Dear Moreno Valley Residents,
Our community is home to more than 4,500 businesses, small and large. As Mayor of Moreno Valley, I take pride in the growth and success of all our local businesses, and there are several ways our City government can help businesses take hold and thrive.
The city’s “Hire MoVal” program will give employers up to $10,000 for hiring Moreno Valley residents. If you hire a military veteran, you may qualify for “Hire a Vet.” If you hire anyone who has completed a college degree or a certificate or training program, you may qualify for “Hire a Grad.” All you have to do is hire a Moreno Valley resident who qualifies in one of those categories and then fill out a simple one-page application. Once approved, that’s it. No other reporting is required and in a couple weeks you’ll get a check for $1,000 for each qualifying hire, up to $10,000 total.
Then there’s the Employment Resource Center (ERC), which provides free help to connect business owners with ideal employees, conducts frequent workshops, helps with required permits and licensing, and much more.
MoVal business owners can also apply to be highlighted on MVTV Channel 3’s Business Spotlight with a 30-second professional video production created by the award-winning City of Moreno Valley media team. Four businesses in each Council district are spotlighted each year and, in addition to running repeatedly for two weeks on MVTV-3, the Spotlight is also posted on the MVTV-3 YouTube Channel. We’ll even give you a DVD copy!
We are all about helping businesses locate, grow and create new jobs here. To learn more about the ways the city can help you establish and grow your business, visit the City website’s Economic Development section at moval.org/edd.