City of Concord

The Restaurants Care Resilience Fund is accepting applications June 15-30, 2024. Independent restaurants and commercial caterers are invited to apply for $5,000 to build resilience – technology upgrades, equipment upgrades, employee training/retention, and unforeseen hardship. For more information and to apply, visit the website at https://lnkd.in/dEjCiwB

Are you looking to have an impact on your community? Join #TeamConcord! The City of Concord is recruiting for one Principal Planner. We are looking for someone with extensive experience in both current development and long range planning projects. In addition to experience managing large development projects and implementing housing policies for public agencies, the ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator, multitasker and supervisor. If you are an experienced planning professional, we encourage you to apply today! Review details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gpU_UTrm #cityplanning #principalplanner #localgovernment #publicsector #applynow #hiring

Last week, City officials and staff joined the Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Beauty & Beyond, located at 2190 Meridian Park Boulevard, Suite C. Jazmine Simpson obtained her esthetician license from Concord's Paris Beauty College in 2019, and opened Beauty & Beyond at the beginning of 2020 in Brentwood offering beauty services such as facials, waxing, and makeup application. She quickly outgrew this space due to her loyal customer base and recently moved her business to Concord in a new 1,300 square foot space. The new salon features four rooms and created employment opportunities for other licensed estheticians to also provide beauty services. Jazmine is thrilled to bring her business to the same city where her career started. To learn more about Beauty & Beyond and view a list of services, visit the website the website at www.beauty-beyond.net

The City of Concord recently joined the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of Tint World, located at 1931 Market Street, Suite B. Tint World offers an extensive range of services including auto window tinting, paint protection films, car audio and video accessories, and custom lighting. They also provide services to residential, commercial, and marine customers such as window tinting, custom wraps and graphics, safety and security films, solar window films, and more. To learn more about services offered or request a quote, visit their website at https://lnkd.in/eDiJ2aYx

Business owners are invited to join Project Equity for the Succession Planning and Employee Ownership: Future-Proofing Your Small Business webinar. In the webinar business owners will learn about employee ownership as a succession plan. Register for the webinar at https://lnkd.in/ga6J7CvV

Last week, staff and council attended an open house to see the new Papé Material Handling building located at 1975 Arnold Industrial Way. Papé Material Handling offers top-of-the-line equipment such as fork lifts and aerial platforms, as well as in-house service for equipment. Papé was previously located at 210 Mason Circle in a 17,000 square foot building, and needed more space to service their customers. The new building is over 30,000 square feet featuring a sales lobby, warehouse, parts department and service bays to work on equipment. The higher ceilings and multiple entry points to the service bays allow for larger equipment, up to five tons, to be safely serviced indoors. The company also invested in touchscreen technology to provide an interactive learning environment for the team in the training rooms. Papé Materials Handling has been in business for 85 years and currently operate 150 locations across nine states with over 4,500 employees. The Concord location currently has 26 team members and will be adding more soon. To learn more about Papé Materials Handling and services at the Concord location, visit their website at https://lnkd.in/gBfTSS5N

The final feature for National Small Business Week is The Corner Kitchen, located at 3606 Willow Pass Road. The Corner Kitchen opened in January of 2021 by brothers John and Chef A.J. Groppetti, along with Chef Sal Morales, who all had a dream to open a restaurant. They take pride in finding creative ways to serve your favorite dishes. The Corner Kitchen specializes in a variety of sliders from beef to chicken, pork to salmon, and even plant based! They put a twist on classic fries with their sidewinder fries that can come fully loaded. Those looking for a light option can find an array of salads with fresh produce and seasonal flavors to please your palate. Visit The Corner Kitchen Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11 am to 8 pm, Friday 11 am to 9 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. View their menu at www.thecorner-kitchen.com

We continue celebrating National Small Business Week today by featuring Marie Star Health Services, LLC, a state-licensed, family-centered, and culturally diverse home care agency offering professional and efficient services for in-home care, home health aides, elder care, maternal/newborn care, and more. Anthony Ihejeto and sister, Marie, founded Marie Star Health Services in 2012 under the principles of ethics and compassionate care as the basic and fundamental rights for all. Marie, along with Anthony's wife and daughter, all have professional medical backgrounds, and work with employees to provide care driven by the genuine love for others. Anthony is proud of the diverse staff because it allows them to connect with clients, offering the comfort they need while being cared for. To view services provided by Marie Star Health Services, visit www.mariestarhhs.com.

Today we will feature Rivendell Woodworks, Inc. in our continued celebration of National Small Business Week.     Kanda Alahan founded Rivendell in 1975, initially crafting toys and fine furniture out of his home. By the early 80s, he moved into a commercial space and shifted his focus to custom cabinetry and millwork for kitchens, bathrooms, and more. Rivendell ultimately settled in Concord in 1996, and became a family business when Kanda's sons, Nandi, Jeremy (pictured), and Kendiah joined and have since became incorporated owners.     The Rivendell team focuses on custom work for both residential and commercial customers and pride themselves on taking on a challenge, bringing life the most intricate and unique designs. The in-house CNC Milling machines allow them to provide a range of precision machined components in woods and plastics affording them the opportunity to build and install their creations.     Learn more about their services and view their customer work at https://lnkd.in/gfdbgwUm  

We continue celebrating National Small Business Week today by featuring a new small business, Afghan Kamees. Qaseem and his family purchased their home in Concord last year, and soon after opened Afghan Kamees, specializing in authentic Afghan clothing for women, men, and children. The traditional pieces are designed and made by young businesswomen from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Qaseem and his wife started the business by selling vibrant pieces perfect for celebrations and holidays, and plan to add more daywear to the collection soon. Customers are also able to complete their look with shoes and beautiful jewelry and accessories. Qaseem and his wife were happy to open their business in Concord because of the diverse atmosphere of both businesses and residents. Visit Afghan Kamees at 2777 Clayton Road on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm.