Capital Region Resource Inventory.

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FOUNDING EMERITUS
Len McCandliss
James McClatchy
Gordon Schaber
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair
Jose Hermocillo
Vice Chair
Keri Thomas
Treasurer
Tim Johnson
Directors
Veronica Blake
Edmundo Castaneda
Jeffrey A. Collins
Linda Cutler
Cheryl Dell Charlie
Downs William Duncan
Pamela Eibeck
Gayle Garbolino-Mojica
Kyle Glankler
Shawn Harrison
Kit Henderson
Chet Hewitt
Michael Jacobson
Linda Katehi
Brian King
Garry Maisel
Kathy McKim
Fred Mendez
Bryan Merica
Steven R. Mills
Robert S. Nelsen
Arlen Orchard
Scott Shapiro
Scott Syphax
Tina Thomas
Maggie Townsley
Capital Region Resource
Inventory 11.7.15
Patrick Guild, Lead Author
Support by Evan Schmidt, Trish Kelly & Meg Arnold of Valley
Vision, Greg Williams of SETA & Dean Peckham of City of
Sacramento
Chief Executive
Bill Mueller
2320 Broadway • Sacramento, CA 95818 • (916) 325-1630 • valleyvision.org
TableofContents
WhatistheResourceInventory?
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3Core
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3FoldCommunication
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49erregionaloccupationalprogram
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AdonCommunications
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AgTechInnovationSeedFund
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AkerCapitalLLC
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AmericanRiverVentures
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AuburnTechIncubator
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BizWorks(Yuba/SutterChamberofCommerce)
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BreakawayFunding
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BusinessEnvironmentalResourceCenter(BERC)
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CAIndianManpowerConsortium
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CalGold
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CaliforniaAlternativeEnergyandAdvancedTransportationFinancingAuthority(CAEATFA)
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CaliforniaAsianChamberofCommerce
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CaliforniaAssociationofPublicProcurementOfficials,Inc.(CAPPO)–CountyofSacramento
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CaliforniaBeginningFarmerBonds(CDLAC)
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CaliforniaCapital
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CaliforniaDepartmentofFood&Ag
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CaliforniaDepartmentofPublicHealth
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CaliforniaDepartmentofTransportation(Caltrans)
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CaliforniaDisabledVeteransBusinessEnterpriseCertification
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CaliforniaEmploymentTrainingPanel
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CaliforniaEnergyEfficiencyFinanceProject
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CaliforniaFarmEquipmentandMachineryExemption
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CaliforniaFilmandTVTaxCreditProgram
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CaliforniaIndustrialDevelopmentBonds
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CaliforniaInfrastructureandEconomicDevelopmentBank(CLEEN)Center
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CaliforniaInfrastructureandEconomicDevelopmentBank’s(IBank)ExportFinancingProgram 17
CaliforniaManufacturingandR&DExemption
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CaliforniaSecretaryofState
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CaliforniaSmallBusinessCertificationProgram
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CaliforniaSmallBusinessLoanGuaranteeProgram(SBLGP)
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CaliforniaStateBoardofEqualization
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CaliforniaTeleproductionExemption
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CaliforniaTimberHarvestingExemption
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CalRecycle
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CalWorksEmploymentServices
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CambridgeJuniorCollege
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CAMEO
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CareerAcademies
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CDCSmallBusinessCenter
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CenterForInternationalTradeDevelopment
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CenterForLand-basedLearning
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CentralSierraRegionalOccupationProgram
ChinaTradeOffice
CityofDavisEconomicDevelopment
CityofElkGroveEconomicDevelopment
CityofFolsomEconomicDevelopment
CityofRocklinEconomicDevelopment
CityofRosevilleEconomicDevelopment
CityofSacramento
CityofWestSacramentoEconomicDevelopment
CityofWoodlandEconomicDevelopment
CityofYubaEconomicDevelopment
ConnectionsWorkforceDevelopmentandBusinessResourceCenter
CountyofPlacerEconomicDevelopment
CountyofSacramento–Dept.ofGeneralServices
CountyofYubaEconomicDevelopment
CSUSCollegeofbusinessadministrationcenterforentrepreneurship
DavisChamberofCommerce
DavisRoots
DJFFrontier
DowntownSacramentoPartnership
EastSacramentoChamberofCommerce
ElDoradoChamberofCommerceAgCouncil
Eldoradobusiness.com
EnergyInnovationsSmallGrantProgram
FederalDepositInsuranceCommittee
FederalReserve/CommunityReinvestmentact
FolsomChamberofCommerce
GO-Biz
GO-Biz(CaliforniaCompetesTaxCredit)
GoldenPacificBank
GoldenSierraJobTrainingAgency
GoldenTriangleCapitalNetwork(innovateNorthstate)
GreaterBroadwayPartnership
GreaterSacramentoAreaEconomicCouncil
GrowAmericaFund
GrownPrograms(AgriculturalMarketingProgram)
HackerLab/HackerLabSierraCollege
InterfaceFinancialGroup
InternalRevenueService(IRS)–SmallBusiness&Self-EmployedTaxCenter
iWESTatCaliforniaStateUniversitySacramento
LosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict
MackRoadPartnership
Manex
MedZone
MidtownBusinessAssociation
MonetaVentures
NACCE
NationalAssociationofWomenBusinessOwners(NAWBO)
NewEmployeeCredit
Next-Ed
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NorthCentralCountiesConsortium(Partner)
NorthSacramentoChamberofCommerce
NorthernCaliforniaWorldTradeCenter
OakParkBusinessAssociation
OpeningDOORS
PacificGas&Electric(PG&E)
PlacerCountyBusinessAdvantageNetwork
PollinateDavis
PowerInnAlliance
SacLEAD
SacramentoAngels
SacramentoAreaWomen’sChamberofCommerce
SacramentoAsianPacificChamberofCommerce
SacramentoBlackChamberofCommerce
SacramentoCountyofficeofEducation
SacramentoEmployment&TrainingAgency(SETA)(Partner)
SacramentoEntrepreneur&SmallBusinessMeetupNetworks&SuccessfulThinkersNetworks
SacramentoEntrepreneurshipAcademy
SacramentoHispanicChamberofCommerce
SacramentoHousing&RedevelopmentAgency(SHRA)
SacramentoMetroChamber(SBDCNetworkManager)
SacramentoMetropolitanUtilitiesDistrict(SMUD)
SacramentoPublicLibrary
SacramentoRainbowChamberofCommerce
SacramentoSCORE
SacramentoStateCollegeofContinuingEducation
SacramentoStartupGrind
SacramentoVeteransResourceCenter
SAFE-BIDCO
SacramentoAreaRegionalTechnologyAlliance(SARTA)
SARTAAgStart
SARTACleanStart
SARTALeadershipSeries
SARTAMedStart
SARTATechStart
SARTA VentureStart
SARTASacramentoVentureLab
SBA,SmallBusinessInvestmentCorporationImpactInvestmentFund
SierraBusinessCouncilSBDC–PeakInnovationCenter
SierraCommons
SierraEconomicDevelopmentCorporation(SEDCorp)
SlavicAmericanChamberofCommerce
SmartBizLoans
SME(SacramentoValleyChapter)
SocotraCapital
SoilBornFarms
StateofCa.Dept.ofGeneralServices
StocktonBlvd–BusinessinformationCenter
StocktonBoulevard(PBID)
TheRiverDistrict(PBID)
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TheShop–VSPGlobalInnovation
UCCooperativeExtensions-ColusaCounty
UCCooperativeExtensions-ElDoradoCounty(CentralSierra)
UCCooperativeExtensions-GlennCounty
UCCooperativeExtensions-PlacerCounty
UCCooperativeExtensions-SacramentoCounty
UCCooperativeExtensions-SutterYuba
UCCooperativeExtensions–YoloCounty
UCDavis–ChildFamilycenterforinnovations&Entrepreneurship
AgTechSustainableInnovationCenter
UCDavisWorldFoodCenter
UnitedCommercialServices-ITA
UniversityofthePacific/McGeorgeSchoolofLaw
UrbanHive
USExportAssistanceCenter
USGovernmentBusiness.org(web)
USDARuralDevelopmentCalifornia
UptownStudios
ValleyEconomicDevelopment
ValleyVision
VelocityVentureCapital
Veteran’sBusinessOutreachCenter,RegionIX
WestSacramentoChamberofCommerce
WoodlandCommunityCollege
Women’sBusinessCenter
YubaCityEconomicDevelopmentCommission
YoloCountyWorkforceInvestmentBoard(Partner)
Yolo-SolanoFarmbudsmanProgram
YubaCollege
YubaSutterBusinessConsortium
YubaSutterChamberofCommerce
YubaSutterEDC
CapitalRegionSBDCNetwork
CaliforniaCentersforinternationalTradeDevelopment
DelPasoBoulevardPartnership
NorthFranklinDistrict
STAIRProgram–UCDavis
STARTProgram–UCDavis
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WhatistheResourceInventory?
AspartoftheCapitalRegionSlingshotProject,ValleyVisionpreparedaninventoryof
entrepreneursandinnovationresources,aswellasserviceproviders.Thisresource
inventorywaspreparedtohelpusbetterunderstandwhatassetsdoexist,aswellas
understandandidentifythegapsthatcanbeaddressedthroughtheSlingshotProject.The
needtobetterunderstandandimproveourentrepreneurismecosystemisaneedthat
was identifiedbyNextEconomy.ThesixcorebusinessclustersofDirectEntrepreneur
Support, Agriculture&FoodProduction,CleanEnergyTechnology,Education&
Knowledge Creation,AdvancedManufacturing,GeneralTechnologyandSmallBusiness
Services, Networks,FundingandOtherResourceswereidentifiedbyNextEconomy.
3Core
AreaofInfluenceTri-CountyRegionofButte,Glenn,andTehamaCounties
ContactMarcNemanic,ExecutiveDirector
Address 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 1 Chico, CA
95973 Email [email protected] Phone
530.893.8732 Fax530.893.0820
Websitehttp://www.3coreedc.org/
ResourcesforSmallBusinesses
3Coreofferstoolsandassistancetosmallbusinesseswhoareinstart-uporgrowthstages
suchasaccesstotheCaliforniaFinancialOpportunitiesRoundtableAccesstoCapital
Guidebook,ToolsforSuccesslinksontheirpageaswellaslinkstooffsitelinksandthe
opportunitytoreachouttostaffforassistance.
3FoldCommunication
AreaofInfluence6-CountySacramentoRegion
ContactGordonFowler,President&CEO
Websitehttp://3foldcomm.com/
ResourcesforSmallBusinessTheyofferplansforresearchanddiscoverythatconsistof
marketingplans,strategicconsulting,timeline&budgetmanagement,competitorand
industryanalysis,mediaplanning,andeventstrategy.Theyoffercontent&toolswhich
consistsofbrandingandbrandstorytelling,contentcreationandcopywriting,website
strategyanddevelopment,digitalandsocialmediacontent,videodirectionandstrategy,
andaudioandmusicdirection.Finally,theyofferdesign.Fordesign,theydocreative
directionandconcepting,graphicdesign,websitedesign,digitalandsocialmediadesign,
environmentalandsignagedesign,andinternalcommunications.
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49erregionaloccupationalprogram
AreaofInfluenceAuburn
Website
http://www.placercoe.k12.ca.us/studentsandparents/pages/49erROP.aspx?dept=rop
Servicesofferedteachingrelevantskillsthatcombinehands-ontrainingwithacademic
knowledgethroughhighschooltrainingcourses.Coursesofferedalmostalwaysarticulate
tocollegecoursecredit.ROPcoursesprovidetheopportunitytoexploreandpreparefor
a career,learnvaluableskillsand,insomeclasses,participateinaninternship.
AdonCommunications
ContactInfo
Address 3453RamonaAvenueSuite#6,Sacramento,CA95826
Phone (916)736-2366
ContactStacyJackson–Owner [email protected]
Websitehttp://www.adoncomm.com/
AreaofInfluenceSacramentoRegion
ServicestheyOfferProvidetrainingtothosewithouttechnicalskillsinthe
telecommunicationsindustry,on-sitetechnicaltrainingcoursetogetstudents,jobseekers,
andcurrenttechniciansuptospeedasquicklyandsafelyaspossible.Addressstudent
specificneedsaswell.
DescriptionADONCommunicationscurrentlyspecializesinResidentialandCommercial
Technologicalserviceexpertise,including:AccessControl(BusinessandHome
Automation),AnalyticSoftware,RiskManagement&RemoteLossPreventionServices,Live
RemoteVideoMonitoring,Security/Surveillance,SiteSurveys/Evaluations,System
Maintenance&Repair,ITForensics,Cabling,FiberOptics,MilitaryandLawEnforcement
Technologies. Furthermore,ADONCommunicationsbelievesininvestinginthecommunity
andempoweringpeople. Oneofthewaysthisisaccomplishedisbytrainingindividuals
whoareunderexposedandlackthetechnicalskillsrequiredforcompetinginthe
telecommunicationsindustry. ADONCommunicationsprovidesanon-siteelectrical
trainingcoursecreatedtobringstudents,jobseekersandcurrenttechniciansinthe
industryuptospeedintheirknowledgeofbasicelectricityasquicklyandsafelyas possible. Trainingincludeshands-onskillsimprovementandisspecificallydesignedfor
electronic/telecommunicationstechniciansandotherpersonnelworkinginresidentialand
commercialbuildingtradeindustry. Hasastemprogramintheircompany. ADONis
privatelyownedbusinessthatpartnerswith“SouleticsSTEMEngineeringAcademy”(a
private/non-profit)toprovidetrainingservicesingreaterSacramentoarea.
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Areyouawareofothersmallbusinessserviceswhoserveyourclienteleandwho
theyare?PartneredwithSouleticsSTEMtoprovidetrainingintheSTEMfieldsto
provide opportunityforawell-roundedworkforceandremedy
underserved/underexposed communitiestocreateabiggerpoolofengineeringtalentto
selectfrom.
AgTechInnovationSeedFund
AreaofInfluenceNorthAmerica
Websitehttp://www.agtechinnovation.com/home-1
ContactJohnSelep,ManagingPartner
ResourcesforSmallBusinessTheAgTechInnovationFundisaventurecapitalfund
investinginearly-stagefood-andagricultural-technologycompaniesinNorthAmerica.
TheFundsupportsentrepreneurswhoaredevelopingsolutionstoimprovefarm
productivity,increaseagriculturalsustainability,modernizesupplyanddistribution
chains, andcreateinnovativenewhigh-valueproducts. Fundmanagementbelievesthat
supportingtheseinnovatorscanoffersignificantreturnstoourpartners,whilealso
improvingthehealthandwellbeingofourpopulationandourplanet.
AkerCapitalLLC
AreaofInfluenceFairOaks
Websitehttp://www.akerscapital.com/index.html
ServicestheyofferProvideinvestinemergingtechcompaniesintheNorthwestand
NorthernCalifornia.Seekoutrapidlygrowingtechnologycompaniesandproperlytheir
businessobjectivesandmarketsinrelationtoAkersCapital’sinvestmentprofile.Oncean
investmentismade,AkersCapitalworkstosupporttheportfoliocompanywithits
extensivecontactnetwork,marketknowledge,financialsupportandorganizational
developmentexpertise.
AmericanRiverVentures
AreaofInfluenceRoseville
ContactBarbaraGrant,ManagingDirector
Websitehttp://www.arventures.com/pages/home.cgi
ServicestheyofferTheyprovideaccesstoa$100millioninvestmentfund.Theywilluse
theirexperiencetohelpyouhiretherightstaff,securetherightmeetings,andbuilt
commercialproductsoutofideas.
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AuburnTechIncubator
ContactJohnDePiazza
Websitehttp://auburntechincubator.com/index.html
ServicesOfferedTheyofferavideo/conferenceroom,digitalmediaconvergence,
virtual reality,3dmodeling/printing,cnc-prototype/production,digdata,
programming,digital contentcreation,cloudservices,greentech,licensingandpatents
aswellasbuildingyour board.
BizWorks(Yuba/SutterChamberof
Commerce) AreaofInfluenceYuba&Sutter
Counties ContactRikkiShaffer
Websiten/a
ServicesOffered
BizStarterProgram–Co-workingspacewheresmallbusinessescanworkforamonthly
allowingdifferentlevelsofaccessanddiscountsfrompartnersoftheproject.
BizLauncherProgram–10-weekbusinessacceleratorprogramthatendswithademo
day forsmallbusiness.
BizWorks“ShopTalks”–Monthlynetworkingeventsheldatlocalestablishmentswhere
peoplecanshareinsightsandexperiences.
MakerworksProgram–Buildamaker’sspacesimilartoothersaroundthecountryand
thenaddamaker’sfair
InvestorworksProgram–Groupthatprovidescapitalthatshowpotential.Brings
investors together.
BreakawayFunding
AreaofInfluenceNorthernCalifornia
Websitehttp://www.breakawayfunding.com
ServicesOfferedBreakawayFundingconnectsgrowth-readyentrepreneurswith
investorsseekingalternativestoconventionalequityinvestments.Breakawayprovides
businessownerswiththetools,technologyandtrainingtheyneedtoconductsuccessful
financingcampaigns,andinvestorswiththeopportunitytoinvestinventurestheyhave
personalinterestin,whilereceivingacompetitivereturn.Breakaway'sSEC-compliant
technologyportalbringstogetherinvestorsandbusinessesinanenvironmentwhere
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bothbenefitfromBreakaway'sduediligence,managementtransparencypolicyand
post- investmentprogressupdates.(fromwebsite)
BusinessEnvironmentalResourceCenter(BERC)
AreaofInfluenceSacramentoCounty
Websitehttp://www.sacberc.org/Pages/default.aspx
ServicesOfferedBERCisafree,confidential,non-regulatory,andbusinessretention
resourceestablishedbytheSacramentoCountyBoardofSupervisorsin1993in
response tobusinessrequestsformorecomplianceassistancewithlocal,state,and
federalpermit requirements,environmentalpermitsandregulatoryrequirementsand
start-up,new,and expandingbusinesssupport
ThemainpurposeoftheBERCistoevaluateandsimplifythepermitting
processes fornewandgrowingbusinessesanddevelopprogramstoassistbusinesses
andthepublic incomplyingwithlocal,StateandFederalenvironmentalregulations.
