Start a Business in Glendale

The City of Glendale welcomes new businesses! From small neighborhood enterprises to leading regional, national, and international corporations, the development and support of thriving businesses is a vital part of our community. The City has prepared a Business Development Guide because our goal is to make the approval process to open or expand your business as quick, efficient, and straightforward as possible. Please read through this guide carefully and thoroughly in order to understand the review and approval process, stay on schedule, and successfully open your business.