DSA’s Resources for Businesses
DSA has several resources for business, including a loan opportunity, 1:1 business coaching, video campaigns, a banner program, and a business watch program hosted in partnership with the City of Stockton.
In collaboration with the DSA, Stockton PD’s Community Service Officer, Andrea Castro, organizes monthly Business Watch Meetings for Downtown business & property owners online via Webex. Stockton PD allows for open discussion and follows up on issues mentioned at previous meetings
Stockton PD, DSA, Stockton Fire Department, Downtown business owners, and Downtown property owners.
To find out when the next meeting will take place and to get access to the meeting link, contact:
CSO Priscilla Flores
Email: [email protected]
Desk Phone: 209-937-5408 | Cellular Phone: 209-751-8794
If you, your employees, or your customers would like an escort to your vehicle or need a car jump in Downtown Stockton, call the Community Ambassador number below.
Community Ambassador Phone: 209.451.7775
The DSA community ambassador services schedule has three shifts each day, with one ambassador on each hospitality service shift. The morning shift is from 7 AM – 3:30 PM; the swing shift is from 5:00 PM – 12:30 AM; and the graveyard shift is from 12:00 AM – 7:30 AM.
The DSA is now offering 1:1, 60-minute business coaching sessions with experienced Economic Development Director, Courtney Wood.
Get support in setting goals, overcoming challenges, and developing strategies for success!
We create free promotional videos for Downtown Stockton businesses in our Doorways to Downtown video series!
Contact Shaun Chatrath – [email protected] if you would like your business to be featured!
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 10:00 AM, the DSA interviews the organizations, people, and resources, which impact our community on our social media platforms.
Tune in and ask your questions LIVE!
Through SJC ARPA funds, the Downtown Stockton Alliance is offering to reimburse Downtown Stockton businesses for broken window repairs.
To request reimbursement for a Downtown Stockton business/property window repair, please fill out the required information below and attach the required materials.
Eligibility is as follows:
- Only businesses within the Downtown Stockton PBID boundary are eligible for reimbursement.
- Windows must have been repaired on or after January 1st, 2023 to be eligible for reimbursement.
- This program is on a reimbursement basis. Businesses must provide receipt for window repair, and DSA will write a check to the business for the applicable amount.
- Maximum reimbursement amount of $800 per window.
- This program is on a first-come, first-served basis while funding lasts.
For any questions, please call 209.464.5246 or send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].
The Downtown Stockton Enterprise Loan Fund (DSELF) was established to assist current and prospective downtown business owners with the cost of maintaining their current business or starting a new business.
The DSELF offers loans from $10,000 – $65,000 and may be used for most reasonable business purposes including: Tenant Improvements and Expansion, Operating Capital, Creation of Housing or Mixed-Use Environments, Inventory, Product Development, Marketing and Signage, or Start-up Costs.
For more information about DSELF, call Downtown Stockton Alliance at 209-888-8630.
DSA offers street pole banner advertisement. Call 209-464-5246 or email Johnny Palacios at [email protected].
BANNER SIZES
- Standard – larger banners, 6.5 foot tall (30 in x 84 in)
- Antique – smaller banners, 3 foot tall (30 in x 36 in)
BANNER DESIGN
- Follow COS Franchise Agreement; logos ltd. to 20% of design.
- DSA will assist at no additional cost with banner design and print.
- Print and installation take 5 weeks from the time art is submitted.
BANNER LEASE
- Annual: $335/pole/year (12 months from install date)
- Minimum 3-Year Contract