Creating and supporting a thriving economy for businesses and the people who live here is what we do at the City of Folsom.
In partnership with Choose Folsom, we help businesses start, relocate, and expand in our community. We can help you explore locations, navigate city services, and connect with resources to support your business.
Finding the right location and understanding city requirements are important steps in starting or expanding a business. The City of Folsom and Choose Folsom can connect you with assistance, including:
As a full-service city, Folsom provides water, wastewater, and solid waste services, along with police, fire, public works, planning, parks, recreation, and library services. Business owners can connect directly with the city departments that support their work.
The Folsom Accelerated Small Tenant Improvement Review (FASTIR) program focuses on small tenant improvements for business and mercantile occupancies. Review the program information for requirements.
Choose Folsom provides personalized site search assistance, customized market analysis, introductions, and referrals to business partners. Connect with us to discuss your business needs and explore locations in Folsom.
Find information and resources to help you start, relocate, or expand your business in Folsom.
Located east of Sacramento, Folsom connects businesses with the Greater Sacramento region through major highways and light rail. Sacramento International Airport, Mather Airport, and the Port of Sacramento provide additional transportation connections.
Folsom also offers access to destinations throughout Northern California, including the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and wine country.
Folsom Lake, Lake Natoma, and the American River are part of everyday life in Folsom. Parks and trails offer places to walk, ride, and explore, while the Historic District brings together local history, shopping, and dining.
Residents and visitors can enjoy performances at the Harris Center, exhibits at The Gallery at 48 Natoma, and programs at the Folsom Public Library. The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, aquatic center, and sports complex offer more ways to spend time in the community.
Local schools and Folsom Lake College provide educational opportunities close to home.
Folsom’s business community includes technology companies, retailers, restaurants, and small businesses.
The Folsom Plan Area is part of the city’s long-term planning for growth. Explore development opportunities and ongoing improvements in the Folsom Plan Area, River District, and Central Business District.
Have a question about starting, relocating, or expanding your business in Folsom?
Contact the City of Folsom economic development team to discuss your plans and connect with resources.