Thank you Chula Vista for Participating!

Small Business Outreach 2025

The City of Chula Vista sought input from small businesses to better understand their challenges and successes. The survey was available from January 31 to February 28, 2025. It featured a combination of multiple-choice and open-ended questions and was designed to take just 5–10 minutes to complete.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the outreach and shared their input. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

Small Business Outreach

Chula Vista conducted outreach initiatives to better understand the challenges and successes of small business owners. This project included a survey, focus groups, and collaboration with organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, small business owners, and business associations. By gathering input and building a sustainable dialogue, the project aimed to inform City programs and resources that effectively support the local small business community.

Small Business Survey

The survey sought to amplify the voices of the small business community and expand participation beyond those traditionally engaged. It aimed to include a diverse range of businesses—from restaurants and retail to manufacturing and healthcare; from long-standing to new businesses; from women-owned to veteran- and multicultural-owned businesses. All local small business owners were encouraged to participate, including those with multiple locations both inside and outside the City.

Feedback from the survey provided insights into participant demographics, key challenges, needs, successes, and recommendations for future City programs and outreach strategies. The results will directly inform the development of programs, tools, and resources to support the small business community.