BRECservesthe Sacramentoareaandreceivespublicfunding(i.e.SacCounty,SMUD,
SWA,etc.)Already providesEntrepreneurialservice.
CAIndianManpowerConsortium
AreaofInfluence
ContactInformation
Address 738NorthMarketBoulevard,Sacramento,California 95834
Phone(s) (916)920-0285Direct,(800)640-CIMC(2462)-toll-free Fax-(916)641-6338
Contact CarolJennings-BusinessServicesCoordinator
Websitehttp://www.cimcinc.org/
ServicesOfferedloansofallkidsforbusinessesofshapesandsizes.
DescriptionCaliforniaIndianManpowerConsortium,Inc.(CIMC)facilitatestheNative
EntrepreneursTrainingProgram. CIMCprovidestheresourcesforbusinessstart-up
fundingfortheirgraduates. WithfundingfromtheU.S.DepartmentofTreasury,
Technical AssistanceNativeAmericanCDFIAssistance(NACA)funds,CIMCisableto
provide:
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RevolvingloanfundingfornewandexistingNativeEntrepreneursinCalifornia
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ReferraltospecificBusinessTrainingProgramsandTechnicalAssistance
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Businessnetworkingandsharingofinformation
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Nocostworkshopsheldinfoursessions(2-3dayseachmonthforfour
consecutive months)
CalGold
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AreaofInfluenceCalifornia
Websitehttp://www.calgold.ca.gov/
ServicesOfferedTheCalGoldwebsitewillhelppeoplefindpermitinformationand
permitsfortheirbusiness.ThesiteismaintainedbytheCaliforniaEnvironmental
ProtectionAgencyandthepurposeistogivenewbusinessownersaone-stopresource
for informationonenvironmentalandotherregulatoryandpermittingrequirements.
CalGold offersdirectInternetlinksandcontactinformationtostate,local,regional,and
federal permittingauthoritiesformoreinformation.
CaliforniaAlternativeEnergyandAdvancedTransportationFinancingAuthority
(CAEATFA)
ContactCa.StateTreasurerJohnChiang
Websitehttp://www.treasurer.ca.gov/caeatfa/index.asp
ServicesOffered
• CaliforniaHubforEnergyEfficiencyFinancing(CHEEF)PilotPrograms:The
California HubforEnergyEfficiencyFinancingPilotProgramsleverageprivate
capitaltohelp customersofthestate’sinvestor-ownedutilities(PacificGas&
Electric,Southern CaliforniaEdison,SouthernCaliforniaGasandSanDiegoGas&
Electric)obtain financingforenergyefficiencyretrofits.
• SalesTaxExclusion(STE):TheSalesTaxExclusionProgramprovidesasales
tax exclusionforadvancedmanufacturingprojectsorforcompaniesthat
design, manufacture,produceorassembleadvancedtransportationor
alternativesource products,componentsorsystems.
• CleanEnergyUpgradeFinancingProgram:TheCleanEnergyUpgradeFinancing
Programprovidesassistanceintheformofcreditenhancementstofinancial
institutionsmakingloansforenergyefficiencyandrenewableenergyimprovements
on residentialproperties.
• Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loss Reserve Program: The PACE Loss
Reserve ProgramhelpsresidentialPACEfinancingprogramsinCaliforniareducefirst
mortgage lenders'riskassociatedwithPACEassessments.
• BondFinancing:CAEATFAissuestax-exemptbondstofinancegreenprojects.
CaliforniaAsianChamberofCommerce
ContactPatFongKushida
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ServicesOfferedLegislativeSummit-TheCaliforniaAsianPacificChamberof
Commerce hostedsmallbusinessandcommunityleadersfromthroughoutCaliforniato
engageindiscussionwithpolicymakersandpolicyinfluencersaboutthecommonissues
thatboth smallbusinessesandtheAPIcommunityface.Attendeeshavetheopportunity
tomeetand socializewithlegislators,legislativestaff,stateagencyrepresentatives,
Asianbusiness owners,andcommunityleadersfromthroughoutthestate.
BusinessDevelopment&Growth-
• AccesstoCapital–TheCalAsianChambersupportsinnovativefinancing
programs thatwillhelpcreatebetteropportunitiesforaccesstocapitalfor
smallbusinesses.
• Procurement/Contracting–CalAsianChambersupportspoliciesthat
encourage smallbusinessparticipationandcompetitionforgovernment
contracts.Doing businesswiththegovernmentcanbeacomplexand
dauntingtask.Government contractingprovidesopportunitiesforourAPIownedbusinessestoexpandinto newmarkets.
• InternationalTrade–CalAsianChambersupportsandactivelyparticipatesin
creatingnewopportunitiesforsmallbusinessestoexporttheirproductsand
services. Tradepoliciesshouldencourageparticipationofandpromotionfor
accesstolargerglobalmarketsforallbusiness.CalAsianChamberalso
supports programsandopportunitiesthatcreatenewinvestmentin
California.
• SmallBusinessDevelopment–CalAsiansupportsprogramsthatprovide
technical assistanceandresourcestothesmallbusinesscommunity.
• WorkforceTrainingandDevelopment–Askilledandeducatedworkforceis
integraltothesuccessofCalifornia’sAPI-ownedbusinessesandtoadvancethe
state’seconomicgrowthandglobalcompetitiveness.CalAsianChamber
understandsthattomeettheeconomicchallengesandopportunitiesour
business ownersrequireawell-educatedandskilledworkforcethatisableto
competeona globalscale.Californianeedsaworkforcethatiscompetent,
competitive,creative, prepared,andreflectsthestate’sgreatdiversity.
Investmentinpubliceducationis paramount.Studentachievementisthesingle
bestpublicpolicypredictorofa thrivingstateeconomy.
CaliforniaAssociationofPublicProcurementOfficials,Inc.(CAPPO)–Countyof
Sacramento
ContactInformation
Address 9660EcologyLane,Sacramento,CA 95827
Phone(916)876-6362 Email
[email protected] ContactCraigRader–
Manager
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Websitehttp//www.cappo.org/
ServicesOfferedCAPPOwasformedin1915asanonprofitorganizationdedicatedto
maintainingthehigheststandardsofprofessionalbehaviorandethicalconductinpublic
procurement. AstheoldestpublicprocurementassociationintheUnitedStates,CAPPO
workstoprovidetoolstobuyersinthepublicsectorthatwillhelpthemdeveloptheir
professionalskillsfortheirbenefitandthebenefitoftheiragencies.
CaliforniaBeginningFarmerBonds(CDLAC)
Websitehttp://www.treasurer.ca.gov/cdlac/applications/applications.asp?app=farmer
ContactCaliforniaStateTreasurer,JohnChiang
ServicesOfferedTheInternalRevenueCode(“IRC”)authorizestheissuanceofQualified
SmallIssueBondsbyauthorizedentities,including“BeginningFarmerBonds.”Beginning
FarmerBondsareusedtobackbelow-marketinterestratefinancingforeligible
agriculturalland,construction/improvements,breederlivestockandequipmentfor
qualifiedfarmers.Eligibility,permissibleitemsandloanlimitsaresetbytheIRC.Under
the Program,aconduitbondissuerappliestotheCaliforniaDebtLimitAllocation
Committee (CDLAC)foranallocationofBeginningFarmerBonds.IfCDLACapprovesthe
allocation,the issuerthenbringstogetherfarmers,financialinstitutions,contractsellers
orinvestorsto negotiatetermsofatransaction.Theissuerthensellsthebondsto
financetheloan,saleor investment.
CaliforniaCapital
AreaofInfluenceNorthernCa
ContactInformation
Address 926JStreet,suite#1500,Sacramento,CA 95814
Phone (916)442-1729 Email [email protected]
Contact DeborahMuramoto–FundDevelopment&Marketing
Website:http://cacapital.org/
ServicesOfferedPTAC:offersbusinessesanunderstandingoftherequirementsof
governmentcontractingandsmallbusinessregulations,andacquisitionprocessesand
procedures,themarketknow-howandresourcestheyneedtoidentifythemostoptimal
federal,state,andlocalgovernmentcustomersandopportunities,providinggovernment
agencieswiththesupportandcollaborationtheyneedtoreachandhear-fromthesmall
businesssupplierstheyneed.TheyalsoofferbasicserviceslikeOne-on-One
Consulting/TechnicalAssistance,RegistrationAssistance,Dunn&Bradstreet
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registration, NAICscodeidentification,SAMregistration,CaliforniaSmallBusiness
Certification-OSDS CertificationthroughDGS,PrimeContractorvendorportal
registration(s),MarketingTools Development,Capability,Statement,WebsiteContent,
BusinessCards.TheyprovideValue- AddedServiceslikeTrainings,Workshops,&
Seminars,Courseofferingcanbefoundonthe PTACwebsite,OutreachEvent
Communications,GovernmentAgencyevents,Small BusinessConferences,RelatedSmall
BusinessResourceinformation,AdditionalServices,MarketResearch,TargetMarket
Identification,Who’sBuyingWhatyouSell,Ascertainhow theyarebuyingtheproduct
orservice(GSASchedule,GWAC,AWAC,etc.),Identifywhohas beensupplyingthe
productorservicetothegovernment,SocioeconomicCertification Assistance,
Program(s)identification,Eligibilityassessment,Certificationapplication assistance,
Business,Lead/OpportunityAssistance,Bid-MatchingProgram
SmallBusinessLoanGuaranteeProgram-Providesmall-businessloanstothingsthat
may nothavegottenfundingwithaspecialemphasisonbusinessexpansionandthe
creation andretentionofjobsinCalifornia.Theyalsoallocatefundsforbusinessstart
upcosts, workingcapital,inventory,franchisefees,businessexpansion,linesofcredit,
non-passive businessrealestate;newconstructionandrenovations,SBA504Bridge
Financing, refinancingofbusinessdebt
Description:CaliforniaCapitalwascharteredin1982asanon-profit/publicbenefit
corporation,501(c)(3),toprovideloanguaranteestonewandexistingsmallbusinesses
withinthe23countieslocatedinthegeneralNorthernCalifornia/Nevadaregion. Since
2001,CaliforniaCapitalisaCommunityDevelopmentFinancialInstitutionand
Community DevelopmentEntitycertifiedbytheU.S.DepartmentofInsuranceandthe
California OrganizedInvestmentNetwork,hasprovidedcapitalanddevelopmental
assistanceto underservedcommunitiesandpersonsbyofferingawiderangeofflexible
financial productsandservices. CaliforniaCapitalprovidesshortandlong-term
businesstraining, one-on-onecounseling,andcapitalinvestmenttodisadvantaged
entrepreneurs.
Additionally,since2002,CaliforniaCapitalhasprovidedfinancialeducationtoyouthand
adultsinunderservedcommunities.
CaliforniaCentersforinternationalTradeDevelopment
ContactJeffreyWilliamson,StatewideDirector
Websitehttp://citd.org
ServicesOfferedTheCaliforniaCITDshaveofficesacrossthestateandprovideafull
range oftradeassistanceservicestocompaniesandindividualsinthestateofCalifornia.
All servicesareeitherfreeorlowcost.Whetheryouareneworexperiencedinexportor
import,smallorlarge,CITDhasexpertsandresourcesreadytohelpyou.Ourfreeorlow-
costprogramsandservicesincludeone-on-onetechnicalassistanceandconsulting,
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market research,trainingandeducationalprograms,tradeleadsandspecialevents.The
CITDisa placetolearnaboutinternationalmatchmakingeventsandotherprograms
takingplace bothinCaliforniaandabroad.
Keyservicesinclude: (Takenfromwebsite)
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DeliverExportandImportProgramstoCreateJobs
InformCareerPathwaysandTechnicalAssistance
ExpandGlobalTradeCurriculumandInternationalMarketingOpportunities
CaliforniaDepartmentofFood&
Ag AreaofInfluenceCalifornia
Websitehttp://www.cdfa.ca.gov/
ResourcesforSmallBusinessHasdivisionofmarketingservicesthatprovidesservices
dividedinto5branches-AgStats,DairyMarketing,MarketEnforcement,MilkPooling
and Marketingbranch.Thedivisionprovidesthefollowingservices:Researchandinfo
gathering,disseminatingmarketingandeconomicinformation,Identifyingandhelping
resolvemarketingproblems,Assistingthedairyindustryinmaintainingstable
marketing conditions,Providingmediationtoresolveproblemsbetweenproducersand
handlers, Assuresthatproducersarepaidfortheirproducts
CaliforniaDepartmentofPublicHealth
Websitehttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/PROGRAMS/Pages/default.aspx
ServicesOfferedTheCa.DepartmentofpublichealthexiststoensureCa.’sresidents
stay ashealthyaspossibletosavegovernmentagenciesandemployershealthcare
costs.Some servicesthattheyofferincludecivilrightsenforcement,aconferenceof
localhealth officers,theofficeofHealthEquity,OfficeofPublicAffairs,OfficeofQuality
Performance andAccreditation.Theyofferassistanceinpolicy&programssuchasthe
Emergency PreparednessOffice,thecenterforHealthStatistics&Informatics,
Legislative& GovernmentAffairs,OfficeofState&LaboratoryDirector,andLaboratory
FieldServices. TheyruntheCenterforDiseaseControlandHealthPromotionprograms
ChronicDisease andInjurycontrol,EnvironmentalandOccupationalDiseaseControl,
andtheOfficeof ProblemGambling.TheyruntheCenterforFamilyHealthprograms
CenterforFamily Health,GeneticDiseaseScreeningProgram,Maternal,Childand
AdolescentHealth,andfor Woman,InfantsandChildren.Theyrunacenterforhealth
carequalitythatfocuseson HealthCareQuality,HealthcareAssociatedInfections
program,andlicensingand certification.Finally,theyofferthecenterforinfectious
diseasethatcombatsinfectious disease,aids,communicablediseasecontrol,binational
borderhealth,andtheofficeof refugeehealth.
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CaliforniaDepartmentofTransportation(Caltrans)
ContactInformation
Address703“B”Street,Marysville, CA 95901
Phone(530)741-4222 Fax(530)741-4101 [email protected]
ContactLizaWhitmore–DistrictSmallBusinessLiaison
Websitehttp://www.dot.ca.gov/
DescriptionTheCaltrans,District3SmallBusinessProgram,providesongoingeffortsto
enhancetheeconomicdevelopmentofCalifornia. Caltranshaslaunchedaprogramto
increasethenumberofsmallbusinessescompetingforhighway,rail,andmasstransit
constructionworkinDistrict3. Caltrans’goalistoopenthedoorofopportunityforsmall
businessesinSacramento,theNorthValleyandtheSierraregionsthatarecriticaltothe
economichealthandwellbeingofthestate.
CaliforniaDisabledVeteransBusinessEnterpriseCertification
ContactDanielC.Kim,DirectorofDepartmentofGeneralServices
Websitehttp://www.dgs.ca.gov/pd/Programs/OSDS/DVBEEligibilityBenefits.aspx
ServicesOfferedState-certifiedDisableVeteranBusinessEnterprisecertified(DVBE)
professionalsareeligibleforthestate'sDVBEParticipationProgram.Theprogramsetsthe
goaltouseDVBEsinatleastthreepercentofthestate'soverallannualcontractdollars.
Stateagenciesmayuseastreamlinedprocessknownasthe"SB/DVBEOption"by
contractingdirectlywithaCaliforniacertifiedDVBEbusinessforgoods,services,
informationtechnologyandpublicworksprojects.Thesolicitationmustbevaluedat
more than$5,000,andtheStateagencymustobtainpricequotesfromatleasttwo
California certifiedDVBEbusinesses.Formoreinformation,seeGovernmentCode
Sections14838.5 and14838.7.
CaliforniaEmploymentTrainingPanel
ContactStewartKnox,ExecutiveDirector
Websitehttps://www.etp.ca.gov/
ServicesOfferedTheEmploymentTrainingPanel(ETP)providesfundingtoemployers
to assistinupgradingtheskillsoftheirworkersthroughtrainingthatleadstogood
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paying, long-termjobs.TheETPwascreatedin1982bytheCaliforniaStateLegislature
andis fundedbyCaliforniaemployersthroughaspecialpayrolltax.TheETPisafunding
agency, notatrainingagency.Businessesdeterminetheirowntrainingneedsandhowto
provide training.ETPstaffisavailabletoassistinapplyingforfundsandotheraspectsof
participation.(Takenfromwebsite)
Theyofferclassroom,laboratoryandelectronicdeliverytraining,
CaliforniaEnergyEfficiencyFinanceProject
Websitehttp://www.caleefinance.com/about/
ServicesOfferedTheCaliforniaPublicUtilitiesCommission(CPUC)authorizedthe
Californiainvestor-ownedutilities–SouthernCaliforniaGas,SanDiegoGas&Electric,
PacificGasandElectric,andSouthernCaliforniaEdison–todevelop,designand
implement newenergyefficiencyfinancingproducts. Thegoalsoftheprogramareto
overcomethe “firstcost”ofenergyefficiencyupgrades;leverageratepayerfundsby
bringinginadditional privatecapital;increasesalesofenergyefficiencyproductsand
services;reachabroader setofcustomersandmarketsegments;encouragecustomers
toinvestinprojectsthatwillachievedeeperenergysavings.
CaliforniaFarmEquipmentandMachineryExemption
Websitehttps://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/exemptfem.htm
ServicesOfferedThereisapartialexemptionofthestateportionofthesalesanduse
tax forthesale,lease,use,storageoranyotherconsumptionoffarmequipment,
machineryor theirparts.Theequipmentandpartsmustbeused50%ormoreinthe
producingand harvestingofnaturalproducts.Theexemptionmayalsoextendto
certaintypesof equipmentusedtoconstructagriculturaloperatingstructuresaswellas
maintenance equipmentsuchasthenecessaryparts,tools,hardwareandlubricant.
