Westminster 市为小企业推出两项报销补助：店面焕新最高2,500美元、科技升级最高1,000美元
位于加利福尼亚州橙县的 Westminster 市在11月经济发展通讯中宣布，为本地小企业推出两项报销补助：店面焕新计划最高报销2,500美元，科技升级计划最高报销1,000美元，名额有限。
「Retail Refresh and Eats Fresh Eyes」店面焕新补助最高2,500美元，用于评估企业的营销策略、店面呈现与顾客体验，制定提升客流、增加销售的行动方案。申请企业须在 Westminster 市内有实体商业店面、持有有效营业执照满一年、至少有2名员工，并参加小企业发展中心（SBDC）的一对一辅导。补助可用于客户关系管理系统、电商平台、网站开发、搜索引擎优化、在线营销、安防摄像头系统与店面改善等支出。
科技升级补助最高1,000美元，面向无障碍、网络安全与员工技术现代化，可用于电脑、电话、软件、销售点系统、网站升级、营销与无障碍设施改善及员工培训。参加企业须先申请、完成 SBDC 免费一对一虚拟咨询，再提交购买收据、W-9 表格与有效营业执照证明，获批并完成购买后可获报销。
市府同时提醒，11月28日是「小企业星期六」，鼓励居民在节日期间到本地小企业购物、用餐，支持社区经济。
（来源：Westminster 市）
Westminster Offers Two Reimbursement Grants for Small Businesses: Up to $2,500 for Retail Refresh, $1,000 for Tech Upgrades
The City of Westminster, in Orange County, California, announced in its November economic development newsletter two reimbursement grants for local small businesses: up to $2,500 through the Retail Refresh and Eats Fresh Eyes program and up to $1,000 for technology upgrades, with a limited number of grants available.
The Retail Refresh and Eats Fresh Eyes program offers up to $2,500 of qualifying expenses, evaluating a business's marketing strategy, storefront presentation and customer experience to increase foot traffic and modernize operations. Eligible businesses must have a commercial brick-and-mortar location in the city, an active business license for at least one year and a minimum of two employees, and attend one-on-one counseling with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The grant can be used for CRM systems, e-commerce platforms, website development, SEO, online marketing, camera systems and storefront improvements.
The technology grant offers up to $1,000 for accessibility, cybersecurity and workforce technology upgrades, including computers, phones, software, point-of-sale systems, website upgrades, marketing, ADA improvements and employee training. Businesses apply, complete a free virtual one-on-one SBDC consultation, and submit a purchase receipt, a W-9 and proof of an active business license to receive reimbursement.
The city also noted that Small Business Saturday falls on November 28, encouraging residents to shop and dine locally during the holiday season.
(Source: City of Westminster)
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