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SM Economic Development Team Hosting Event For Businesses

June 1, 2025 · Staff

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on its Facebook page that the Economic Development Team will be hosting its first event for businesses in the community on Wednesday, June 4.

The event will take place at 9 a.m. at 1212 Santa Monica, 1212 Third Street Promenade.

Attendees can learn about what the Economic Development Team is doing to streamline city processes and strengthen collaboration with the business community to development economic growth in the city.

Individuals must RSVP by Sunday, June 1: https://ow.ly/JTos50W1g3v.

By Danny Jones

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