Walnut is a business-friendly community willing and able to assist business owners. We offer easy access to four counties and we are conveniently located near three major freeways and a bustling Metrolink station. 

The Economic Development Team is ready to assist you with the following:

• How to start a Business in Walnut;
• Finding a location - The City maintains a database of available sites that just might match your expansion or relocation needs;
• If you need demographic information about the City's residents and employees, you can get it quick through our office; 
• Safety - the City and the Sheriff's Department work with our local businesses to address issues such as vandalism, theft, parking enforcement, and fraud;
• Marketing and Promotion - The City actively promotes our business through an ongoing "Shop In Walnut" advertising and publicity campaign ;
• Business Directory - The City maintains an updated Business Directory on its website for residents. This directory listing is free to businesses; 
• Assistance with even the smallest issue, parking, traffic flow, enforcement issues, etc.

• Monument Sign Program 
• Property Center Improvements - The City contributed close to $1 million towards retail center facade improvements.
• Small Business Loan Program - The City worked with a local bank to qualify and assist with loans to small business owners 
• Marketing Programs -The City has partnered with the business community to produce business calendars, a free Christmas wreath promotion, a continuing “Shop in Walnut” campaign, California Dreamin’, and Team Walnut discount cards