05/07/2026
Culver City’s Small Businesses: The Backbone of the Economy
While Culver City is home to major companies like Sony Pictures Entertainment, Apple, and Amazon, the city’s day-to-day economic activity is driven primarily by locally owned restaurants, retailers, creative agencies, wellness businesses, production companies, cafes, and professional service firms.
These small businesses are what truly drive Culver City by creating jobs, building community connections, supporting local initiatives, and contributing to the vibrant culture that makes our city unique.
Did you know:
• Culver City is home to more than 4,400 businesses
• Over 90% of Culver City’s businesses are considered small businesses
• Nearly 70% of the City’s revenues come from business-generated taxes and fees
• Small businesses play a major role in job creation, local economic growth, innovation, and community engagement
Small businesses help keep Culver City running. Shop local!
Culver City’s thriving business landscape is fueled by a diverse mix of industries, including entertainment, technology, hospitality, retail, creative services, and professional services. While globally recognized companies have a presence here, it is our local small business community that keeps our neighborhoods active, welcoming, and connected.
Every coffee shop, boutique, restaurant, fitness studio, agency, and locally owned business contributes to the character and economic vitality of our city.
Supporting small businesses means supporting local jobs, entrepreneurship, and the continued growth of our community.
The Culver City Chamber remains committed to supporting and advocating for our local business community through networking opportunities, educational programs, business resources, promotional support, and community partnerships.
We encourage everyone to continue shopping local, dining local, and supporting the small businesses that make Culver City such a dynamic place to live, work, and do business.
Shop local. Support local. Keep Culver City thriving. ❤️
On behalf of the Culver City Chamber, we want to give a huge shoutout to all the small businesses that help make our community shine.