Menlo Park runs economic development out of the City Manager's Office, acting as a liaison for businesses navigating the city — with an active focus on downtown Menlo Park's vitality.

Current initiatives & plans

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Business liaison & development review

The economic development function serves as the front door for businesses: outreach to local companies, help navigating development review, and referrals to state and federal programs.

Economic Development home →
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Downtown Menlo Park

A dedicated downtown program tracking the health of the Santa Cruz Avenue core, informed by the city's downtown market study.

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Follow the latest — straight from the source

These official feeds always carry the newest agendas, plans, and announcements.

When & where decisions happen

The Menlo Park City Council meets at the Council Chambers, 751 Laurel Street, with public comment at every meeting.

How to plug in

  • Contact the economic development staff directly — the liaison model means a real person helps you navigate.
  • Attend City Council meetings when downtown items are on the agenda.