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Digital Tech for Transformation Reimbursement Program

The City of Westminster has partnered with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to develop the Digital Tech for Transformation Reimbursement Program, which supports small businesses in digitizing their operations.

Update your operations with the Digital Tech for Transformation Reimbursement Program.

The Digital Tech for Transformation Reimbursement Program supports small
businesses in digitizing their operations, streamlining workflows, and improving operational efficiency. Program Participants must attend three mandatory training sessions, a one-on-one consultation with a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) consultant and submit a program proposal for goods or services which improve business operations in accordance with the grant guidelines. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive up to a $2,500 reimbursement grant to invest in digital technology which will increase operational efficiency for their business. Fifty reimbursement grants are available.

Take advantage of this opportunity to elevate your business!

Eligibility

Retail, restaurants, service-oriented, and direct-to-consumer business.

  • Must have a commercial brick-and-mortar business located within the city boundaries (no residential addresses, PO Box, or Home Occupations)
  • Must hold an active business license, minimum 1 year prior to program application
  • Minimum of 2 employees, 1099 acceptable
  • Attend Westminster Business Summit with Vendor Fair
  • Attend three training sessions
  • Attend one-on-one consulting session with SBDC
  • Submit proof of Purchase of approved equipment/proposal
  • Business may apply for one grant in each category, priority given to first time recipients

Application Process and Timeline

  1. Apply online via the form below (application window dates to be announced).
  2. Meet all program eligibility requirements; SBDC will review the application for completeness and eligibility.
  3. Once conditional eligibility is confirmed, applicant must submit all required documentation through the portal.
  4. Applicants notified and program participation confirmed.
  5. Submit proof of Purchase of approved equipment/proposal.

Suggested Use of Funds

  • Software purchases
  • CRM Systems
  • Project Management
  • E-commerce platform subscriptions (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.)
  • Upgrading to cloud-based services
  • Connectivity
  • Wifi Extenders
  • Camera Systems
  • Website development
  • SEO services
  • Online marketing
  • Digital storefronts

Application – Dates to be announced.​

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Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. 

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City of Westminster — Digital Tech for Transformation Reimbursement

Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.

Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.