Theexemptionisinplacetoencouragesmallandindependentfarmerstoenterandstay
in thefarmingindustryaswellastogrowandexpand.
CaliforniaFilmandTVTaxCreditProgram
Websitehttp://www.film.ca.gov/incentives.htm
ServicesOfferedTheFilmandTVTaxCreditProgramisdesignedtoencouragestudios
andfilmmakerstomakefilmsinCaliforniaandpotentiallyreceiveupto25%taxcredit
for doingso.Thefilmmakersmustshootthemajorityofthemovieorminiseriesin
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California inordertoqualify.Theymustsubjecttheirprojecttoarigorousapplication
process detailingtheshootingplan,thebudget,thepercentageofthefilmorshowthat
willbeshot inCalifornia,etc.
CaliforniaIndustrialDevelopmentBonds
ContactFaribaKhoie,BondsProgramManager
Websitehttp://www.ibank.ca.gov/industrial_dev_bonds.htm
ServicesOfferedIndustrialDevelopmentBonds(IDBs)aretax-exemptsecuritiesissued
upto$10millionbyagovernmentalentitytoprovidemoneyfortheacquisition,
construction,rehabilitationandequippingofmanufacturingandprocessingfacilitiesfor
privatecompanies.IDBscanbeissuedbytheI-Bank,localIndustrialDevelopment
Authorities,orbyJointPowersAuthorities.(takenfromwebsite)
CaliforniaInfrastructureandEconomicDevelopmentBank(CLEEN)Center
ContactTeveiaBarnes,ExecutiveDirector
Websitehttp://ibank.ca.gov/clean_energy.htm
ServicesOfferedTheCLEENcenterworkstohelpmeettheState’sgreenhousegas
reductiongoalsandincreasemarketconfidenceingreeninvesting.Thecentertargets
projectsthatsavemoneythroughenergyefficiency.Theytargetprojectsthatsavemoney
throughenergyefficiencyandbuyahedgeagainstrisingcoststhroughconservationor
avoidpeakchargesbystoringenergy.
CaliforniaInfrastructureandEconomicDevelopmentBank’s(IBank)ExportFinancing
Program
Websitehttp://www.ibank.ca.gov/
ServicesOfferedTheCaliforniaInfrastructureandEconomicDevelopmentBank(IBank)
wascreatedin1994tofinancepublicinfrastructureandprivatedevelopmentthat
promote ahealthyclimateforjobs,contributetoastrongeconomyandimprovethe
qualityoflifein Californiacommunities.IBankoperatespursuanttotheBergeson-Peace
Infrastructureand EconomicDevelopmentBankActcontainedintheCalifornia
GovernmentCodeSections 63000etseq.IBankislocatedwithintheGovernor'sOfficeof
BusinessandEconomic Developmentandisgovernedbyafive-memberBoardof
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Directors.
IBankhasbroadauthoritytoissuetax-exemptandtaxablerevenuebonds,provide
financingtopublicagencies,providecreditenhancements,acquireorleasefacilities,and
leverageStateandFederalfunds.IBank'scurrentprogramsincludetheInfrastructure
State RevolvingFund(ISRF)LoanProgram,StatewideEnergyEfficiencyProgram
(SWEEP), 501(c)(3)RevenueBondProgram,IndustrialDevelopmentRevenueBond
Program, ExemptFacilityRevenueBondProgram,GovernmentalBondProgramandthe
Small BusinessLoanGuarantee
CaliforniaManufacturingandR&DExemption
Websitehttps://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/manufacturing_exemptions.htm
ServicesOfferedManufacturersandcertainresearchanddevelopersmayqualifyfora
partialexemptionofsalesandusetaxoncertainmanufacturingandresearchand
developmentequipmentpurchasesandleases.
Tobeeligibleforthispartialexemption,youmustbeengagedincertaintypesof
business, whichisgenerallymanufacturing,researchanddevelopmentinbiotechnology,
and researchanddevelopmentinthephysical,engineering,andlifesciences.
TheMoneymustbeusedtopurchasemachineryandequipment,including
componentpartsandcontrivancessuchasbelts,shafts,movingparts,andoperating
structures.Equipmentordevicesusedorrequiredtooperate,control,regulate,or
maintain themachinery,suchas,computers,data-processingequipment,andcomputer
software, togetherwithallrepairandreplacementpartswithausefullifeofoneormore
years, whetherpurchasedseparatelyorinconjunctionwithacompletemachineand
regardlessof whetherthemachineorcomponentpartsareassembledbythequalified
personoranother
party.Specialpurposebuildingsandfoundationsusedasanintegralpartofthe
manufacturing,processing,refining,fabricating,orrecyclingprocess,orthatconstitutea
researchorstoragefacilityusedduringthoseprocesses.Buildingsusedsolelyfor
warehousingpurposesaftercompletionofthoseprocessesarenotincluded.The
equipment,goods,orservicespurchasedmustbeusedformanufacturing,researchand
development,tomaintainorrepairtheequipmentpurchased,ortopayfortheworkof
contractorshiredtodothosejobs.
CaliforniaSecretaryofState
Websitehttp://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/
ServicesOfferedTheBusinessProgramsDivisionsupportsCaliforniaBusinessesby
registeringandauthenticatingbusinessentitiesandtrademarksandenablingsecured
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creditorstoprotecttheirfinancialinterests. TheBusinessProgramsDivisionprocesses
millionsofbusinessfilingsandinformationrequestseachyear.Thebusinessprograms
offeredareprocessesfilings,maintainsrecordsandprovidesinformationtothepublic
relatingtobusinessentitiesthatincludecorporations,limitedliabilitycompanies,limited
partnerships,generalpartnerships,limitedliabilitypartnershipsandotherbusiness
filings. Thereisavictimsofcorporatefraudcompensationfund.Thereisauniform
commercial codelistedontheirwebsitethatdisseminateslieninformationandestablish
priorityinthe caseofdebtordefaultorbankruptcy.TheSecretaryofState'soffice
maintainsregistration andallupdatesofCaliforniastatetrademarksandservicemarks,
containerbrands,laundry marksandthenamesoffarms,ranches,estateorvillas.
Finally,theSecretaryofState administersnumerousotherfilingsincludingimmigration
consultantandvariousbusiness bonds,noticesofjointpowers,successor-in-interest,
statementoffacts–rosterofpublic agencies,andathleteagents.
CaliforniaSmallBusinessCertificationProgram
Websitehttp://www.dgs.ca.gov/pd/Programs/OSDS/SBEligibilityBenefits.aspx
ServicesOfferedAftermeetingtherequirements,certifiedsmallandmicro-businesses
are entitledtoa(5%)bidpreferenceonapplicableStatesolicitations,eligibleforthe
State's SmallBusinessParticipationProgram. Thisprogramsetsagoalfortheuseof
small businessesinatleast25%oftheState'soverallannualcontractdollars;Underthe
Prompt PaymentAct,theStatemustpayacertifiedSB/MBhigherinterestpenaltiesfor
late paymentofanundisputedinvoice. Promptpaymentpenaltiesforconstruction
firmsare addressedseparatelyunderPublicContractCode,Section10261.5);State
agenciesmayuse astreamlinedprocess,knownastheSB/DVBEOption,bycontracting
directlywitha Californiacertifiedsmallbusiness/microbusinessforgoods,services,
information technologyandPublicWorksprojects. Thesolicitationmustbevaluedat
morethan$5,000
andtheStateagencymustobtainpricequotesfromatleasttwoCaliforniacertifiedsmall
business/microbusiness. (takenfromwebsite)
CaliforniaSmallBusinessLoanGuaranteeProgram(SBLGP)
Website
http://www.business.ca.gov/Programs/SmallBusiness/FinancialDevelopmentCorporati
on Programs.aspx
Services Offered The California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program (SBLGP)
works tohelpbusinessescreateandretainjobs, whileatthesametimeencouraging
investment intolow-tomoderate-incomecommunities. Businesssizeeligibilityforthe
SBLGPgenerallyfollowstheU.S.SmallBusinessAdministrationprogramguidelines.The
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SBLGPprovidesloanstosmallbusinessesthatexperiencecapitalaccessbarriers.
Through thisprogram,asmallbusinesscanestablishafavorablecredithistorywitha
lenderand obtainaccesstofutureloansonitsown,independentoftheprogram.
Qualifyingsmall businessesownersmayapplyforanSBLGPloanbycontactinga
FinancialDevelopment Corporation(FDC).Smallbusinessesmayusethefundsfor
startupcosts,workingcapital, additionalinventory,franchisefees,businessexpansion,
linesofcredit,forrealestate constructionandinnovationsandrefinancingofpriordebt.
Undertheprogram,afinancialinstitutionwillmakeasmallbusinessloantoan
entrepreneurandtheFinancialDevelopmentServicewillmakea80%-90%guaranteeof
thelender’sloan.
CaliforniaStateBoardofEqualization
Websitehttp://www.boe.ca.gov/
ServicesOfferedTheBoardofEqualizationoffersservicesneededtobuy,sellorstarta
business.Theyofferpermitsandlicensesforowningabusiness,theyofferguidestohelp
filloutthepermits,theofferseminarsandtrainingsforsmallbusinessesandnonprofits, andguidestohelpoutwhenstartingabusiness.Ontheirwebsite,theyalso
offer informationonCaliforniataxesandindustries.Theyoffertraininginsalesand,
Internet salesandliquorlicensesandsales.Finally,theyofferreregistrationforout-ofstatesellers andspeakersbureaumembersandprovideresearchandstatistics.
CaliforniaTeleproductionExemption
Websitehttps://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/exempt_tele.htm
ServicesOfferedApartialexemptionfromthesalesandusetaxbecameavailableunder
section6378forthesale,storage,useorotherconsumptionofmachinery,equipment
includingcomponentpartstoaqualifiedpersonusedprimarilyinteleproductionor
other postproductionservices.Theexemptionalsoincludespropertysoldorpurchased
bya qualifiedperson(anypersonwhoselineofbusinessisprimarilyengagedin
teleproduction orotherpostproductionactivities)primarilytomaintain,repair,
measure,ortestany propertyusedinteleproductionorpostproductionservices.The
partialexemptionmay alsoapplytorentalreceiptspaidbyaqualifiedpersonfor
teleproductionor postproductionequipmentandmachinery.
CaliforniaTimberHarvestingExemption
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Websitehttp://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/exemptthar.htm
ServicesOfferedApartialexemptionfromsalesandusetaxbecameavailableforsales
andpurchasesofequipment,machineryandtheirpartsdesignedprimarilyforoff-road
use incommercialtimberharvestingoperationsbya"qualifiedperson."Thepartial
exemption alsoappliestoleasesofoff-roadcommercialtimberharvestingequipment
andmachinery subjecttotaxmeasuredbyrentalspayable.
CalRecycle
Websitehttp://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/
ServicesOfferedQuicklyaccessinformationrelatedtoyourrecyclingorsolid-waste-
relatedbusiness,includingcertification,registration,permitting,reporting,and
payments. Businessesthathandle,recycle,anddisposeofmaterialsfromCalifornia’s
wastestream willfindtheresourcesheretocomplywithCalRecycle’senvironmental
requirements.
Developyourorganics(composting,anaerobicdigestion,etc.),recycled-content
manufacturing,orotherrecycling-basedbusinesswithloans,grants,and/ortechnical
assistancefromCalRecycle.andotherstateagencies.Findresourcestofacilitate
business developmentwithrespecttoplanning,siting,funding,marketing,andmuch
more.Don’t throwprofitsoutwiththetrash!Makeyourbusinessmoresustainableto
savemoneyand reducegreenhousegasemissionswithhelpfromCalRecycle.Green
andgrowanybusiness withvariousresourcesandtoolsdesignedtoreduceyou
environmentalfootprint.
CalWorksEmploymentServices
AreaofInfluence(Placerville,SouthLakeTahoe)
Websitehttp://www.cdss.ca.gov/calworks/
ServicesOfferedCalWORKsisawelfareprogramthatgivescashaidandservicesto
eligibleneedyCaliforniafamilies.Theprogramservesall58countiesinthestateandis
operatedlocallybycountywelfaredepartments.Ifafamilyhaslittleornocashandneeds
housing,food,utilities,clothingormedicalcare,theymaybeeligibletoreceive
immediate short-termhelp.Familiesthatapplyandqualifyforongoingassistance
receivemoneyeach monthtohelppayforhousing,foodandothernecessaryexpenses.
CambridgeJuniorCollege
AreaofInfluenceWoodlandandYubaCity
Websitewww.cambridge.edu
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ServicesOfferedCambridgeJuniorCollegeisaccreditedcollegeaimedathelpingpeople
taketheircareerstothenextstep.Theyfocusprimarilyonhealthcareandbusinessareas
of focusandhelpstudentsmakeacareerchangeoradvancetheircareersinashorter
amount oftime.
CAMEO
AreaofInfluenceTheCentralCoast,SacramentoandRedding
ContactClaudiaViek,CEO
Websitehttp://www.microbiz.org/
ServicesOfferedCAMEOdevelopedatrainingmodule–“Understanding
Entrepreneurship“-thatprovidesasubstantiveorientationtoentrepreneurshiptraining
andbusinessassistanceservicesforeconomicdevelopmentandworkforceprofessionals
whoareinterestedinlocalbusinessdevelopmentorareresponsibleforassessmentsand
referralsofpersonslikelytosucceedinself-employment.Stafftrainingiskeyto
integration ofself-employmentopportunitiesintotheworkforcesystem.
InpartnershipwiththeCaliforniaWorkforceAssociation,wehaveheldthree
“UnderstandingEntrepreneurship”workshopsforsevenWIBsintheCentralCoast,
SacramentoandRedding.CAMEOisthenumberoneCaliforniaresourcetointroduce
entrepreneurialtraininginaWIB/OneStopwithit’sworkshopandconnectionsto
entrepreneurialtrainingprogramsandlenderswhoareleadersintrainingand
promoting self-employmentasaworkforcestrategy.(takenfromtheirwebsite.)
CapitalRegionSBDCNetwork
AreaofInfluenceSacramentoCentral,ColusaCounty,ElkGrove/SouthSacramento
County,Folsom/Highway50Corridor,Lakeport/LakeCounty,JessupUniversity/South
PlacerCounty,Davis/YoloCounty,YubaCity/Yuba&SutterCounties
ContactScottLeslie
Websitehttp://www.capitalregionsbdc.com/
ServicesOfferedTheCapitalRegionSBDCnetworkismanagedbytheSacramento
Metro Chamberandofferscompaniesaccesstostartupcapitalthatisoftenhardtofind
orthe capitalneededtogrowtheirbusiness.Theyalsoofferconsultingwithloanexperts
tohelp preparealoanpackageandapplication.Theyofferone-on-onebusiness
consultinginareas suchasFranchising,Healthcare,HumanResource,Insurance,
BusinessPlanDevelopment, Marketing,Advertising,InternationalTrade,
Import/Export,GovernmentCertifications, GovernmentContracting,Government
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Registrations,GovernmentMarketing,Budget Operation,CapitalAcquisition,Cost
Control/Reductions,FinancialAnalysis,Loan Packaging,Financing,InternetMarketing,
Ecommerce,SocialMediaMarketing,Website Design&Development.Inadditionto
thoseservices,theyofferanemployeetrainingpanel tohelpsmallbusinessowners
traintheiremployees.
CareerAcademies
AreaofInfluenceCalifornia,Florida,Georgia
Website:http://www.mdrc.org/project/career-academies-exploring-college-and-career-
options-ecco#overview
ServicesOfferedOperatingasschoolswithinschoolsandtypicallyenrolling30to60
studentspergrade,CareerAcademiesareorganizedaroundsuchthemesashealth
sciences,law,businessandfinance,andengineering.Academystudentstakeclasses
together,remainwiththesamegroupofteachersovertime,followacurriculumthat
includesrigorousacademiccoursesaswellascareer-orientedcourses,andparticipatein
work-basedlearningactivities.SincetheendoftheSchooltoWorkOpportunitiesAct,
however,academieshavestruggledtoprovidework-basedlearningandcareer
exploration experiencestotheirstudents;inparticulartheyhavestruggledtoprovidea
capstone internshipexperience.Thisisanunfortunatetrend,sinceMDRC’sevaluation
suggeststhat theseexperienceslikelyplayedanimportantroleinproducingCareer
Academies’positive impactonearnings.(takefromtheirwebsite)
CDCSmallBusinessCenter
AreaofInfluenceCalifornia,Arizona,andNevada
Address1545RiverParkDr.Suite530Sacramento,CA95815
Phone(916)565-8100
ContactEdRyan-Direct:(916)565-8102;Cell(916)847-1815
[email protected]
Websitehttp://cdcloans.com/
ServicesOfferedloansofallkindsforbusinessesofshapesandsizes.
