Economic Development

Danville's goal is to promote and encourage a vibrant, diverse, and healthy local economy, within an appropriate scale and character, as a means of supporting an outstanding quality of life for all Town businesses and residents while strengthening local economic commerce.

Business Workshop Series 

• September 10, 2012 - The Danville Dozen
• Danville Dozen Presentation  
• June 11, 2012 Tool Box for Doing Business in Todays Economy  
• East Bay EDA Economic Outlook Forcast  2012
• Social Media Quick Start Handbook 
• Developing a Marketing Plan SBA 
• August 16, 2011 Social Media Workshop  

• "Opportunities for the Small Business Owner"  Video Presentation
• Workshop Handout
• Workshop Handout "10 Tips for Creating Great Marketing"

•  October 4, 2011 Socia Media Workshop
•  " Meet the Experts"   Video Presentation
  

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Social Media Quick Start Program

The Town of Danville had partneres with Hogan Marketing and Media and developed a low cost "Social Media Quick Start Program" for all Danville businesses. This program was developed to assist businesses in the online social media arena. Please review the the attached information for a list of all the services provided as part of this program.  Further, businesses eligible for the "Online Social Media Mini Grant" may use these funds towards the quick start program.

THE FIRST STEP IN GROWING YOUR BUSINESS 

Business Concierge is a complimentary service provided by the Town’s Economic Development, Planning, Building and Engineering Divisions.  The Danville Business Concierge provides one-on-one consultation with new and existing businesses.  

PLANNING YOUR BUSINESS 

Our knowledgeable staff provides assistance to businesses early in the planning process to minimize up front expenditures.  The Business Concierge’s goal is to make opening a business in Danville a pleasant experience by developing a simple roadmap for business owners.  

BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS 

Concierge staff identify requirements specific to the unique needs of each business. The roadmap developed for businesses will identify applicable codes to the specific type of improvement being made and only require information on plans that pertain to the scope of work.  You will also be provided with insight on how to meet the requirements of other regulatory agencies such as the County Health Department, Fire District, Sanitary District, and others. 

MARKETING, RETAIL INCENTIVES AND MORE 

The Business Concierge Service is not only a clearinghouse for guiding your way through the permitting process at the Town.  Our resourceful staff will steer you towards Town-supported programs that promote business vitality. Such programs include personalized listings on the Town’s business web site, ShopDanvilleFirst.com, retail marketing grants, cooperative advertising opportunities, retail façade improvement assistance, business workshops and other opportunities.