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Gonzales’ location and responsive city government offer an economic advantage to employers that desire to start a business, expand and diversify operations, or relocate.  Located in Gonzales, or within close proximity, is a workforce with diverse skills, including health care, public administration, manufacturing, and education.

Gonzales has a diverse business culture. Many small businesses thrive as locals enjoy shopping their neighborhood stores. Gonzales is also a center for world class AgTech businesses such as Taylor Farms. As part of the City's Economic Development Department, the City continues to promote economic opportunities and activities, meet with business owners and work with consultants on related research and reporting for the present and the future of a robust local business community.

City News

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Police
AB  481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2023   Pursuant to the provisions of AB 481, the City of Gonzales adopted Ordinance 2022-131 “Approving Gonzales Police Department Policy Manual Policy 709- Military Equipment” on June 20, 2022.  Policy 709…
Papé Material Handling Construction Stage
Business Development
Papé Material Handling opened their new 25,000 sq. ft. business in the Gonzales Industrial Park in June of 2021. Papé Material Handling is currently located in Salinas and has 29 locations in five states, and is headquartered in Eugene, Oregon.  The…
Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Local Businesses
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board is offering a No-Cost Human Resource Hotline. They can answer questions about the hiring processes, leave of absence and updating handbook policies. Contact their direct line at (888) 217-6899. Monday-…
Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Local Businesses
Monterey County Workforce Development Board esta ofreciendo una linea directa gratitua de recursos humanos para empleadores. Llama ahora para obtener respuetas a tus preguntas sobre leyes laborales del entado de California. Provén orientacion sobre…
Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Local Businesses
Segunda Ronda de Financiamiento para subvenciones para Pequeños Negocios de hasta $10,000 El Condado de Monterey, a través de su Programa de Ayuda para Pequeños Negocios (SBRP) CARES del Condado de Monterey, está proporcionando una segunda ronda de…
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Sustainability
October 7, 2020-Gonzales, CA-GONZALES ELECTRIC AUTHORITY ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT WITH CONCENTRIC POWER FOR 35 MEGAWATT COMMUNITY-SCALE MICROGRID: Largest Multi-Customer Microgrid in California Will Serve Ag Industrial Park