The Future Is Now
Watch the video below to see why Montebello is becoming one of Southern California's premier destinations for business investment, innovation, and opportunity.
To access the Digital Brochure, click on the link: Montebello THE PLACE TO BE 2026 Digital Brochure (opens in new window)
To learn more about the City's strategy for economic growth, click below:
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY ACTION PLAN 2024-2027.pdf
CITY OF MONTEBELLO
A Great Place to do Business. A Better Place to Grow.
Recognized as the 2025 Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County, the City of Montebello is committed to creating an environment where businesses can start, expand, and thrive. This recognition reflects the City's dedication to responsive customer service, streamlined development processes, strategic investment, and a strong partnership with the business community.
Montebello continues to transform its economy by pursuing high-quality development opportunities, investing in infrastructure, expanding workforce opportunities, and attracting innovative industries that strengthen our community and enhance residents' quality of life.
Economic development in Montebello is about more than business; it is about creating lasting prosperity, expanding opportunity, and building a vibrant future for everyone. That is why the City commits the full resources of the Planning and Community Development Department, along with the support of departments across the organization, to ensure that economic development remains at the forefront of everything we do.
Why Do Business in Montebello?
Whether you’re an established company, small business owner, developer, or aspiring entrepreneur, Montebello offers the resources, support, and partnerships needed to help your business succeed.
Our team provides assistance with:
- Business attraction and expansion
- Site selection and development opportunities
- Business incentives and financing resources
- Development and permitting assistance
- Workforce and industry connections
- Market data and demographic information
- Referrals to local, regional, and state business resources.
From concepts to grand opening, our team is committed to providing personalized assistance every step of the way.
Elevating Business Success
We understand that today's businesses face important decisions regarding location, workforce recruitment, customer access, operating costs, and capital investment.
Montebello offers a strategic Southern California location, a diverse consumer market, an experienced workforce, and a City committed to helping businesses succeed. Through collaborative partnerships and a business-friendly approach, we connect companies with the tools and resources they need to launch, grow and prosper.
Our goal is simple: create an environment where businesses invest with confidence and where economic success benefits the entire community.
Shop Local. Shop Montebello.
Supporting local businesses is one of the most important investments we can make in our community.
The City of Montebello's Planning and Community Development Department, in partnership with the Public Information Office, proudly sponsors the Shop Local, Shop Montebello campaign, highlighting the incredible diversity, entrepreneurship, and innovation found throughout our local business community.
Throughout the year, participating businesses are featured in professionally produced promotional videos showcased across the City's social media platforms, helping introduce local businesses to thousands of residents and visitors.
If you would like your business to be considered for a future Shop Local, Shop Montebello feature, please contact the Director of Planning and Community Development or the Planning Manager using the contact information provided below.
Multiple Shop Local, Shop Montebello campaigns are planned throughout the year, we invite you to be part of Montebello's continued success story.
Together, we're building a stronger economy, supporting local businesses, and making Montebello the place to invest, work, shop, and grow.