DescriptionCertifiedDevelopmentCompany(CDC)-SmallBusinessFinanceoffersan
arrayofloanproductstosuitsmallbusinessownerneedsandstrengths. Whether
searchingfora$10,000workingcapitalloan,$250,000tobuyabusiness,orupwardsof
$20milliontopurchaseacommercialbuildingorheavyequipmentthere’sagood
chance CDCSmallBusinessFinancemayhavetheperfectloanproduct. Becausewe’re
an economicdevelopmentlender–differentthanabank–loanapprovalcanbeeasier
for smallercompanieswithlimitedcollateral
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CenterForInternationalTradeDevelopment
ContactBrooksOhlson
ContactInformation
Address1410EthanWay,Sacramento,CA95825
Phone(916)563-3219 Fax(916)563-3264 [email protected]
Contact M.EsterGordillo–InternationalTradeConsultant
Websitehttp://sacramentocitd.org/
ServicesOfferedTheyhavehelped500+businessinNorthernCaliforniabyreducing
risk, findnewclientsandreducerisk,trained120studentsover12yearsincrease
international businessknowledgeandexperiencethroughInternationalInternship
Program.Theyalso partnerwiththeU.S.DepartmentofCommerceandtheForeign
AgriculturalServiceto provideassistancetothemanycompaniesthatparticipatein
manyinternational destinations.TheSRCITDalsoofferstheBusiness&
EntrepreneurshipCenterconsistsofa strategicnetworkofpartnershipswithregional
andstateindustry,educationand governmententitieswhocollaboratetobuildstrong
andsuccessfulCaliforniabusinesses andencourageyouthentrepreneurship.Toassist
smallbusinessesandencourageyouth entrepreneurship,BECcollaboratesandpartners
withprivate,public,andnon-profit entitiestoprovideanabundanceofresourcesin
ordertobuildstrong,sustainable,and successfulbusinesses.Theseresourcesinclude
economicdevelopmentcorporations, chambersofcommerce,community-basedbusiness
outreachcenters,andother community-basedorganizationswhoseprimarymissionisto
assistsmallbusinesses.The CITDalsoassistssmallbusinessesinexpandingoverseas,
assistlocalfarmersingaining agriculturalcustomersoverseas,runtheCalAgXprogram
toprovidetrainingthathasbeen designedtomeetthelearningneedsofnew-to-export
ornon-exportingfoodand agriculturecompanies.TheyruntheStateTradeandExport
Promotion(STEP)Programto helpincreasethenumberofsmallbusinessesthatare
exportingandtoraisethevalueof exportsforthosesmallbusinessesthatarecurrently
exportingsotheycangrowandcreate jobs.TheyalsoofferForeignExecutiveand
MatchmakerTraining,CaliforniaMexicoTrade AssistanceCenter,Youth
EntrepreneurshipProgram,andtheInternationalInternship program.
DescriptionTheCenterforInternationalTradeDevelopmentprogramisoneofnine
initiativesoftheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeEconomic&WorkforceDevelopment
Program,whichisdesignedtogenerateatwelvefoldreturnontheState’sinvestment,
deliveringthemostcomprehensive,directbusinessassistanceservicesthroughoutthe
State
CenterForLand-basedLearning
AreaofInfluenceCalifornia,primarilySacramentoRegion
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ContactMaryKimball
Websitehttp://landbasedlearning.org/
ResourcesforSmallBusinessProvidestrainingandsupporttolocalfarmers,linksto
farmingresourcestoconnectpeopleoveraneedforland,innovation,news,funding
training,internships,apprenticeships,andlocalcollegeswithagriculturalfocus.Provides
summeremploymentforyoungadultsteachingthematrade,aswellasgrowingtheir
interestinthefarmingindustry,agriculture,environmental,andfoodsystemcareers.The
CaliforniaFarmAcademyprovidestrainingfornewfarmers,includesafarmincubator,
and isdoinganurbanfarmprograminthecityofWestSacramento.Thecenteris
coordinating theemployergroupforagricultureandnaturalresourcesforthecareer
pathwayprogram.
CentralSierraRegionalOccupationProgram
AreaofInfluenceElDoradoCounty
ContactManansala,EdwardEd.D.,DeputySuperintendent,EducationalServicesand
InformationTechnology
Website http://edcoe.org/educational-services/support-services/central-sierra-rop
ServicesOfferedThepurposeofROCPistopreparestudentsto(1)entertheworkforce
withtheskillsandcompetenciesnecessarytosucceed,(2)pursueadvancedtrainingin
highereducationalinstitutions,and/or(3)upgradeexistingskillsandknowledge.ROCP
coursesareopentoallsecondaryandadultstudents,butstudentssixteentoeighteen
years ingradeselevenandtwelvehavepriorityforenrollment.TheROCPdelivery
systemis directlylinkedtobusinessandindustrythroughadvisorycommitteesand
provideswork- basedlearningopportunitiesforstudents.(takenfromtheirwebsite)
ChinaTradeOffice
AreaofInfluenceCaliforniaandChina
Websitehttp://cachinatrade.org/
ServicesOfferedThemainservicethattheyofferisconsultationforCalifornia-based
entrepreneursthatareinterestedinexpandingintoChina.Otherservicesinclude:
ArrangingandhostingcustomizeddelegationtripstoChina,tailoredaccordingtothe
makeupofthegroup;MatchingCaliforniadelegatesandinvestorswithChinesebusiness
representatives,distributors,professionalassociations,governmentcontacts,and
licensing orjointventurepartnersintargetedexportmarketsandwithregardto
investment opportunities;Buildingandmaintainingrelationshipsestablishedbetween
Californiaand Chinesepartiesthroughthetradeandinvestmentprogram;Supporting
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Chineseinvestment inCaliforniaprojects;AttractinginvestmentbackintoCalifornia;
AssistingChinese businessestolandandprosperinourstatewillfeedtradeflows,
createjobs,andattract morefunding.TheTradeandInvestmentOfficewillfeedthe
buildingmomentum, supportingChineseinvestmentinCaliforniafromstarttofinish.
TheCalifornia-ChinaTrade andInvestmentProgramispreparedtoassistin:Introducing
investorstoCalifornia markets,USbusinesscustomsandtaxstructures,andhelpful
state,local,andfederal businessassistanceprograms;Arrangingcustom,one-on-one
meetingswithCalifornia governmentofficials,businessleaders,andessentialpartnersat
Californiauniversities, researchinstitutions,foundations,thinktanksandmoretohelp
inboundinvestorsestablish theirbusinesspresence;ConnectingChineseentrepreneurs
withprofessionalserviceprovidersexperiencedwithhelpingChinese
companiesexpandintoCalifornia, includingtoinvestmentadvisors,financialanalysts,
legalrepresentatives,realestate developers,andimmigration-relatedexperts,among
others;Guidingentrepreneurs throughtheprocessofestablishingaU.S.andCalifornia
businessentity.
CityofDavisEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceDavisCa
Contact DianeParro
Website
www.cityofdavis.org
ServicesOfferedThegoaloftheDavisEconomicDevelopmentDepartmentisto
develop andimplementeffectivestrategiesforthedevelopmentofahealthyand
sustainable economy,implementeconomicdevelopmentstrategiesandpolicies,attract
andretain business,usetheirOmbudsmanasaservicetothebusinesscommunity,and
tomake customerserviceimprovements.
Theirgoalsalongthepathtoeconomicdevelopmentaretofacilitatetechnologyand
businessdevelopmentbyopeningawetlab,developinganinnovationpark,support
entrepreneursandthecreativeclass,establishandinnovationcouncil,increase
engagementwithUCDavis,getbusinessinput,andtakeadvantageofstatewide
incentives.
CityofElkGroveEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceElkGrove
Websitewww.cityofelkgrove.org
ServicesOfferedTheCityofElkGroveoffersmallbusinessownersandentrepreneurs
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manyresourcesnecessaryforstartingabusiness.TheCityofElkGroveofferseconomic
developmentincentivestoneworexistingbusinessesthatcontributetotheeconomic
base inatleastoneofthefollowingways:createnewhigh-qualityjobs(atleast75%of
median income),generateatleast$5,000inNEWannualsalestaxrevenueorTransient
Occupancy Taxrevenueorphysicallylocateorrelocatewithinanexistingvacant
buildingintheCity’s TargetArea.
ThecityrunstheInfulfillmentoftheCityCouncil’scleargoalofimprovingtheCity's
jobs/ housingbalanceandstrengtheningitseconomicbase,theDevelopmentServices
DepartmenthascreatedtheEconomicDevelopmentProjectReviewTeam(EDPRT)
program,whichprovidesenhancedcustomerservicetoprojectwithaneconomic
developmentbenefitbystreamliningthereviewprocess,providingadedicatedsingle-
pointofcontactwithineverydepartment,andexpeditedreviewswhereverpossible.
TheCityofElkGroveLoanProgramisfundedthroughafederalCommunity
Development BlockGrantandprovideslocalElkGrovebusinesseswithalow-cost
financingoptionfor theirbusiness.Theeligibilityrequirementsarethatthebusiness
mustbelocatedwithinthe incorporatedCitylimitsofElkGrove,CA,musthaveavalid
CityBusinessLicense, insurance,andanyotherapplicablepermits,licenses,
certifications,etc.,applicantsmust createoneormorenewfull-orpart-timepermanent
jobs(abusinessmayalsoqualifyfora
loantoretainexistingjobsifthebusinessisotherwiseindangerofclosing),anynew
jobs createdorretainedmustbefilledbyapersonfromalow-incomehouseholdas
definedby theU.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment(HUD),paymentof
acreditcheck feeof$35andaminimumcreditscoreof600.Theloantermsarethat
loanamountsmay varyfrom$3,000to$25,000,loantermmayvarydependingon
amountandcollateralbut willnotexceedfive(5)years,interestRatebasedontheLocal
AgencyInvestmentFund (LAIF)plusuptoanadditional2%.
CityofFolsomEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceFolsom
ContactElaineAnderson,DeputyCityManager
Websitewww.folsom.ca.us
ServicesOfferedTheCityofFolsomencouragessmallbusinessestostartbymakingthe
necessarystepsneededtostartabusinessincrediblyaccessible.Thenecessarystepsare
all listedonthesiteandthentheuserislinkedtotheresourceviawebsite.Thewebsite
even haslinkstoalloftheformsthatsmallbusinessownerwillneedtofilloutbefore
getting started.Additionally,thesitehasprovidesuserswithalistofthebestplacesto
live, businessesthatarecomingsoon,planningservices,andrelevantdata,suchascensus
info, generaldemographics,socialcharacteristics,regionalcomparativedataandtop
employers.
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CityofRocklinEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceRocklin
ContactMarkMondell,Economic&CommunityDevelopmentDirector
Websitewww.rocklin.ca.us
ServicesOfferedUnderthedirectionoftheCityManager,theOfficeoftheCity
Manager- EconomicGrowthcoordinatesandmonitorsallactivitiesassociatedwith
economicand socialdevelopment.Throughcommunitypartnerships,themanager’s
officecreatesan economicvisiontoidentifyandacknowledgeRocklin’sstrengthsand
weaknesses,outlines sustainablestrategiesforgrowingtheireconomy,identifiestarget
industriesandstrategic investmentlocationstoensureapositivereturnoninvestment
totheircommunityand buildspartnershipsforsustainableeconomicdevelopment.
Theyworktostrengthenwhat theyalreadyhaveandpursuewhattheyneedtoachieve
astrong,diversifiedlocal economy.
CityofRosevilleEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceRoseville
ContactNaazAlikhan,Chairperson
WebsiteRoseville.ca.us
ServicesOffered
ForbusinessesinRoseville’sdowntown,thereareseveralresourcesthatbusiness
owners canenlisttomakedoingbusinessintheirdowntowneasier.Thereareresources
suchasa downtownplan,whichdirectshowDowntownRosevillewillshapeoutover
theimmediate future.Theyhaveamerchant’sassociation,downtownevents,
redevelopmentarea marketingandadvertising,abarownersgroup, andpartnerships,
suchasthosewith PlacerCounty,LincolnandRocklinofficesofEconomicDevelopment,
RosevilleChamberof Commerce,SACTO,SARTA,GreenCapitalAlliance.Redevelopment
Agencypartnerswith theChamber,RosevilleArts,RosevilleHistoricalSociety,Magic
CircleTheater,merchants associations,andPlacerValleytoaddressissuesfacing
downtownbusinessesandto promoteallthingsdowntown.
Forallbusinessowners,theyhaveguidestothingssuchaselectricalinformationonhow
to poweryourbusinessandauditforefficiency,tipsandtoolsforefficiency,rates,
business rebates,renewableenergy,solarandelectricvehicles.Also,theyhavegreen
resourcesfor business,suchastipsforgettingthroughthedrought,waterrecycling,solid
waste,and wastewater.
Thesitehasresourcesforplanningthatcoverweekly,monthlyandquarterly
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development activitiesreportsthatincludepermitssubmitted,approvedapplications
andprojectsunder construction.Thereiszoninginformation,home-basedbusinesstips,
propertyinformation tools,andtipsforrevitalization.
Roseville’sEconomicDevelopmentAdvisoryCommitteeadvisesandassiststheCity
Councilincreatingacommunityenvironmentconducivetoexistingbusinesses,
attracting desirablebusinessestoRoseville,andpromotingtourismasakeyelementof
thelocal economy.TheCommitteewillreviewtheRosevilleEconomicDevelopment
Strategyona regularbasistoensureitsrelevanceandeffectivenessinachievingthe
City’sgoalsfor economicdevelopment.
CityofSacramento
ContactInformation
Address915“I”Street,Sacramento,CA95814-5thFloor,NewCityHall
Phone(916)808-7063
ContactDeanPeckham–SeniorProjectManager
Websitehttp://portal.cityofsacramento.org/
ServicesOfferedItistheCityofSacramento’spolicytoencouragegreateravailability,
capacitydevelopment,andcontractparticipationbyLocalBusinessEnterprises(LBEs)
in Citycontracts. Thispolicyis,inpart,intendedtofurthertheCity’scompelling
interestto stimulateeconomicdevelopmentthroughthesupportandempowermentof
thelocal community.Thereisnopre-certificationorpre-applicationprocessfortheLBE
Program. BidssubjecttoLBEParticipationRequirementswillneedtosubmittheLBE
Participation Verificationformincludedinthebidpackages.
Incentives
• BrownfieldsProgram-TheCityofSacramentoBrownfieldsProgramassistsinthe
redevelopmentonsitesthatmaycontainenvironmentalcontamination.
Brownfields arerealproperty,theexpansion,redevelopment,orreuseofwhich
maybe complicatedbythepresenceorpotentialpresenceofahazardous
substance, pollutantorcontaminant.TheCity’sBrownfieldsProgramprovides
financialand technicalassistanceforBrownfieldsrevitalization,includinggrants
for environmentalassessment,cleanup,andjobtraining.
• GrowSacramentoFund-SMUD,SHRAandNDChaveestablishedandcapitalized
the GrowSacramentoFundasaneconomicdevelopmenttooldesignedtoassist
eligible smallbusinesseswithinSacramentoCountytoobtainthefinancing
requiredto growtheirsmallbusinesses.Loansmadeunderthisprogramwillbe
underwritten byGAFandguaranteedbytheSBA,soeachloanmustcomplywith
SBAguidelines andprocedures.
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SewerCreditProgram-InpartnershipwithSacramentoCountyRegional
Sanitation District,theCitymayofferreductionsonsewerconnectionfeesfor
commercial,new constructionandresidentialhomeownerprojects.The
TreatmentCapacityBank’s objectiveistoprovideeconomicincentivesfor
commercialandindustrialsewer customersandfacilitatenewemployment
opportunities.Thisprogramcansave businessesupto88percentonconnection
costs.Certaineligibilityconditionsapply. Youcandownloadtheprogram
applicationtogetstarted.ContactSabrinaTefftfor moreinformation.
LocalBusinessEnterpriseProgram-ItistheCityofSacramento’spolicyto
encouragegreateravailability,capacitydevelopment,andcontractparticipation
by LocalBusinessEnterprises(LBEs)inCitycontracts. Thispolicyis,inpart,
intended tofurthertheCity’scompellinginteresttostimulateeconomic
developmentthrough thesupportandempowermentofthelocalcommunity.
RailyardInnovationDistrict–TheCityisinearlyplanningstagestoturnthe
former RailyardsthatborderDowntownintoaninnovationdistrict,which
wouldhosta professionalSoccerstadium,aUCDavisextensionandbothtech
andbusiness incubators.
Growth&InnovationFund: TheFundwillfocusresourcesonthefollowing
distinct programareas(FundPrograms):1.DevelopmenttoInduceGrowth,
Innovation,and Technology(DIG-IT):Projectsthatprovideasignificantreturnto
thecity. Specifically,developmentandinfrastructureprojectsthatrevitalize
specificsitesor surroundingareas,expandorretainSacramentobusinesses,
and/orpromotethe formationandgrowthofinnovativebusinessesand
emergingtechnology.2.InnovationAcceleratorProgram:Programsandgrant
matchesthatsupport commercializingresearch,launchingnewstart-ups,and
acceleratingprivate investmentandindustrialexpansioneffortsthatresultin
sizeablecapital investment.3.InnovationDistricts:Projectsandprogramsthat
promote development,attractinvestmentandfostertheexchangeoftechnical
knowledge andexpertisebetweenstudents,faculty,entrepreneurs,andprivate
sector businessesinSacramento’sthreeInnovationDistricts:theMedZone,
Sacramento CenterforInnovation(SCI),andRailyards.TheFundguidelines,
undertheFund Programs,aretoadvanceeconomicdevelopmentprojectsand
programsthatresult inachievingallofthefollowing:
o 1.RetainorCreateJobs
o 2.LeverageFundswithotherPrivateorPublicFunds
o 3.IncreaseRevenuetotheCity
o 4.StimulateEconomicDevelopment
o 5.AccelerateGrowth6.ResultinaCompletedProjectorProgram.
TheFundcouldbeutilizedintheformofagrantand/orloan,dependingonthe
needsoftheprojectorprogram,andwillbenegotiatedonanindividual
project/programbasis.Fundsmaynotbeusedforenvironmentalassessments,
housingprojects(exceptasancillaryuseinprojectsthatotherwisemeettheFund
eligibilitycriteria),stand-aloneinfrastructureprojects,pre-applicationorpre
development2of7costs,orongoing(e.g.,labororoperating)costs. Contact
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Melissa Anguiano,EDManagerformoreinformation. 916-808-5864or
[email protected]
CityofWestSacramentoEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceWestSacramento
ContactAaronLaurel,EconomicDevelopmentManager
Websitewww.cityofwestsacramento.org
ServicesOfferedTheEconomicDevelopmentDivisionofWestSacramentoprovideskey
informationandoffersuniqueresourcestothebusinessandrealestatedevelopment
community.Theirknowledgeableandexperiencedstaffcanassistyourprojectwith
everythingfromlocatingavailableproperties,toobtainingfeeestimates,toidentifying
incentives,andeverythinginbetween.
TheEconomicDevelopmentDivisionalsocollaborateswiththeHousingandCommunity
InvestmentDivisionandotherdepartmentstoprovideinfrastructurefinancingtoolsand
to createopportunitiesforpublic-privatedevelopmentpartnershipsonCity-controlled
real estate.
