Growing demand is solidifying what many Eastvale residents already know – locally owned retail businesses create communities that are more prosperous, entrepreneurial, connected, and generally better off across a wide range of metrics. Our goal is to expand that footprint to provide a local niche of retail that is unique to our city and residents.
In a recent study, 52% of responders indicated they are very interested in new clothing stores, and 50.7% said they are very interested in boutique retail. This clear signal should excite retail entrepreneurs, as Eastvale residents are eager to shop and spend locally.
There is ample opportunity for a tight-knit community to rally around and support local retail to continue prosperity and success for our community.
Consumer buying power is growing in Eastvale. With an average household income of $127,881 per year, Eastvale residents have disposable income to support local retailers in our community, which makes Eastvale a place of rich opportunity for you to develop your retail business.
Check out our strategic plan and priority goals that show the growth potential of small businesses in Eastvale.
Eastvale is a young and dynamic community and residents have an opportunity to continue to grow our economy and provide a uniqueness that no other city in the Inland Empire can offer.
The places where we eat, shop, and have fun all make a community feel like home. One-of-a-kind businesses are a fundamental part of the distinctive character of our community.
A community where large chains of shops exceed the number of independently run small businesses becomes less personal and homogenized, with less product diversity. The economic development department is working to prevent that personification.
Independent businesses define our community’s self-image and create a sense of pride for the people who live here. Eastvale wants to take control of our long-term economic character by supporting unique one-of-a-kind local retail.
A marketplace of hundreds of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but their interests and the need of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.
A growing body of research shows that entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character with multiple consumer choices.
Independent record stores specialize in hard-to-find albums and host live music events that bring music lovers together.
Family-owned hardware stores share generations’ worth of expertise, providing customers with product recommendations and how-to tips that stand the test of time.
Locally owned gift shops, jewelers, sporting goods stores, and others win customers over with unparalleled service that makes them feel welcome.
The connection that independent retail businesses build with their customers is invaluable. It leads to repeat customers, word-of-mouth marketing, and sweat equity from the most devoted neighbors. While big-box retailers and national chains resort to dealing with customers at an arm’s length, small businesses see customers physically lending a hand to help.
The City of Eastvale listened and we agree – small businesses need support, and we are here to provide available funding to promote business sustainability, job retention, and overall economic preservation.
