
"The City of El Monte is proud to unveil our Business Resource Center, to assist El Monte Businesses get the information and resources they need to survive during this crisis. We thank you for your patience during this time and we will be updating this page regularly as more information becomes available."
Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of Monte, California
jancona@elmonteca.gov
Welcome to the City of El Monte’s Business Resource Center!
The BRC will serve as the point of first contact for all your business needs. During this Public Health Emergency, the City will be offering assistance to Local Businesses affected by COVID-19.Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday
9am - 5pm

The El Monte Virtual Job Fair Program (the “Program”) is a collaboration with the City of Industry and the Industry Business Council. The Program will consist of a series of virtually held Zoom events that will be in partnership with non-profit and for-profit employers that have current job openings. The core objective of the Program is to match unemployed SGV residents with the employers that are currently hiring.
FAQ's - Employees
The City of El Monte’s Business Resource Center is here to answer your questions!
Congress recently passed the Family First Coronavirus Response Act. How does this apply to me?
What if I don’t have paid sick leave?
What if I can’t afford to pay my rent or utilities?
What if I’m a part-time employee and my hours get cut?
What if my company closes temporarily or I get laid off?
FAQ's - Employers
The City of El Monte’s Business Resource Center is here to answer your questions!
What are additional best practices I should consider?
Are there other markets I can reach to increase my business during this time?
What can I do as a business to help this situation?
Can I increase prices for my services and products?
What if I must lay off employees to avoid closing by business?
What if I must lay-off employees to save business?
Do I have to close my business?
Business Info Hub
New Program Looks to Pair Unemployed El Monte Workers with Jobs in City of Industry
UPDATE: The City of El Monte Business Grant Update #3
Social Media Marketing - Virtual Small Business Workshop
RESTAURANTS CAN NOW APPLY ONLINE FOR GREAT PLATES DELIVERED & SEE WHAT'S OPEN IN LA COUNTY

Retain Your Workers,
Remain in Business
COIVD-19 affected businesses can apply for a grant up to $10,000
Additional Resources
Save Small Business Fund
Go HereU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
APPLICATION GOES LIVE 12:00 PM (PT)
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
Go HereLabor and Workforce Development Agency
Applications begin Tuesday April 28, 2020
LA County COVID-19 Relief Assistance
Go HereLA County Small Business Programs
Applying for SBA Relief Funds
Go HereWebinar
SCMSDC - MBE BizTalk Session
CDC Small Business Finance + City National Bank
Job
Seekers
The City of El Monte is offering job matching services between local businesses and those affected by the COVID-19. Click the "Job Application" button below to get started.
JobApplication
Employer
Partnerships
Employer Partners impact the local community by increasing employment and economic security for individuals that have been affected by COVID-19.
EmployerPartnership Application
NOTICE: Regarding City Grant Applications
The City has stopped accepting applications for processing as of April 28, 2020 at 9:00PM PST, but is currently exploring new avenues for replenishing the El Monte Employer Assistance Grant Fund. If you would like to send in an application in case more funding becomes available you are more than welcome. For more information on funding and available Federal, State and County programs, please visit the Business Resource Center for more information.CLOSED! City of El Monte Business Grant Application
The El Monte Business Grant Program is a local city initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the City of El Monte.
At Council's direction and to allow businesses ample time, the City will only accept applications as of 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020. Until such time, the application materials will be for public informational purposes only.
Councilman Jerry Velasco Introduces Grant Program for Small Businesses in El Monte (VIDEO)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Online application OPENS Monday April 27, 2020 at 9am (Pacific Time)
Grant Application Form