TheHousingandCommunityInvestmentDivision(HCI)developsandimplements
programs,policies,andprojectsthathelpassureanadequatesupplyofqualityhousing
alternativesforWestSacramentoresidents,andthatsupporttheCityCouncil'svision
througheconomicallycatalyticinfrastructureinvestments.(takenfromwebsite)
CityofWoodlandEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceWoodland
ContactWendyRoss,EconomicDevelopmentManager
Websitewww.cortyofwoodland.org
ServicesOfferedTheCityofWoodland’sprimaryEconomicDevelopmentmissionisto
focusonspecificactionsthatprovidetheenginetostimulateprivatebusinessand
industry retention,expansionanddevelopment.Thegoalsandobjectivesareto
enhancethequality ofthelocaleconomicbase,improvecommunityinfrastructurefor
economicdevelopment, promoteWoodlandwithapositiveimagedevelopleadership
andcooperationforlocal economicdevelopment,providepartnershipsforlocal
economicdevelopmenteffortsand assistdevelopersandbusinessesthroughthe
entitlementandplanningprocess.
Thereareanumberofprogramsavailabletoassistcompaniesinterestedinestablishing
andgrowingtheirbusinessintheCityofWoodland.Woodland’sEconomicDevelopment
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staffisavailabletofacilitatebusinessesthroughalloftheprocessesnecessarytolocate,
expand,anddobusinessintheCity.(takefromwebsite)
CityofYubaEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceYubaCity
ContactDarinGale
Websitehttp://www.yubacity.net/business-1/economic-development.html
ServicesOfferedAlthoughYubaCityisseeinginvestmentinnewcommercial
developments,thecurrentandfutureeconomicbaseisfacingchallengesforhealthy
expansionandgrowthwiththedownturninthelocal,stateandnationaleconomy.
Creating economicprosperityforacommunityrequiresfocusanddiligenceonchanging
the economicstructure,creatingaqualitybusinessclimateandattracting/expandingjob
generatingbusinesses.(fromwebsite)
ConnectionsWorkforceDevelopmentandBusinessResourceCenter
AreaofInfluenceAuburn,Placerville,Roseville,SLT,Markleeville
Website:https://www.edcgov.us/HumanServices/Employment_Services/Connections_-
_One_Stop.aspx
ServicesOfferedJobseekerscangotheretofindajob,create/postaresume,receive
educationandtraining,andsomecareerexploration.
Employerscanpostjobopenings,findcandidates,provideeducationandtrainingand
labor marketinformation.
CountyofPlacerEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluencePlacerCounty
ContactDaveSnyder,DirectorDepartmentofEconomicDevelopment
Websitewww.placer.ca.gov
ServicesOfferedThecountyofPlacer’swebsitehasmanyresourcesforsmallbusiness
ownerssuchastipsforstartinghome-basedandmicrobusinesses,likeatutorialand
how togetabusinesslicenseandotherrequirements.Italsohasafeaturethatallows
usersto evaluatetheirbusinessideathroughaseriesofquestions,atooltohelpthem
findtheright locationandincentives,thenecessaryformsandinformationtoget
startedandaccessto assistanceforabusinessplan.
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Forexistingbusiness,theyhaveinformationforgrowth,hiringandmanagingemployees,
receivingbusinesstraining,goinggreen,findingfinancingandmanagingmoney,
protecting yourbusiness,andcomplyingwithgovernmentrequirements.
CountyofSacramento–Dept.ofGeneralServices
AreaofInfluence
Websitehttp://www.dgs.saccounty.net/Pages/default.aspx
ContactInformation
Address9660EcologyLane,Sacramento,CA 958273815 Phone (916)876-6382
Email
[email protected] ContactDiannaBaird–Contract
ServicesOfficer
DescriptionSacramentoCountyspendsmorethan$150millioningoodsandservices
everyyear,andmuchofthatiswithlocalbusinesses. ThepurposeoftheProcurement
OpportunitiesProgramistopromoteandenhancetheutilizationoflocalandsmall
businessenterprisesintheCounty’sprocurementandcontractingprocesses. Small
businessescontributetotheoveralleconomichealthofthecommunity. Therefore,
governmenthasacompellinginteresttoprovideeconomicopportunitytosmall
businesses. Theeconomichealthofthecommunityisdependentuponanactiveand
thrivingbusinesscommunity,includingbothlargeandsmallbusinesses. Forthis
reason, theprogramisdesignedtoprovideproceduralassistanceandcontracting
informationto anyfirmwishingtodobusinesswiththeCounty.
CountyofYubaEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceYubaCounty
ContactJohnFleming,EconomicDevelopmentCoordinator
Websitehttp://www.co.yuba.ca.us/economicdvlp.html
Services Offered Yuba County is located in the northern corridor of California's
capitol regionandincludestheincorporatedtownsofMarysvilleandWheatland.New
industry andhousingprojectscontinuetogrow.
CSUSCollegeofbusinessadministrationcenterforentrepreneurship
ContactSeungBach
Address 6000JStreet,Sacramento,CA 95819
Phone (916)278-7125 EmailAddress [email protected]
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Websitehttp://www.csus.edu/cba/cfe.html
ServicesOfferedThemissionofCenterforEntrepreneurshipprogram,attheCalifornia
StateUniversitySacramento(CSUS)CollegeofBusinessAdministration(CBA)
Department, istodevelopandnurtureinnovativebusinessideasandtocapitalize
potential entrepreneurialopportunitiesfromlocalentrepreneurshipcommunities. The
Center providesentrepreneurswiththeskillsandresourcesneededtolaunchaventure
andto identifyandcultivatesolutionstoentrepreneurialproblems,developingthe
networking structuretobringtheplantofruition,andacquiringthetechnicaltrainingto
grow enterprises. ServesthegreaterSacramentoareaandisfundedviatheStateof
California.
DavisChamberofCommerce
AreaofInfluenceDavisandYoloCounty
ContactMattYancey,CEO
Websitehttp://www.davischamber.com/#sthash.T3UoL21N.dpbs
ResourcesforSmallBusinessTheDavisChamberofCommerceoffersassistanceto
small businesseslookingtofindanewlocation,obtainabusinesslicense,andoffer
adviceand support.Theyalsoprovideinformationonresourcestoentrepreneurssuch
asDavisRoots andDavisMakerSpaceandDavisRoots.Theyalsorunalocaljobsbank
forbothjob seekersandemployeeseekerstobenefitfrombyshowcasingwhat
companiesinthearea arehiringandwhatpositionstheyarelookingtofill.
DavisRoots
AreaofInfluenceCityofDavis
ContactJoeDiNunzio
Websitehttp://davisroots.org/
ServicesTheyofferCompaniesthatareacceptedintotheprogramreceivementoring
trainingandaccesstomentornetwork.Thoseselectedintoprogramareassistedwith
developinga9-monthlaunchplanincludingprojectfundingandmilestones.Whenthe
launchstrategyandplanisaccepted,venturesaregivenofficespaceinDavisRootsfora
periodoftime.Iftheventuremeetsmilestones,theymaystay.Ifnot,theymustleave.
DJFFrontier
AreaofInfluenceL.A.,Portland,Sacramento,andSantaBarbara
ContactDavidCremin,Founder&ManagingDirector
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Websitehttp://www.dfjfrontier.com/
ServicesOfferedInitialinvestmentsof$100,000to$1,000,000.Theyareparticularly
interestedinemergingtechnologiesandwillconsideranymarketdriventechnology
opportunityincludingsoftware,informationservices,biotechnology,nanotechnology,and
alternativeenergy.Inadditiontoprovidingcapital,theybecomeactiveboardmembers
and willhelprefinebusinessplan,recruitandinterviewkeyemployees,identifyand
contact potentialpartnersandcustomers,secureadditionalfundingasthecompany
grows,and manageexitsalternatives.
DelPasoBoulevardPartnership
AreaofInfluenceDelPasoNeighborhood
Contact
Website(underconstruction)https://www.facebook.com/DelPasoBoulevard
ServicesOfferedWorkingtoimprovetheimage,cleanliness,andsafetyoftheDelPaso
businessdistrict,representingandassistingitsbusinessandpropertyownersand
promotingandmarketingDelPasoBoulevard.
DowntownSacramentoPartnership
AreaofInfluenceDowntownSacramento
Contact
Address9809thStreet,Suite400,Sacramento,CA95814
Phone(916)442-8575 Fax(916)442-2053
[email protected]
Websitehttp://downtownsac.org/
DescriptionTheDowntownSacramentoPartnership(DSP)isaprivate,non-profit
organizationdedicatedtotheimprovementofSacramento'scentralbusinessdistrict.
The DSPoverseesmaintenance,safety,andrevitalizationprogramsfinancedbythe
Downtown SacramentoManagementDistrict,apropertyassessmentdistrict
establishedin1995and renewedin2000. Fromfinancing,sitelocation,topermitsand
licensing,theDowntownSacramentoPartnershiphelpsnavigatetheprocess. The
DowntownSacramento Partnershipprovidestheknowledgeandresourcesthattakes
theguessworkoutof launching,growing,orrunningabusiness. Furthermore,the
DowntownSacramento PartnershipmonitorsthepulseofDowntownareabytracking
demographics,vacancy rates,developmentactivityandmuchmore.
CallingallDreamersBusinessCompetitionThewinnerofthecompetitionhasthe
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chancetoopenadowntownstorefrontandearnabusinessstart-uppackagevaluedat
approximately$100,000.ThewinnerwillalsoreceiveassistancefromtheDSPduring
their firstyearofbusiness. Also,theywinupto6monthsfreerent,$10,000cashprize
in matchingfunds,assistancewithretailspace,branddevelopmentandlogo,brand
strategy andsocialmedia,businessplanningandcoaching,accountingservicesand
consultation,a yearofphoneandinternetservice,a5-monthadvertisingcampaign,
interiordesign services,andprintingservices
EastSacramentoChamberofCommerce
AreaofInfluenceEastSacramento
Website
http://www.eastsacchamber.org/
ServicesOfferedNetworkingopportunitieswithbusinesspeople,communityleaders
and customersatourmonthlymeetings,ourmixersandourannualholidayparty.
Promotionof yourbusinessinourInsider’sGuide,ShopEastSac,Eat&DrinkEastSac
campaignsand annualholidayadvertisements.Educationalresourceonbusinessissues
suchasnewand changingcity,countyandstatelawsthataffectyourbusiness;and
providingopportunities tohearfromtheelectedofficialswhomaketheselaws.
Representationofthelocalbusiness communityandtheirconcernsoncitycommittees
andcommunityadvisorygroups.
SupportingEastSacramentothrougheventssuchasPopsinthePark,TasteofEast
Sacramentoandneighborhoodbeautificationprojects.
ElDoradoChamberofCommerceAgCouncil
ContactBrooksWalton,CharleneCarveth,Ag.Commissioner
Websitehttp://www.edcfb.com/AboutUs.aspx
BarrierssmallbusinessesstruggletoovercomeDrought
ResourcesforsmallbusinessesForAg.-TheyofferBusinessBasics.Theyofferthe
UC DavisAg.Extension,whichprovidespamphlets,classesandinformationfor
entrepreneurs forhowtopreparebusiness.Theyofferassistancewithmarketingplans.
NewbusinesspracticethattheyhaveseenMadronaVineyards-0carbonfootprint
winery.Hasbeensustainable.Lotsofnew"boutique"agriculture-startingupsmaller
farmstoproducepearsandwineandtherehavebeenlotsofnewbreweries.
Eldoradobusiness.com
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WebsiteEldoradobusiness.com
ServicesOfferedHelpunitepeopletolocalbusinessestokeepshopperslocal.Theyalso
provideshopperswithinformationaboutwhytheyshouldshoplocal. Beinglistedon
the siteisfreeforbusinesses,orfor$230,theycanbeinafeaturedlistingthatshows
more aboutthemincludingthelogo,linktowebsite,map,taglineoradditionalinfo.
Forconsumers,thereisanoptiontoshopbybusiness,businesstype,orbycommunity
section.
EnergyInnovationsSmallGrantProgram
Websitehttp://www.energy.ca.gov/research/innovations/
ServicesOfferedTheEnergyInnovationsSmallGrant(EISG)Programprovidesupto
$150,000forhardwareprojectsand$75,000formodelingprojectstosmallbusinesses,
non-profits,individualsandacademicinstitutionstoconductresearchthatestablishes
the feasibilityofnew,innovativeenergyconcepts.Researchprojectsmusttargetoneof
the PIERR&Dareas,addressaCaliforniaenergyproblemandprovideapotential
benefitto Californiaelectricandnaturalgasratepayers.Toencourageparticipation,the
application processhasbeensimplified.(Takenfromwebsite)
FederalDepositInsuranceCommittee
AreaofInfluenceUnitedStatesof
America Phone (415)808-8059or(415)
254-0835
Contact Christopher“Spike”Keiland/orEmersonHall (415.808.8115)
Websitehttps://www.fdic.gov/
ServicesOfferedTheFederalDepositInsuranceCorporation(FDIC)isanindependent
agencycreatedbyCongresstomaintainstabilityandpublicconfidenceinthenation's
financialsystembyinsuringdeposits,examiningandsupervisingfinancialinstitutions
for safetyandsoundnessandconsumerprotection,makinglargeandcomplexfinancial,
institutionsresolvableandmanagingreceiverships.
Insurance-Insuredepositorstoprotectthemfromlosswithoutrecoursetotaxpayer
funding
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Supervision–Keepinsuredinstitutionssafeandsound,protectconsumer’srightsand
investintheircommunities,
Providereceivershipmanagement
DescriptionTheFederalDepositInsuranceCorporation(FDIC)isanindependent
agency createdbyCongresstomaintainstabilityandpublicconfidenceinthenation's
financial systemby:
• Insuringfinancialdeposits
• Examiningandsupervisingfinancialinstitutionsforsafety,soundnessand
consumer protection,and
• Managingreceiverships.
TheFDICalsomonitorsfinancialinstitutionsforcompliancetotheCommunity
ReinvestmentActof1977(CRA)whichencouragesfederallyinsuredbanksandthriftsto
helpmeetthecreditneedsoftheirentirecommunity,includingareasoflow-and
moderate- income. MoneySmartisaprogramdevelopedjointlybyFDICandSBAfor
SmallBusiness. MoneySmartisinstructor-ledtrainingutilizinga10modulecurriculum
thatprovides introductorytrainingfornewandaspiringentrepreneursonthebasicsto
organizingand managingabusiness. Inadditiontogroundingparticipantsinthebasics,
thecurriculum servesasafoundationformoreadvancedtrainingandtechnical
assistance. Itisdesigned tobedeliveredtoneworoperatingsmallbusiness
owners/personswithoutformal businesstraining-byfinancialinstitutions,small
businessdevelopmentcenters(SBDCs), city/countyeconomicdevelopmentoffices,
faith-basedorganizationsandothers.
FederalReserve/CommunityReinvestmentact
AreaofInfluenceU.S.
Websitehttp://www.federalreserve.gov/communitydev/cra_about.htm
ServicesOfferedTheCRArequiresthateachdepositoryinstitution'srecordinhelping
meetthecreditneedsofitsentirecommunitybeevaluatedbytheappropriateFederal
financialsupervisoryagencyperiodically.Membersofthepublicmaysubmitcomments
on abank’sperformance.Commentswillbetakenintoconsiderationduringthenext
CRA examination.Abank'sCRAperformancerecordistakenintoaccountinconsidering
an institution'sapplicationfordepositfacilities.
FolsomChamberofCommerce
AreaofInfluenceFolsomArea
ContactJoeGagliardi,
CEO/President
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Websitehttp://www.folsomchamber.com/
ServicesOfferedFormembers,theFolsomchamberoffersmarketingpromotionalhelp
in theformofwebsiteandmagazineadds,videopromotionsandtestimonials,weekly
e- newslettersponsorships,andtargetedmarketingtoyouraudience.Theyoffer
advocacy andaccessintheformofstateofthecitytickets,futureFolsomshowcase,
networking opportunities,andinvitationstotheCEO’sreception.Theyofferbusiness
toolssuccessby wayofcommunitye-newsletters,alistinginthechambersdirectory;a
memberdiscounts programandwellnessforumseries.Finally,theyofferservice
discountsupto5-10%.You canchoosetheservicestobestfityourgoals.
GO-Biz
ContactInformation
Address1325JSt.,Suite1800,Sacramento,CA95814
Phone(s)1(877)345-4633or 1(877)345-4633
ContactJanelleGreen,SmallBusinessSpecialist
Website:https://business.ca.gov/
DescriptionTheGovernor’sOfficeofBusinessandEconomicDevelopment(GO-Biz)has
beendesignatedbyGovernorEdmundG.BrownJr.toserveasCalifornia’ssinglepointof
contactforeconomicdevelopmentandjobcreationefforts. GO-Bizoffersarangeof
services tobusinessownersincluding: Attraction,retentionandexpansionservices,site
selection,permitstreamlining,clearingofregulatoryhurdles,smallbusinessassistance,
internationaltradedevelopment,collaborationwithotherstateandlocalgovernments,
and muchmore. TheInnovationandEntrepreneurshipunitisthestate’sprimarypoint
of contactforpromotingCalifornia’sinnovationinfrastructure. Italsoservestoconvene
key stakeholdersneededtosupportGO-Bizactivitiesthroughoutthestateaswellas
stimulate entrepreneurshipandthedevelopmentofCalifornia’sinnovationworkforce.
Thisunitis primarilyresponsibleforCalifornia’sInnovationHub(iHub)Program.
BusinessPortal–TheGo-Bizwebsiteoffersabusinessportalthatoffersinvestmenthelp,
aninvestmentguideandhelpwithobtainingbusinesspermits.Italsoprovideslocal
businessnewsandupdates.Additionally,thereisinfoavailabletoanyonewhowould
like tostartabusiness,relocateorexpandtheirbusiness,orwhoneedsinformationon
starting abusinessweathertheyarefromhereorabroad.
