
• Recent Updates to COVID-19 Relief Programs
• Small Business Topics

September 14, 2021

• Your Business Can Be Featured
• Welcome to Laguna Niguel: Beyond Bikes

September 7, 2021

• Grant Funding Still Available
• National Small Business Week
• Featured Business: Calo Kitchen + Tequila

August 30, 2021

• OC Small Business Conference September 29
• Grow your business with Entertainment Mobile App
• Boots to Business Veteran Webinar

August 24, 2021

• New Specialty Retail Shop Opening Soon: Hanaka
• Learn About Employee Retention Credits
• Featured Business: Mucho Mucho Market
• What's Your Story?

August 17, 2021

• Featured Business: Club Pilates
• Tell Us Your Story - National Small Business Week

August 10, 2001

• Easy-To-Use Templates Can Help Your Business Grow
• Tell Us Your Story
• County's Arts-Related Small Business and Nonprofit Grant Funding Still Available

August 3, 2021

• National Small Business Week Virtual Summit September 13-15
• Tell Us Your Story
  
• Featured Business: Pokeworks

July 27, 2021

• Register for Women Business Owners Conference
  
• Back to Business Employee Bonus Program
• Rausch Physical Therapy

July 23, 2021

• Free COVID-19 Testing at City Hall
  
• Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
• At-Home Vaccination

July 20, 2021

• Free Mentoring to Help Your Business Grow
• Laguna Niguel Back-To-Business Employee Bonus Program
• Manage Your Time and Identify Which Items to Delegate August 19

July 13, 2021

• Apply for County's Arts-Related Small Business and Nonprofit
• Grant Funding
• Laguna Niguel Back-To-Business Employee Bonus Program
• Featured Business: Cold Rush Wellness

July 7, 2021

• Laguna Niguel Back-to-Business Employee Bonus Program

July 6, 2021

• Cloud Computing and Security Controls for Small Businesses
• Latest Featured Business Video California Silk Plant Company
• New Businesses Opening: California Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy

June 29, 2021

• Mayor Recognizes Winners of Business Survey Raffle
• Laguna Niguel Back-to-Business Employee Bonus Program
• Coastal Business and Mail Center

June 22, 2001

• New Business: Royal Thai Massage and Healing Center
• Featured Business Video: Asian Kitchen

June 16, 2021

• Grant Funding Available for Arts-Related Small Businesses and Nonprofits
• Next Document Shredding Event Set for June 26
• ABC Fitness Studio

June 8, 2021

• Our Latest Featured Business Video Is China Moon

June 1, 2021

• Document Shredding Event June 26th
• Business Mentoring June 8th

May 26, 2021

• 5 Steps to Plug the Hidden Money Leaks and Skyrocket Your Revenue
• Our Latest Featured Business Is Signarama

May 20, 2021

• Applications for Restaurant Revitalization Funding Due May 24

May 18, 2021

• OC Moving to Yellow Tier
• New Eateries in Laguna Niguel
• Learn the Latest Information on Coronavirus Relief Programs

May 11, 2021

• SBA Webinar May 13: Lower Your Cost of Doing Business with a Solid Supply Chain Management Strategy
• SCORE Webinar May 17: COVID-19 2021 New CA Paid Sick Leave and FFCRA

May 5, 2021

• Welcome New Businesses: Get to Aesthetics and OKTO Cafe and Marketplace
• Featured Business: Pacific Financial Planners
• 5 Steps to Plug the Hidden Money Leaks and Skyrocket Your Company's Revenue May 27, 2021