Gaslamp Business Connect
Resources for Our Business Community
The Gaslamp Quarter is powered by the businesses that make our neighborhood one of San Diego’s most vibrant destinations.
The Gaslamp Quarter Association is committed to connecting our business community with tools, programs and opportunities that support growth and long-term success.
Explore resources from our community partners, including marketing tools, industry insights, business planning resources, educational programs and small business support.
Explore the resources below to find support for your business.
San Diego County Business Resources
District 1
Business Resources
The Office of San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, District 1, is committed to connecting local businesses with essential County resources and services. Serving as a direct link to County government, the District 1 team helps Gaslamp Quarter businesses access support, navigate available programs and address their business needs.
BEST Initiative
The BEST Initiative helps small businesses connect with County government through specialized training, guidance on regulations and resources to prepare for public contracting opportunities.
STEP Program
Part of the County’s BEST Initiative, STEP offers free workshops and one-on-one technical assistance to help small businesses and community organizations find, bid on and compete for County contracts.
CORE Pilot Program
CORE provides small businesses with free professional bookkeeping assistance, administrative training and labor compliance support to help streamline operations and manage day-to-day business responsibilities.
BUILD Pilot Program
BUILD offers free resources, training and funding assistance to help local small businesses obtain the bonding and commercial insurance needed to pursue public contracting opportunities.
Small Local Business Preference Program
This program helps eligible San Diego County small businesses compete for County contracts through a 15% bid evaluation preference and subcontracting opportunities on qualifying projects.
Reciprocal Small-Local Business Certification Program
Businesses with qualifying certifications from other public agencies may be eligible for the County’s Small-Local Business Preference Program, helping them access additional County contracting opportunities.
BuyNet Contracting Portal
BuyNet is San Diego County’s online contracting portal, where businesses can register as suppliers, explore County contracting opportunities, receive notifications and submit bids or proposals.
County Procurement Opportunity Forecast
Explore anticipated County contracting opportunities and plan ahead for upcoming projects. This resource helps businesses identify potential contracts, partnerships and subcontracting opportunities.
DoorDash Business Resources
Supporting Local Businesses
DoorDash provides tools and resources designed to help restaurants and local businesses market, manage and grow their business.
Insights for Growth
Explore industry research, restaurant trends and insights to help businesses better understand customers and plan for the future.
Merchant Tools & Resources
Access templates, guides and practical tools covering marketing, business planning, budgeting and more to help manage and grow your business.
Restaurant Marketing Tools
Discover marketing tools and strategies that can help restaurants increase visibility, reach new customers and grow their business.
Restaurant Industry Trends & Research
Explore restaurant industry research and insights, including 2026 trends, consumer preferences, dining habits and reservations.
Become a DoorDash Merchant
Learn more about DoorDash merchant services and how eligible restaurants and businesses can join the DoorDash platform.
Unlocking Main Street
Unlocking Main Street is DoorDash’s national initiative focused on championing policies that support and empower small businesses.