GO-Biz(CaliforniaCompetesTaxCredit)
ContactWillKock,DeputyDirector
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Website http://www.business.ca.gov/Programs/CaliforniaCompetesTaxCredit.aspx
ServicesOfferedTheCaliforniaCompetesTaxCreditisanincometaxcreditavailableto
businessesthatwanttocometoCaliforniaorstayandgrowinCalifornia.Taxcredit
agreementswillbenegotiatedbyGO-Bizandapprovedbyastatutorilycreated
“California CompetesTaxCreditCommittee,”consistingoftheStateTreasurer,the
Directorofthe DepartmentofFinance,theDirectorofGO-Biz,oneappointeeeachby
theSpeakerofthe AssemblyandSenateCommitteeonRules. (Takenfromwebsite)
GoldenPacificBank
AreaofInfluenceSacramentoandSutterCounties
Websitewww.yourbankingsolution.com
ServicesOfferedGoldenPacificBankisaholdingcompanythatisheadquartedin
SacramentoandusestheGoldenRuleastheirguidingprinciple–totreatothersthethat
theywouldliketobetreated.Theyalsopledgetobringpassionandexcellencetowork,
respectallcustomers,co-workers,businesspartners,andsuppliers,willactwith
integrity, fairnessandhonesty,continuallychallengethemselvestoimprove,giveback
tothe community,usehonestyandresponsibilityforallbusinessdecisions,ownand
immediately resolvecustomerproblems,seekopportunititestoinnovateandimprove
thecustomer experience,celebrateaccomplishments,andcreatepowerful,uniqueand
personal experiencesfortheircustomers.
GoldenSierraJobTrainingAgency
ContactJasonBuckingham
Website
http://goldensierra.com/
ServicesOfferedWeserveindividualsincareertransitionthroughournetworkofjob
centers.Eachjobcenteroffersawidevarietyofemployment-relatedresourcesatnocost
to you.Whetheryouarelookingforajoborpreparingforacareerchangeourfriendly
and supportivestaffwillhelpyoudevelopacustomizedsuccessplan.
GoldenTriangleCapitalNetwork(innovateNorthstate)
AreaofInfluenceextendingfromReddinginthenorth,downtotheI-80corridorinthe
southwiththeLakeTahoeareaasaboundaryintheeast,andSanFranciscointhewest.
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ContactJonGregory
Websitehttp://innovate-northstate.com/golden-capital-network/
ServicesOfferedRegularly-scheduledearly-eveningmeetingsfeaturingpre-screened
presentationsbyentrepreneurs,businessownersorcommercialrealestatedevelopers
or brokerstosourcesofcapital,ongoingcapitalsearchestoselectedentrepreneurs,
businessesandcommercialrealestateprojectsoccurringin-betweentheearlyevening
meetingsbusinessplan,executivesummaryandpresentationreviewandcoaching.
Types ofindividualsthatwillbeincludedinthenetworkatindividualangelinvestors,
angel investorgroups,highnetworthindividualsandfamiliesthatdon’tidentifyas
private investors,commercialrealestateinvestors,commercialrealestatebrokers,
familyoffices, investmentbankers,commercialbanks,non-banklendingentities,
governmentlending programs,federalSBIR/STTRgrantresearchprograms,state
communitydevelopment blockgrantprograms,privateequityfunds,andventure
capitalfunds.
GreaterBroadwayPartnership
AreaofInfluenceBroadwaybusinessDistrictSacramento
ContactTeresaRocha,ExecutiveDirector
Websitehttp://greaterbroadwaydistrict.com/
ServicesOfferedTheGreaterBroadwayPartnership(GBP)isanon-profit
organizationthataimstofosternewbusinessesandretainexistingbusinessesin
the BroadwayCorridorofSacramento,CA.TheGBPgrewoutofnearlytwo
decadesof collaborationbetweenneighborhoodassociations,propertyowners,
residents,and businessownerswithintheBroadwayCorridor.(fromwebsite)
GreaterSacramentoAreaEconomicCouncil
ContactInformation:
Address 400CapitolMall,Sacramento,CA95814Phone (916)441-2144
Contact SherryLittle,VicePresident
Websitehttp://greater-sacramento.com/
ServicesOfferedGreaterSacramentobringstogethertheorganizations,information,
and resourcesneededtopursuejobs,talent,andinvestmentrequiredforensuring
regional prosperityandglobalcompetitiveness. Foundedin1975,Greater
Sacramento’smissionis torecruitandgrowhigh-valuejobsandinvestmentforthe
SacramentoRegion.Working togetherwithlocalgovernments,GreaterSacramentowill
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strengthentheregion’sjob- creatingcapacitywhiledevelopingandadvancing
Sacramento’sbrandandstory,helping theregionearnthereputationasthebestand
easiestplacetodobusinessinCalifornia.
Onlythroughcollaborationandaunifiedeffortcanweachievesuccess.
GrowAmericaFund
AreaofInfluenceTheUnitedStates
Website:http://growamericafund.org/
ContactInformation:
Address:1218ThirdAvenue,Suite#1403,Seattle,WA 98101
Phone: (209)483-9863 Fax: (209)370-8245 Email:
[email protected]
Contact: DianaSasser,LoanOfficer
ServicesOffered
LongerTermsUsingrepaymentschedulesupto25yearsthatgivetheborrowersmaller
monthlyloanpaymentstoreservecashflowforotherbusinessneeds.
LargerLoansProvidingloanamountsrangingfrom$150,000to$3.4million
Lower Down Payments Preserves the business’s equity and maximizes growth
potentialLowerInterestRatesthatfundgrowth.Favorableratesresultincashsavings
thatallows yourbusinesstocontinuetoprovideandaddjobsinthecommunity
BetterStructureMatchingthetermoftheloantothelifeoftheassetsbeingfinanced,
ensuringdebtservicedoesnotexceedavailablecashflow
DescriptionTheGrowAmericaFund(GAF),incooperationwithourCommunity
Partners, providesfinancingtogrowingsmallbusinessesthroughoutthecountry. GAF
operatesasa communitydevelopmentlendertosupportthecreationofjobsandthe
expansionof eligiblesmallbusinessesinunderservedareas,particularlyminorityand
women-owned businesses.ThefinancingprovidedispartiallyguaranteedbytheU.S.
SmallBusiness AdministrationunderGAF’sSmallBusinessLendingCompanylicense,
andGAFhas PreferredLenderstatusnationwide.
GrownPrograms(AgriculturalMarketingProgram)
AppleHill
AreaofInfluenceCamino
Websitewww.applehill.com
ResourcesforSmallBusinessSupportsindependentbusinessandfarminginEl
Dorado CountyandtheTahoearea.Seasonallyprovidesarushofagritourismtothe
area.Provides theopportunityforindependentfarmersandmerchantstoshowcaseand
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selltheirgoods.
CapayValleyGrown
AreaofInfluenceCapayValley
Websitehttp://capayvalleygrown.net/
ResourcesforSmallBusinessTwenty-threesmallfarmersteameduptoincrease
awarenessandmarketabilityoftheirproductsandsellasenseoftheplacewherethey
live. Theystrivetomaintaintransparencyaboutfarmer,placestewardshipandquality.
Their missionistoprovidemaximumfreshness,flavorandconsumerconfidence.
DeltaGrown
AreaofInfluenceTheCaliforniaDeltaRegion
Contactwww.deltagrown.org
ResourcesforSmallBusinessDeltaGrown’spurposeistopromoteagricultural
sustainabilityandprofitabilityoflocalfarmersintheSacramentoRiverDeltaarea
through agri-tourismandagri-educationbyprovidingpublicaccessibilitytolocalfarms
while enhancingthepublic’sawarenessofproductionagricultureandtheenjoymentof
therural farmingexperience.
NorthYubaGrown
AreaofInfluenceNorthYubaCounty
Websitewww.northyubagrown.org
ResourcesforSmallBusinessNorthYubaGrownservestobothsupportlocalproducers
andconnectconsumersdirectlytofarmsandvendorsofourregion’sworld-classoliveoil,
wine,andspecialtycrops.Ourmissionistoreestablishtherelationshipbetweentheland,
farmer,andconsumerinordertobuildtheirlocaleconomyandpromoteahealthyand
vibrantcommunity.
PlacerGrown
Organization501c3Partnershipbetween501c3non-profitandthecounty"promote
the sales,profitabilityandagriculturalandmirrorspurposeofcountiesagprogram".
Several iterationsoftheprogram,buthasalwaysbeenpresent.Inthepasttherewasa
single persononstafftodomarketingwhoworkedinagoffice.Muchmoresocialmedia
based.
AreaofInfluencePlacerCounty-Amongthosegoalsareeconomicdevelopmentand
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preservationofopenspace/workingagland.Placerlegacyprogram/generalplan.
Farmers whoaremakingmoneyandturningaprofitwillcontinue.Thosewhodonotwill
stopand landwillbecomesomethingotherthanafarm.Wantfarmerstoturnaprofit..
Ourtarget audienceformarketingprogramisconsumerslikelytoshopandbuylocal
produce.
ContactJoshuaHuntsinger,CountyAg.Commissioner
Websitehttp://www.placergrown.org/
ResourcesforsmallbusinessPrimarilyregulatory.Howtoobeylawsandregulations.
Providealevelplayingfield,protectfrominvasivepests.Countysupportsandfunds2UC
co-opextensionadvisors. Assistanceforsmallbusinesswithmakingaplantoprotect
cropsfrompests,howtocorrectlyandresponsiblyusefertilizers,howtoirrigateduring
drought.Helpsmallfarmspursuegrants.Planningforrunningfarmassuccessful
business. Theresourceconservationdistrictfitssimilaradvisoryrolebutaremore
focusedonsoil qualityandirrigation.Farmersutilizelandandprotectittokeepit
productive.Connect farmerstofarmer'smarkets,distribution,andconsumers.Interms
oflanduse-boardof supervisorsgoodaboutreducingregistrationfeesspecifically for
communityagcosttoput oneventsorfeeslikeforfarmersmarket(butnoneforpermit
orcert).Reducecostof doingbusiness.Keepmoneyinfarmerstokeepthemfarming.
Barrierssmallbusinessesstruggletoovercome Keepinglandprofitablesothatit
remains dedicatedtofarming.
NewpracticesInnovativestufflanduse(adaptingtodrought).Experientialagriculture.
Someonecangotoafarmandpurchaseaproductthat’smadeatthefarmandthenhave
an experienceaswell,likeatGoathousebrewerywheretheygrowhops,havean
orchard, beehives,breweryandtastingroomisanolddairybarnthathasbeen
convertedand upgraded. On-farmeventsreallybenefitsfarmers.Orcharddays.Bigday
ofgiving-asking fordonationsandwanttobuildmobileprofessionalkitchensothat
farmscanhostfarm-to- tabledinner.Logisticsoffarm-to-tabledinneratafarmare
daunting. Canbeeconomically advantageoustofarmer.BigbillboardforPlacercounty
ag.Canbeusedatfarmer’smkt. wantfarmerstoattendthedinners.
HackerLab/HackerLabSierraCollege
ContactInformation
Address1715“I”St,Sacramento,CA95811
Phone(916)514-7044
ContactGinaLujan- Founder/Director/CEO
Address4804GraniteDr,Rocklin,CA95677
Phone(916)514-7044
ContactGinaLujan- Founder/Director/CEO
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Websitehttp://hackerlab.org/
DescriptionHackerLabaimstoeducatefolksandseedstartupswithcommunitydriven
resources. CollectivelyHackerLabandentrepreneurs/smallbusinessescanbuilda
brighterfutureusingleanedmethodsinbotheducationandbusinessusingsomeofthe
following:
• Co-working&MakerSpaceforStudents,Professionals,andHobbyist-EDUcourses
and meetupspacefortechnology,fabrication,design,andstartups
CommunityMentorshipforStartups,Engineers,andDesigners-NetworkingandIndustry
Events
InterfaceFinancialGroup
AreaofInfluence
Worldwide ContactBarry
Johnson Website
interfacefinancial.com
ServicesOfferedProvidingcapitaltohelpsmalltomediumsizedbusinessesgrowswas
themotivatingforcethatledtothecreationofTheInterfaceFinancialGroupin1972.
The IFGteamhassubstantialbusinessexperienceandexpertiseinnumerousdiverse
areas includingfinance,banking,accounting,law,marketing,etc.(fromwebsite)
InternalRevenueService(IRS)–SmallBusiness&Self-EmployedTaxCenter
Websitehttp://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed
ServicesOfferedSB/SEservestaxpayerswhofileForm1040,SchedulesC,E,ForForm
2106,aswellassmallbusinesseswithassetsunder$10million.Theservicesthatthey
offer tothosebusinessesaresmallbusinessformsandpublications,employer
identification numbers(EINs),e-fileform940,941forsmallbusinessassistance,tipson
starting, operatingorclosingabusiness,employmenttaxesinformationandassistance,
assistancein determiningifsomeoneisanindependentcontractor(self-employed)or
employee,they runaself-employedindividualstaxcenter,theyprovideinformationon
returnfiling requirements,theyhaveavideoportalfullofvideos,webinarsandaudio
presentationsfor smallbusiness,theyoffereventssuchasworkshops,onlinetoolsand
educationalprojects, andane-newsletterforregularupdates.
iWESTatCaliforniaStateUniversitySacramento
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Website
http://www.csus.edu/research/links/findingfunding/iWEST%20Executive%20Summary
.pdf
AreaofInfluenceCapitalRegion
ServicesOfferedCombinescienceandpolicytofocusonthewaterissuesaffectingthe
stateofCaliforniaandourregionaswellasenergyandsustainabilityissues.Theywork
to informpolicy,behavioralchange,educationandoutreach.Theyalsoconductengaged
researchonthetopicofwater,energy,andsustainabilityoptions.
LosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict
Contact(CenterforEconomicDevelopmentunderconstruction)
WebsiteLosrios.edu
MackRoadPartnership
AreaofInfluenceMackRoadBusinessDistrict
ContactJennaAbbot,ExecutiveDirector
Websitehttp://www.mackroadpartnership.com/
ServicesOfferedThroughaself-imposedassessment,theMackRoadPartnershipis
poised totakeaimatsafetyandsecurityissuesonthecorridor,aswellaseconomic
development, marketing,advocacyandbeautificationprojects.Leadingofthesuccesses
fromthepastfive yearsonMackRoad,thePartnershipwillcontinuetoworkwiththe
activecommunityand businessleaders.(fromwebsite)
Manex
Websitewww.manexconsulting.com/
AreaofInfluenceManexisaprivatenon-profitthatprovidesservicestosmalland
mediummanufacturersinNorthernCalifornia.Manexoperatesthroughacooperative
agreementbetweentheHollingsManufacturingExtensionPartnership(MEP)ofthe
NationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnology(NIST),undertheDepartmentof
Commerce.Someoftheareasthattheyassistinarestrategicplanning,continuous
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improvement,sales,marketing,productdevelopmentandinnovation,workforce
development,sustainability,supplychaindevelopment,exportassistance,technology
transferutilizingarealabsanduniversities,connectingmanufacturerswithprivateand
publicresources,workingdirectlywiththeState,CountiesandCitiestopromote
Economic DevelopmentinManufacturing,Fabrication,R&D,aswellasFoodand
BeverageProcessing
MedZone
Websitehttp://www.jayschenirer.com/the-medzone.html
AreaofInfluenceSacramento
ContactMegArnold
ServicesOfferedTheMedZonewouldtakeadvantageofpre-existingmedical
stakeholders inthearea-e.g.UCDavis.SutterHealth,DignityHealthandKaiser-and
wouldbecomea medicalinnovationzonethatwouldbegearedtowardbringingnew
medicalfacilitiesand investmentstotheregion.Theinnovationzonewouldbesimilarto
themedicalinnovation zoneslikeTheMayoClinic(Rochetser,MN)andthe
BioInnovationZone(NewOrleans, LA),focusingonhigh-techresearch,includingstem
cellresearch.
Themedicalinnovationzonewouldbringasignificantnumberoflocally-basedjobsto
the areaaswell,withaprojected7,000permanentjobs.Thisprojecthasbeenusedby
NextEconomyasaprimaryexampleoftheworkthatcanbebroughttotheSacramento
region,includinghowitcanmakethebestuseoflocal-arearesourceswithinthehealth
sector.
IlookforwardtosharingmoredetailsabouttheMedZonewithyou,astheproject
continuestogrow.We'recurrentlyworkingondevelopingfuturepartnershipsand
stakeholderrelationships,andlookforward
MidtownBusinessAssociation
AreaofInfluenceMidtownSacramento
ContactEmilyBaimeMichaels,ExecutiveDirector
Websitehttp://www.exploremidtown.org/
ServicesOfferedTheMidtownSacramentoPBIDoffersalisttoresidentsandvisitorsof
thingstodowhileinMidtown,Sacramento,suchasfarmer’smarkets,arts,thevarietyof
districtsthatmakeupmidtown,museums/landmarksandfestivalsthattakeplace.They
alsosupplyalistofrestaurantsandbars,shoppingandhealthguides,transitinformation
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andlatenightdestinations.Theyalsorunaprogramthatfocusonsafety,streetscapeand
maintenanceofMidtowntokeepthecitycleanandsafe.Finally,theyofferalistof
available amenitiesinMidtownandwaystogetinvolved!
MonetaVentures
AreaofInfluenceTheWestCoats
ContactLokeshSikaria
Websitehttp://www.monetaventures.com
ServicesOfferedMonetainvestsinearlystagecompaniesinthesoftwareandcloud
services,ITservices,andInternetandconsumerservicessectors.Whilelocationisnota
restriction,manyofthecompaniestheyfundareheadquarteredinunderservedmarkets ontheUSWestCoast.Theirfundsareusedbythosecompaniesforgrowthand
occasionally
forpartialfounder/ownerliquidation.Theyaimtoinvestbetween$50,000and$2Million
perinvestment. Theirfundedcompanieswilltypicallyhaveannualrevenuesbetween$1
millionand$5million.
Monetaisinvestingincompaniesthathavesproutedbeyondtheseedstageandare
ready toflourish.Asmallportionofthefundisalsousedforfundingcompaniesthat
helpgrow healthcareservicepracticesintheGreaterSacramentoregion.
