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Local Small Business Owners On-Track to Succeed with New Training & Development Program

Post Date:03/28/2023 1:30 PM

City of Rancho Cordova

A group of small business owners in the City of Rancho Cordova recently graduated from the Minority Business Assistance and Recovery Kickstart (MBARK).

The Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Rancho Cordova and Sacramento Asian-Pacific Chamber of Commerce launched MBARK in January to provide expert guidance and other resources to minority-owned and small businesses in the city. The program is supported by the city’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund.

The three-month program helps provide capacity and expertise for minority-owned and small businesses that have historically had limited resources to pursue the expert guidance they need to stabilize, expand, or pivot their operations. The program also offers professional coaching to businesses impacted by COVID-19, offering guidance on surviving and staying competitive in a post-pandemic economy.

Ten inaugural graduates of the program were honored at a March 17 ceremony at Rancho Cordova City Hall. One of the graduates is Chris Tabieros, a mobile auto detailer who opened CTUBBZ Detail two years ago.

“I have 15 years’ experience in auto body and painting, but it’s a lot different being in business for yourself,” Chris said. “This program gives you a good foundation for running your business and helps you avoid pitfalls along the way.”

The training’s ten modules include business planning, brand and marketing strategies, best practices for e-commerce, web and social media, and financial elements from bookkeeping to cash flow. Participants were also made aware of available resources in the community, including grants and other assistance.

The collaborative nature of MBARK also provides an opportunity for business owners to share ideas and experiences with each other and get feedback from the instructors.

Diann Rogers, CEO of the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce, said this group of graduates set the bar high, and she looks forward to seeing the program continue.

“It’s very challenging to operate a small business, and understanding the basics really goes a long way in staying competitive,” she said. “These graduates now have what it takes to grow their businesses, which will in turn help advance our local economy.”

The next MBARK program will be offered starting in late April. Applications are now being accepted through April 14. Apply now and learn more at https://mbark-ca.org/small-business-cohort or by e-mailing cmarcum@RanchoCordova.org.

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City of Rancho Cordova Opens $8.4M Youth Center

On November 3, 2022, the City of Rancho Cordova opened the Rancho Cordova Youth Center, the first youth center in the community. The Youth Center will provide a welcoming, central and safe environment for year-round youth programs, build relationships with local youth, and show local youth how much the community cares about their success and future in Rancho Cordova.

City of Rancho Cordova Breaks Ground on Citywide, Ultra-High-Speed Gigabit Broadband Network

On February 28, 2022, the City of Rancho Cordova, SiFi Networks and GigabitNow announced the launch of Rancho Cordova FiberCity®, a revolutionary infrastructure project to bring a fast, affordable, and reliable all-fiber internet network to every home, business, and institution in Rancho Cordova.

For more information, please contact Danielle Hale at 916.809.0465 or dhale@cityofranchocordova.org.

Mather Veterans Village Dedication Event

On October 12, 2021, Mercy Housing California, Nation’s Finest, the City of Rancho Cordova and the County of Sacramento celebrated the completion of all three phases of Mather Veterans Village, the first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans in the Sacramento region.

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Crime Drops in Rancho Cordova by 61%

The City of Rancho Cordova is proud to announce that violent crime and property crime combined has decreased by 61% from 2004-2019 when adjusted for population. Since the city incorporated and established the Rancho Cordova Police Department 18 years ago, the city has implemented creative and proactive policing programs that have led to this significant drop.

Media Advisory about Crime Drop in Rancho Cordova
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News Release: Crime Drops in Rancho Cordova by 61%

Rancho Cordova Breaks Ground on Rio Del Oro Development

Elliott Homes, Inc. and the City of Rancho Cordova are breaking ground on Rio Del Oro, the largest development in the city’s history. Rio Del Oro spans 3,800 acres in Rancho Cordova and could fit Downtown Sacramento in its footprint. The development will feature thousands of new homes, over 7.6 million square feet of commercial, professional and industrial space, one of the largest parks in the region at 130 acres, and the city’s next high school.

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