Take advantage of this helpful information and resource center to strengthen your business.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Setting up a Business in Otay Mesa (City of San Diego)
Here are the ten key steps for opening a new business in the City of San Diego portion of Otay Mesa
Setting up a Business in East Otay Mesa
Search for Unincorporated Area – San Diego County
The CA International Trade Center
The CA International Trade Center helps California small and medium businesses leverage digital tools to go global.
California Income Tax Credits
Free Business Services (SCORE)
SCORE provides free business start up-advice, as well as access to specialized workshops.
On the Job Training Program
Take advantage of Substantial Financial Benefits with reimbursement of 50% of the wages earned by eligible new workers. It’s quick and simple – all paperwork is managed by the South County Career Center. Cash back for every new employee in the program you train and hire. For additional details, download the OJT flyer and contact one of our Business Services staff. On the Job Training Flyer
Free Business Services (South County Career Center)
The South County Career Center offers a number of free Business Services, which include:
- Recruitment and hiring assistance
- Job descriptions and Job postings
- Marketing and distribution of openings
- Job Fairs
- Recruitment events
- Space available for one on one interviews
- Labor Market Information
- Sector Strategy Information
- Up to date regional information on hiring trends
- Customized Training
- Tax Credits
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) (Federal)
Small Business Self employed Tax Center
Small Business Self Employed Tax Center on IRS.gov This Tax Center contains links to valuable information for the small business owner such as:
- Starting and Operating a Business,
- Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?,
- IRS Video Portal (video, webinars and audio presentations for small businesses, individuals and tax pros)
City of San Diego & State of California Business Incentives
Permit Entitlement Assistance
The City of San Diego has dedicated staff available to assist businesses and developers in securing required City entitlements, including permits for right-of-way, grading, new construction, and tenant improvements. In this support role, Economic Development staff are directly engaged with the City’s Development Services, Planning, and Public Utilities Departments to assist in expediting construction entitlements, identifying fees, and issues mediation.
Border Crossing Statistics
The Otay Mesa Chamber understands the importance of reducing wait times at our land ports of entry and is constantly working with Customs and Border Protection and other stakeholders to address this important goal.
- California-Baja California Border Crossing and Trade Data
- Economic Impact of Wait Times in our Region
- See live video of the border crossings at Otay Mesa and San Ysidro from our Chamber-member Border Traffic
- New Southbound Wait Times at San Ysidro by CALTRANS Click here
- Basic of Crossing the Border