NACCE
AreaofInfluenceArizona,Arkansas,California,Colorado,Connecticut,D.C.,Florida,
Hawaii,Idaho,Illinois,Indiana,Iowa,Kansas,Kentucky,Louisiana,Maine,Maryland,
Massachusetts,Michigan,Minnesota,Missouri,Montana,Nebraska,Nevada,NewJersey,
NewMexico,NewYork,NorthCarolina,NorthDakota,Ohio,Oklahoma,Oregon,
Pennsylvania,SouthCarolina,SouthDakota,Tennessee,Texas,Utah,Virginia,
Washington,
W.Virginia,Wisconsin,Wyoming,CanadaandEurope.
ContactRebeccaCorbin,President&CEO
Websitehttp://www.nacce.com/
ServicesOfferedNACCEisamemberorganizationofover300communitycolleges
representingnearly2,000staff.Presidents,educators,administratorsandcenter
directors arefocusedonincitingentrepreneurshipintheircommunityandontheir
campus.NACCE hastwomaingoals:1.Empowerthecollegetoapproachthebusinessof
leadinga communitycollegewithanentrepreneurialmindset;and2.Growthe
communitycollege’s roleinsupportingjobcreationandentrepreneursintheirlocal
ecosystem.
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NationalAssociationofWomenBusinessOwners(NAWBO)
Websitehttp://www.nawbo.org/
ServicesOfferedNAWBOprovideswomenbusinessownerswithappropriate
educational, social,economicandpoliticalprogramstoassisttheminmakingeffective
changesintheir businessculture,including,buildingstrategicbusinessalliancesand
affiliations,influencing opinionmakersandstrengtheningthewealthbuildingcapacity
oftheirmembers. membersrangefromnewlyemergingbusinessownerstolongtime
businesseswellknown inourregion. MembershipinourChapterwillassistyouin
reachingyourbusinessgoals.
NAWBOSacramentoValleyisalsoamemberofNAWBOCalifornia,aconsortiumof
California’sNAWBOchapters. Thisrelationshipprovidesourmemberswithaccessto
more ofthemostinfluentialwomenbusinessownersandcorporatesponsors
throughoutthe state.
NewEmployeeCredit
Website
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/online/New_Employment_Credit_Reservation/Quick_Facts.shtml
ServicesOfferedAnemployermayhireanemployeeaqualifiedfull-timeemployee
(makes150%oftheminimumwage,performsatleast50%oftheservicesforthe
employer,ishiredafterJan12014,ispaidhourlyandweeksatleast35hoursperweek
andispaidforfull-timeemployment).TheNewEmploymentCredit(NEC)isaCalifornia
incometaxcreditavailabletoemployersfortaxableyearsbeginningonorafterJanuary
1, 2014,andbeforeJanuary1,2021.Toobtainacredi taqualifiedtaxpayermusthire
a qualifiedfull-timeemployeeonorafterJanuary1,2014,andpayqualifiedwages
attributabletoworkperformedbythequalifiedfull-timeemployeeinaDesignated
GeographicArea(DGA),andreceiveaTentativeCreditReservation(TCR)fromthe
FranchiseTaxBoard(within30daysofcomplyingwiththeEDDnewhirereporting
requirement)forthatqualifiedfull-timeemployee.Inaddition,aqualifiedtaxpayermust
annuallycertifyeachqualifiedemployee.Thecreditisbasedon35%ofqualifiedwages
or wagesbetween150%(or$10foraPilotArea)and350%ofminimumwage.Inorder
to generateanallowablecredit,thequalifiedtaxpayermusthaveanetincreaseinits
total numberoffull-timeemployeesworkinginCalifornia,whencomparedtoitsbase
yearboth basedonannualfull-timeequivalents.
Next-Ed
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Next-EdCRANE
ContactAshleighStayton,StellaPremo
Websitehttp://next-ed.org/about/pathways-academies/
Whataresomeotherservicesthatyouoffer?Helpsupportcareerhighschool
pathways toprovidework-basedlearningthatappliestotheclassroomwithresources
thatrange fromspeakingandpresentingallthewayuptointernships.Thestudentsget
internships, whichismeaningfulwork,alignswithpathway.Mutuallybeneficial
opportunitiestogain realworldexperienceintheworkplace.Throughengagement,
therewouldbealevelof promotionforthebusinessasabestpractice.Fewfacilitatea
groupofindustryround tables–therearepathwaysbutalsoadvisorycommittee.
Wouldbeaplaceforsomeone startingasmallbusinesstomeetpeopleincommunity
andseewhatstudentsarelearning andmakesureitswhattheworkforceislookingfor.
Theroundtablesconsistofabout20 peopleinsameindustry.CaliforniaCareer
Pathwaystrust. CareerGPScareerexploration fairatCalExpothatbrought7500high
schoolstudentstogetherwithemployers.Employer
partnershaveopportunitytobeexhibitorateventandshowcasewhatorgdoesaswellas
theopportunitytointeractdirectlywithstudents.
theyare? TheMetroChamber-Theirbusinessleadersandparticipantsthatwork
regionallyaswell.
BarriersSmallBusinessStruggletoOvercomeTryingtoengagebusinesscommunity
anddoitwell.TheprogramiskindofCountercultural–peoplearen’tsurethatmaking
an investmentnowwillpayoff.Wearetryingtousehighschoolstudentstocreatea
talent pipeline.Ithasbeenachallengetofigureoutwhatemployersarelookingforas
anROI.
InnovativePracticesthatareworkingAlotoftheworkthatNext-Eddoesis
innovative. Wearelookingateducationinadifferentwayandaretryingtoincorporate
thebusiness communityintheconversationandhavethemleadtheinitiative.Itisa
differentwayof goingaboutthework.
CareerPathways-Thegoalofthesecareerpathwayinitiativesistodevelopthemost
robustpipelineoftalentinCaliforniathroughenhancinghighschoolpathwayprograms.
Pathwayprogramsarecareerfocusedcoursesequencesorelectivesofferedinhigh
schools thathelppreparestudentswiththecriticalskillstobesuccessfulintheirfuture
careersas wellasinformthemofcareeroptionsthatarerelevantandcriticaltoour
region’seconomy. Economiccompetitivenessisenhancedgreatlywhenindustry
partnersprovideinputandguidanceonindustrystandardsandworkforceneeds
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tohelpinformandimprove thesepathwayprograms,preparingourfutureworkforce.
Next-EdStem
AreaofInfluenceSacramentoregion
ContactInformation
Address OneCapitolMall,Suite300,Sacramento,CA95814Phone (916)319-4271
Contact BobBachmeier
Websitehttp://next-ed.org/about/stem-education/
ServicestheyofferOffersstudentstrainingScience,Technology,Engineeringand
mathematicsthroughProjectLeadtheWay.Classesfocusontechnology,engineering
and bio-medical.
DescriptionNextEdisanot-for-profitorganizationthatworkstodeveloppartnerships
amongbusiness,labor,education,community,andgovernmentinordertoadvance
regionaleconomicobjectivesandenhancetheacademicperformanceandcareer
readiness ofstudentswithintheCapitalRegion
theyare?ProjectLeadtheWayworksinover7,500schoolsin28schooldistrictsinall
50 states(andDC).
BarriersSmallBusinessStruggletoOvercomeLackofSTEMawarenessand
qualification.Lackoffunding.Lackofqualifiedemployeestofillthosejobsinregion
NorthCentralCountiesConsortium(Partner)
AreaofInfluenceColusa,Glenn,SutterandYubaCounties
ContactNancyCrooks,ExecutiveDirector/FiscalOfficer
ServicesOfferedNorthCentralCountiesConsortiumisdedicatedtosupportingeconomic
vitalityinNCCC'scommunitiesbyassuringthatthehighestlevelofworkforce
development servicesareprovidedtolocalbusinessesandjobseekersthroughtheir
comprehensiveOne Stopservicedeliverysystem.Theservicesofferedwillvary
dependingonwhichcounty’s one-stopcenterthatisbeinglookedat.
NorthSacramentoChamberofCommerce
AreaofInfluencePointWest/ArdenArcade,McCLellan/Antelope/N.Highlands,
Uptown, DelPasoHeights
Websitehttp://northsacramentochamber.org/
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ServicesOfferedTheNorthSacramentoChamberofCommerceoffersbusinessowners
in theNorthernportionoftowntheopportunitytohaveasupportbaseandnetwork.
The chamberwillorganizenetworking&connectingbusiness,buildingastronglocal
economy, representingbusinesswithstrongvoice,promotingcommunityandpolitical
action.
MembersgetaccesstoConstantContact,MemberSaveandCoggnoaspartof
membership. Membersalsogetdiscountsonlocalbusinessperiodicals,discountson
member-only eventsaswellaseducationalandservicestrainings.
NorthernCaliforniaWorldTradeCenter
AreaofInfluenceMegaRegionfromtheCentralValleytoSonomaandNapaValley,the
greaterSacramentometropolitanregionandtheSanFranciscoBayArea
ContactReneeTaylor
ContactInformation
AddressOneCapitolMallSuite300,SacramentoCA,95814
Phone(855)667-2259 [email protected]
Websitehttps://www.norcalwtc.org/
ServicesOfferedthatfacilitatesinternationaltradeforbusinessesinNorthern
California byprovidingtheeducation,resources,andconnectionsneededfor
businessestoenterand succeedintheglobalmarketplace.NorCalWTCpromotestrade
prosperityinNorthern Californiabyprovidingservicestosimplifyandstimulate
internationalcommerce.The NorCalWTCdrawsupontheconnectionsandresourcesof
theAssociation’sglobalnetwork bybringingtogetherworldtradecenters,foreigntrade
offices,globalbusinessesandtrade expertstofacilitateinternationalbusiness.
DescriptionThemissionoftheNorthernCaliforniaWorldTradeCenteristobea“one-
stopshop”thatfacilitatesinternationaltradeforbusinessesinNorthernCaliforniaby
providingtheeducation,resources,andconnectionsneededforbusinessestoenterand
succeedintheglobalmarketplace. TheNorCalWTCisanapolitical501(c)(3)non-profit,
memberorganizationthatpromotestradeprosperityinNorthernCaliforniabyproviding
servicestosimplifyandstimulateinternationalcommerce.TheNorCalWTCdrawsupon
the connectionsandresourcesoftheAssociation’sglobalnetworkbybringingtogether
world tradecenters,foreigntradeoffices,globalbusinessesandtradeexpertsto
facilitate internationalbusiness.
OakParkBusinessAssociation
AreaofInfluenceOakParkBusiness
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District ContactLisaCordell,Project
ManagerWebsite
http://www.oakparkba.com/
ServicesOfferedWorkingasacatalystforcollaborationtoattackdisorder,improve
safety andattractnewbusinesses-advocatingfortheeconomicvitalityofourdiverse
OakPark community.
OpeningDOORS
ContactInformationDeborahDeBondt
Address2118KStreet,Sacramento,CA 95815Phone(916)492-2591ext.20
Websitehttp://www.openingdoorsinc.org/
Whatotherservicesdoyouprovide?Weprovidemicroloansforentrepreneurswhoneed
financingandcan’tgetitthroughtraditionalavenuesoffinance.Weareabletolendin
amountsupto$50,000.Wehavespecialprogramsforrefugeesandasyleesinwhichwe’re
able toreallyworkwiththemtounderstandhowtostartabusinessandtodevelopa
businessplan. Forotherswhoneedthissortofbusinesscounselingweworkwithpartners
liketheSBDCand
SCORE. Forallourborrowerswedoalotofworkaftertheloanhasbeenprovided,
following upandhelpingthemwithcontinuallyimprovingtheirbusinessesthroughtraining
orindividual businesscounseling.
Wealsohaveaprogramtohelprefugeeswhowanttostarthome-basedchildcare
businesses. Thisprogramservesmultiplepurposes.Wehelprefugeesbecomeselfemployed.Andwemake itpossibleforfamiliestoaccesschildcare.Abigdeterrentfor
refugeesnewtotheareaisthat womenoftencan’tmoveintotheworkforcebecausethere
aren’tchildcareproviderswho speaktheirlanguageorunderstandtheircultural,religious,
culinaryneeds,etc.Thisprogram whichiscarriedoutinpartnershipwiththenonprofit,
ChildAction,helpswomen(andsome men)learntodochildcarebusinessesandget
licensed.Wehavegrantsthatallowustohelp thempurchasethethingstheyneedtostarta
successfulchildcarebusiness.
WealsoworkwithSpanish-speakingfolksinourHispanicProsperitywhichisasuiteof
programs.WedoBankOnSacramentoinSpanishfortheSacramentoarea. Thatisan
opportunityforpeopletolearnaboutbanks,creditunions,budgetingandbasicfinancial
management. Thegoaloftheprogramistogetmorepeopletousefinancialinstitutions.
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That’s aone-timeseminarandthepeoplethatcompleteitareusuallyinterestedinmore.
Wehavea
6-monthprogramcalledMoneyWork$.Peopletakeeveningsessions.Thefirstpartofeach
eveningisafinancialeducationclasstaughtbyfinanceprofessionalsandothersfromthe
community. Itincludesaworkshopondebt,sessionsoninsurance,howtogetmoneyforkids
togotocollegeandmanyothertopics.Aftertheeducationsessionswehaveskills-building
workshops.Participantsmusttracktheirexpenses,developandfollowbudgets,identify
financialgoalsandthestepsneededtoreachthem.Withpeersupportfromthegroupand
one- on-onefinancialcoaching,peoplegetthesupporttheyneedtochangetheirfinancial
habits andreachtheirgoals.
Attheendofthat6-monthprogram,alotofpeopleareinterestedinstartingbusinessesof
theirown.WehaveourBusinessDevelopmentAcademy.Thisisa6-weekseriesofclasses
that alsoincorporatesguestpresentersfromthecommunityandone-on-onebusiness
counselingto helppeopledevelopbusinessplans.
Weencouragepeopletostartahome-basedbusiness,buildtheirbusinessskillsandthengo
on tothelargerbusinesstheymayhavebeendreamingabout.WehavetheBusinessExpo
Committeethatallowsthegraduatesoftheotherprogramstocontinuemeetingtogether,
learning,andgettingsupport. It’snowagroupofabout20peoplebutit’salwaysgrowing.
Peoplecanvisitbeforeowningabusinessbutcan’tjoinuntiltheyopenone.Theymeetto
share skillsandgooutintocommunityandparticipateindifferentfairsandevents.At
community eventstheyhavetablesthatdisplaytheirbusinessesandtheymeetpotential
customersand network.Theylearnalotofmarketingskillsandbuildaclientbase. Theyare
alsosharingwhat theylearnedinourprograms,sotheyserveasafeedertogetnewpeople
intotheprograms.
OurpathwaysupportisaregionaleconomicdevelopmentplannedalignedwithNext
Economy
DescriptionOpeningDOORSassistsunderservedmembersoftheGreaterSacramentoArea
to findgreateropportunitieswithintheUSsocialandeconomicsystem,astobecomeself-
sufficient,andtorealizetheirdreamsofabetterfuture. OpeningDoorsworkswithexisting
andaspiringsmallbusinessownerstoidentifyandeliminatethefollowingbarriers:
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Helpwithcreatingbusinessplans
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Doingmarketresearch
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Developingrecord-keepingorfinancialaccountingsystems
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Obtainingnecessarylicensesandpermits
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ServicesinEnglish,Spanish,Russian,andArabic
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Businessloansupto$50,000
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5yearterms
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Preandpost-loanbusinesscounseling
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Specialloanprogramforrefugees,includinglow-intereststarterloansand
individual assistance
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ServicesinEnglish,Spanish,Russian,andArabic
Areyouawareofothersmallbusinessserviceswhoserveyourclienteleandwhothey
are?SBDC,SCORE,andtheWomen’sBusinessCenteratCaliforniaCapitalassistwithbusiness
classesandcounseling. Forlending,thereareotherswholendinslightlylargeramounts
includingCDC,somebanks,SAFECreditUnion. ThereisalsoSEDCorp,whichisanSBA
Microlenderlikeweare,lendingintheverysmallamounts. ButtheyarelocatedinAuburn.
BarriersSmallBusinessStruggletoOvercome(needtoreachouttoadditionalresources.
Send followupe-mail)Weseealotofpeoplethatcometousforloanswithout
understandingwhat isneededtostartandrunabusiness,andwithoutrealizingthattogeta
loan,youhavetohave someskininthegame.Weareabletolendtoclientsthatcan’t
qualifyfortraditionalloans fromfinancialinstitutions,butwestillneedthemtohave
collateralorinvestmentinthe businessorwillingnesstopersonallyguaranteethebusiness.
Alotoftheclientsontheimmigrant/refugeesidehaven’thadtheopportunitytobuildup
credit.Weareabletoworkwiththeminspiteofthat. Thatisonewaythatwefillaniche.
However,becausealotofourloanfundscomefromthegovernment,itcanbehardforus
to lendtopeoplewhoareundocumented.
InnovativePracticesthatareworkingTheprogramintheHispaniccommunityhasbeenvery
successful.Alotoftimespeoplewanttostartabigrestaurantorotherlargebusinesses.
They mayhaveaskilllikecookingbuttheydon’tnecessarilyhavethebusinessskillsor
understand whatittakestorunasuccessfulbusiness. Iftheysinkmoneyandtimeintoa
bigbusinesswith adequateknowledgeandskillstheyarelikelytofail. Wetellthem,“You
havetolearntowalk beforeyoucanlearntorun.”Oursuiteofprogramstakesthem
throughstepbystep.The strongpeersupportcomponentbuildscommunity.Also,the
personinchargeoftheprogram developsreallystrongrelationshipswiththem.The
program’sgraduatesdoalotofvolunteer worktryingtogivebacktothecommunityso
otherscangainastheyhave.
AnotherinnovationthatcomestomindissomepeopleintheBayAreaareworkingwitha
smartphonebasedbusinessplannerapp.andwearelookingatinvestinginthattechnology
to seeifitcanhelpsomeofourclients.
