The Gardena First! Program promotes awareness to both businesses and consumers about keeping dollars in Gardena.

The City of Gardena Outstanding Business Award is presented semi-annually, to a business in the city based on quality of the business, business achievements, and community involvement. Winners are selected every six months, and nominations are reviewed by the Gardena Business Advisory Council.

In 2004, the City of Gardena, in partnership with residential and business community members, formed the Brownfield Community Relations Committee (BCRC). The BCRC works on the redevelopment and/or reuse of brownfield sites. The Brownfields Public Engagement Process was applauded for exemplifying good local governance in a recent article by the Institute for Local Government.

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The Gardena Business Advisory Council recently recommended that the 5% Small Business Credit Program be expanded to apply to contract awards up to $250,000.

Ever wonder what the best resources are in the South Bay for your business development needs? Look no further, we have provided you with a inclusive guide to business resources in the area.

Gardena has a brand new website.  This spiffy new website is appealing, provides a high level of service and is easier to navigate with its convenient drop down menus. Not only is this new website a valuable resource for information and assistance, but it has been specifically designed to allow for payment of bills on-line.

In 2006, the City Council revised the City’s purchasing policies to establish a small business credit of five percent (5%) to qualifying bidders for purposes of determining the lowest responsible bidder on certain City contracts.