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Economic Development Division
(714) 647-5477
econdev@santa-ana.org
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alternating Fridays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: closed
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Upcoming events

‘Sister Cities’ Mural Unveiling

Nov 15 2025

Frida Cinema

Update November 14: Due to forecast rain, the event program has been moved to the Friday Cinema, 305 E. 4th St. The mural unveiling will follow at Plaza Calle Cuatro. The City of Santa Ana and the City of Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico, invite the community to the unveiling of our new "Sister Cities" mural at...

(Spanish) Business Start Up Workshop

Nov 19 2025

City of Santa Ana

Taller Lanzar Tu Negocio El Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de la Ciudad de Santa Ana lo invita al taller Lanza Tu Negocio, que se llevará a cabo en el Ayuntamiento de Santa Ana, Sala 1600, el miércoles 19 de noviembre de 11:00 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. Este taller es gratuito y abierto a la comunidad. El taller está diseñado para...

City Hall regular Friday closure

Nov 21 2025

Santa Ana City Hall is open Monday through Thursday and every other Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall and non-essential City offices are closed on alternating Fridays. See the holiday and closed Friday schedule here.

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