PacificGas&Electric(PG&E)
ContactMarkNava
Websitehttp://www.pge.com/
ServicesOfferedThereiseconomicdevelopmentrate,whichisformedium-sized
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businessesthatuseupto250kw.Wearealsoalwayslookingforbusinessesthatare
lookingtoopen,expandormaybeabouttogooutofbusiness...andthenweprovide
incentiveforthemtonotleavethestate,suchas12%discountfor5years.Ifthebusiness
is inanareaofhighunemployment,theymayget30%for5years.
TheotherthingwedoisenergyauditstoanalyzeenergyusageorGHGemissionsand
that isfree. Ifit’saverylargecompany, wewillsendinateamtoshowthemhowto
shiftusage orconserveenergy.
Incentivesweprovide-newconstructionexperiencessavingbydesign,whileexisting
businessessavegettingretrofitted.Whichwouldlooklikemoreefficientlighting–
transitioningfromcompactlightingtoLEDS.RetrofitA/C.Provideadvicesuchaswhere
windowfilmgo,howtouseshadeblinds,turningthermostatdown,restaurantsusing
cold waterinsteadofhotwatertowashfloors.Wealsohavelocalgovernment
partnerships.We haveapartnershipwithlocalgovernmentandgoouttopartnerwith
3rd partyandevaluate smallbusinessandprovidebetterincentives.Wehavelocal
governmentpartnerships.
Sometimesfundsareavailablejustforthatprogramtohelpgetthingsforlowpriceor
for free.Thatalsodecreasesthebusiness’carbonfootprint;uselessenergyorshift
usage.We alsousedemandresponseprogramswherebusinessesarepaidtoshift
demandto differenttime.Weencouragebusinessestouseenergyatnightwhenmoreis
available.In theday,thereismoreusedbutsolarisavailable.Energyisexpensiveand
wehavetorun peakplantsfor2hoursadaytomeetdemand,whichmakesitmore
expensive.Becauseof thatweencouragebusinessestorunstuffinoffhoursiftheycan.
Wealsoencourage businessestousenaturalgasorwindenergy,likewhenitgets
windyatnight.Userspay lesswhendemandisshifted.
PG&Ehas2educationcenters–oneinStocktonandthePacificCenterinSF.Bothcenters
providefreeeducationandtrainingtocustomers.Mostlyforfree,wegiveoutenergyon
solar,HVAC,lighting,etc.Stocktonismoretailoredtowardssmallbus.Theywillshowyou
howtohandleheatingandlightingusage.Wewillshowrestaurantshowtouse
evaporative coolinginsteadofAirConditioningthatworksbetteranyway.Wewillshow
themhowto removefrostfromrefrigeratorcoilswewillshowthemthebestkindoffryer
tousefor theirbusiness.Sometimeseducationgoesfartherthanjustrebate.
WealsooffertheEconomicDevelopmentVitalitygrantfora2-monthperiodbetween
June 1&July31.Thosearegrantsforgettingjobsinyourneighborhood.It’sbasicallya
job creationworkforcegearedtowardstheworkforceandbusinessdevelopment. We
provide Grantstocommunitiesthatneedthestimulation.Applyforthegrant,
sometimesitsWIB, sometimesEconomicDevelopmentOrganization;sometimesit’sa
cityorcounty, sometimesacommunitycollege.Whatisyourideaforgranttocreate
jobsordevelopthing foremployees?Onlythosetwomonths.Collaborationbetweenthe
WorkforceInvestment BoardandCommunity&Chambersexiststocreatejobsin
businesscommunity.
Italldependsonwhatlevelthebusinesshasachieved.Solar,gasturbines,batteries,
wind, thermal.Differentkindsofself-generationprograms.Therearedifferentforms.
Youwant togetcustomerstomaximizetheirusageforpeakhours.Thefirststepisto
makeyour buildingenergyefficient.Second,reduceneedforlargersolarsystem.Sizeit
forpeak.Use solarsystemtocutdownonthelargepartofbill.Usedemandresponse
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programtotake advantageofbestrate.Solarisjustoneexample.Onethingisfinancing
programswith0 interesttofinancealternativeenergyandenergyefficient.Ifyouare
puttinginaneffortto beenergyefficient,we’llfinanceitat0interest.Wehavealotof
partnershipsthatare mostlyjustoddballthings.WerecentlygavegranttoMather
veteranscenterandabunch ofcomputerstobeefupemployabilityofvets.
InnovativePracticesthatareworkingUnitedFoodsinRocklin.Thisisnotprogram,
but practice.Duringoffpeakperiodoftime,theywillfreezefoodthentheyshutdown
refrigerationunitsanddoprecoolingandfreezingandthenletitgoforafewhours.
Before thefoodthaws,theyturnthefreezerbackontoshifttheirusage.Thelessuse,the
lesspeak extraenergyused.AlotofpeopletakeadvantageofwindowfilmontheWest,
Southand Eastsidesoftheirbuildings.Thatkeepsheatdownandit’scleaner.Alotof
theinnovation iscomingfromlargercompanies.
OneinnovativethingthatPG&Eisdoingiscompressingairandpumpingitintothe
groundduringnon-peaktimesandreleasingitduringpeak.Wearedoingbatterystorage
atalargescaleattheVacaDixonsubstation.WehaveapartneringwithaJapanese
companystoring2megawattsinbatteries;it’saPilotprogram.Batteriesarethekeyto
renewable.Sometimesyouwindpowerturbineswithoutwindandsolarpanelswithout
sunandthatdoesn’tworkwithoutbatteries.Soweareworkingonbatterystorageona
utilityscale.That’sbeenupforaboutayear.Wecloudfeedinthefoothillstocreaterain
and energy.Wehaveanextensivehydrosysteminfoothills.Wehaveasolarcommunities
programthat’scomingoutrightnow.Localdistribution.Buysolarfromsomewhereand
we signacontract.Costsabitmoreandis100%renewable.Yourcommunityisbuying
solar.
WearealsoworkingonHelmsStorageproject–hugelake,pumpwateruptothe
lake.Inthedaytimes,emptythelake.Createsenergyfromrunningwater.Createsno
emissions.
Thekeytothefutureisbatterystorage.Ifyoucanfigureoutstorageonasmall
scale,youcanfigureoutbusiness.Rightnowthereisstorageonasmallscalebutitcosts
toomuch.Thecostofbatterstorageiswaytooexpensive.Evenifcitypays,whenthey
add onthebatteriesitgetstooexpensive.
PlacerCountyBusinessAdvantageNetwork
Websitehttp://www.placer.ca.gov/departments/ceo/econdev/ban
ServicesOfferedNo-costhiringassistanceforbusinessesfromprofessionalexperts.
Throughtheassistance,theyofferknowledgeandtrainingintheareaofSubsidized
wages, workexperience,andworkopportunitytaxcredit.Theyalsohosttwoverylarge
jobfairs wheretheyconnectjobseekerstoemployers,wagereimbursementforthe
hiringofcertain employees,andjobseekerresources
theyare?NEXTResourcesandServices(on-the-jobtrainingandworkexperience
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programs),Recruitingeventadvertising,internetjobpostingsandinterviewspace.
PollinateDavis
AreaofInfluenceDavis
Websitehttp://pollinatedavis.org/
ServicesOfferedPollinateDavisisashareddowntownDaviscoworkingcommunity
that promotescollaborationinaprofessional,inspirationalandself-sustainingspaceto
grow andnurtureentrepreneurialism.Pollinateprovidescreatives,entrepreneurs,
freelancers andstartupsaspacetheycancall“home,”withoutthehasslesofa
traditionaloffice.(from website)
PowerInnAlliance
AreaofInfluencetheSoutheasternQuadrantofSacramento
ContactJerryVorpahl,ExecutiveDirectorandCEO
Websitehttp://www.powerinn.org/
ServicesOfferedTheprimaryprogramsofthePowerInnAllianceiscollaboratingwith
the cityoverzoningandplanningoversight,economicdevelopment,crimeandcode
enforcement,beautificationthroughtrashcollection,transportationmanagementfor
safer andgreenmethodsoflocaltravel,advocacyforbusinessandneighborhoodissues,
and hostingvariousnetworkingevents.
SacLEAD
Websitesaclead.com
ServicesOfferedSacLEADhasamissiontohelpsmallbusinessownersthriveinthe
SacramentoRegionanditcomesfromrecognizingtheimportanceandvalueofsmall
businessinthelocaleconomy.Tohelpfosterahealthyenvironmentforsmallbusiness,
theyholdweeklymeetingstohelpgrowprofessionalrelationships.Amajorgoalofthe
meetingsandSacLEADistoconnectsmallbusinessownerstotheresourcesavailableto
them.
SacramentoAngels
Websitehttp://www.sacangels.com/
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ServicesOfferedTheyformrelationshipswithlocalnon-profitsanduniversitiestoget
prospectiveentrepreneursandstart-upsontheirradarsandtocometodinner.
AngelsonCampus-programwheretheysitdownwithcollege-ageentrepreneursand
listentotheirideas.Theythenofferthemadvice,criticism,andinput.Theywillalsostart
talkingabouttheideatotheirnetworkstogrowinterest,ratherthanprovidefunding.
StimulatingEntrepreneurship–MembersoftheSacramentoAngelsareencouragedto
donatetheirtimeandexpertisetoregionalentrepreneurorganizations,non-profits,and
universitiesandusethecashfromtheAngel’smembershipfeestosponsorthesame
organizationsandprovidecomplimentarydinnersothatprospectiveentrepreneurscan
attendadinnerandgetafeelforit.
SacramentoAreaWomen’sChamberofCommerce
AreaofInfluencetheCapitalRegion
ContactVelmaSykes,ChairandCEO
Websitehttp://www.sacwomenschamber.org/
ServicesOfferedThegoalistopromoteeconomicempowermentofwomeninbusiness,
leadershipdevelopment,relationshipnetworking,highereducation,andadvocacyin
privateandpublicsectors.Theysupportwomenownedbusinessesinthefollowing
seven areas:
INFLUENCE:SAWCCadvancesaccesstoopportunityforadiversecross-sectionofwomen
andgirlsthatraisestheirnumbersininfluentialrolesthroughoutourregion(Sacramento,
Lake,Yolo,Placer,ElDorado,Sutter,Amador,Calaveras,Solano,Butte,SanJoaquin,
Nevada, Colusa,Sonoma,Sierra,ContraCosta,Napa,andYuba).
INNOVATE:SAWCChasaSTEMspine(science,technology,engineering,andmath)to
promotewomenininnovative-forwardreachingfields.
EDUCATE:SAWCCiscommittedtodeliveringtools,programsandmentoringthat
identifies anddevelopsleadersamongwomeninourcommunities.
SUSTAIN:SAWCCisdedicatedtodevelopingtriple-bottomlinebusinesseswhereprofit,
socialbenefit,andenvironmentalsustainabilityshareequalpriority.
COLLABORATE:SAWCCwillfostercollaborationandpartnershipswithexisting
organizationsthatimproveseconomicgrowthandvitalityintheregion,especiallyinthe
nexteconomyjobgrowthsectors.
ADVOCATE:SAWCCwillmonitor,encourageandholdpublicandprivatesectoragencies
andelectedandappointedleadersaccountabletoprovideequalopportunitiesforall
women.
SERVE:SAWCCis“about”raisingourregionalhumancapitaltoachievegreater
effectiveness,service,andsustainability.(Takenfromwebsite)
SacramentoAsianPacificChamberofCommerce
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ContactPatFongKushida
ContactInformation
Address2012HSt,Sacramento,CA95811Phone (916)446-7883 EmailAddress
[email protected]–ProgramManager
Websitehttp://www.sacasiancc.org/
ServicesOffered
Jumpstart21-aidsdisadvantagedcollegegraduatesbyprovidingthenecessarytraining
or “on-boardingskills”throughinternshipplacement.Thisplacementaddressesthe
growing disparitybetweenrecentcollegegraduatesandemploymentinsmall-tomediumsized enterprises(SMEs)seekingtosecureaSTEMskilledreplacement
workforce.
TheCatalystLeadershipProgram-isahands-on,9-monthstructuredleadership
developmentprogramforyoungbusinessprofessionals.Duringtheprogram,
participants developanindividualleadershipplan;joinacommunity,socialserviceor
professional organization;andmeetwithcommunityleadersinordertoforgekey
relationshipswithin andbeyondthegreaterSacramentoregion.
DescriptionTheSacramentoAsianPacificChamberofCommerceisthelargestand
most influentialethnicchamberinNorthernCaliforniaandisopentoallbusinessesand
organizations,regardlessofethnicity. Membershipiscomprisedofindividualsand
businessesfrommanydifferentsectors–unitedinpromoting,nurturingandpropelling
economicgrowthintheregion.
SacramentoBlackChamberofCommerce
AreaofInfluence
ContactInformation
Address5770FreeportBlvdSuite#44,Sacramento,CA95822
Phone(916)231-0416Email [email protected]
-President
Websitehttp://www.sacblackchamber.org/
DescriptionCentraltosustainingregionaleconomicgrowthisthecontinuedcreationof
an infrastructurethatbuildseconomicvitalityandpromotesopportunitiesforfuture
generations. TheYoungEntrepreneursAcademy(YEA!)isagroundbreakingandexciting
year-longclassthattransformsmiddleandhighschoolstudentsintoreal,confident
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entrepreneurs. Throughouttheclass,studentsdevelopbusinessideas,writebusiness
plans,conductmarketresearch,pitchtheirplanstoapanelofinvestors,andactually
launchandruntheirownreal,legal,fullyformedcompaniesandsocialmovements. “YEA!
providesafocusedintroductiontothebusinessworld,combiningadynamic,proven
curriculumwiththeexperiencesoflocalleadersofindustry,communitymembers,
educatorsandentrepreneurs.ThegoalofallYEA!classesareforeachstudentto
successfullylaunchtheirownbusiness.
SacramentoCountyofficeofEducation
AreaofInfluence
ContactInformation
Address10474MatherBlvd,Mather,CA95655
Phone(916)228-2409
ContactCarrieGalbraith,ExecutiveAssistant Direct (916)228-2409 Email
[email protected]
Websitehttp://www.scoe.net/
SacramentoEmployment&TrainingAgency(SETA)(Partner)
ContactKathyKossick
Websitehttp://www.seta.net/
ServicesOfferedTheSacramentoEmployment&TrainingAgency(SETA),ajoint
powers agencyoftheCityandCountyofSacramento,wasformedin1978.Fromits
inceptionSETA,hasbeenaneffectiveforceinconnectingpeopletojobs,business
ownerstoquality employees,educationandnutritiontochildren,assistanceto
refugees,andhopetomany Sacramentoarearesidents.
SacramentoWorks:SETAhelpsemployersrecruitnewemployees,developtheircurrent
employees’workforceskills,andimprovetheirbusiness.AllofSacramentoWorks’
services arefree.TherearecurrentlyhundredsofcompaniesusingSacramentoWorks.
Throughits networkofJobCentersandTrainingCenters,SacramentoWorkshelps
Sacramento residentsfindrewardingemploymentopportunities.EachCenterprovides
themwiththe toolsandtrainingnecessarytofindthetypeofjobtheyarelookingfor.
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Websitehttp://smallbiz.meetup.com/cities/us/ca/sacramento/
ServicesOffered
MeetupGroups:
ConfidenceforWomenEntrepreneurs–Groupthathelpsfemaleentrepreneurstake
their businesstothenextstepbyhelpingthembecomemoreconfident.
PersistUntil-providesanopportunityforSacramentoareasales/marketingreps,
entrepreneurs,andprofessionalsseekingnetworkingeventsandpersonalgrowth
to "Meet-Up."
SacramentoSpeakersNetwork–authors,experts,trainers,coaches,consultantsand
entrepreneursgettogethertonetwork,shareresources,andexchangeideas.
SacramentoStartupGrind–Awebsiteandeventseriesdesignedtohelpeducate,
inspire, andconnectlocalentrepreneurs.Eachmonth,oneentrepreneurspeaksabout
what worked,whatdidn’t,whattheywilldodifferentlynexttime
SacramentoYoungAsianProfessionals–GroupofAsianprofessionalsintheir20’s-30’s
thatgetstogethertomingleandnetwork
SacramentoeWomenNetwork -Theyareaninternationalnetworkoffemale
entrepreneursthatarededicatedtogrowingtheirbusinesses.Theyhelpwomen
connect withotherfemaleentrepreneurs
SacramentoEdTechMeetup-teachers,entrepreneurs,technologists,education
reformers, andEdTechenthusiastslookingtodiscussandshareinspirationalkeynotes,
panel discussions,memberspotlights,andhands-onlearningexperiences.Also,they
meetto explorevarioustopicsattheintersectionofeducationandtechnology,tolearn
aboutthe latesttechnologiesthataresupportingteachers,andtohearfromteachers
aboutthe challengesineducationthatmustbeaddressednow.
GaintheEdge–Ameetupgroupforentrepreneurswheretheycangotolearnabout
networking,salesandleadershipskillsaswellasworkinginthecommunitytoestablish
a communityvoice.
SacramentoSocialMissionControl-agroupofpeoplewhoareinterestedinbringing
changetolifebyincreasingthenumberofsocialmission-drivenbusinessesand
strengtheningthephilanthropicnetworkinourcommunity
SUSO Meetup - Provides Coaches, Speakers, and Entrepreneurs with a small
intimate workshop environment, where they can develop and learn new
marketingstrategies uniquetoeachgroup
SacramentoIntuitiveMarketing/Networking-alow-keywaytomarket/networkwith
otherentrepreneursintheSacramentoarea.Meetupshelpbusinessownersconnectand
shareinformationaboutpromotingtheirbusinessesinthephysicalandon-line
environments.
NetworkAfterWork–anetworkingopportunityforallprofessionalstogettogetherand
network.
SacMobile-aforumformobiledesigners,developers,hobbyists,entrepreneurs,and
businessestonetwork,learn,play,andsupporteachother.Peoplecanmeetuptolearn,
discuss,support,ordebateaboutmobileprogramming,theSDKs,XCode,Cocoa,MacOSX,
Objective-C,Swift,Java,JavaScript,Unity,othermobileplatforms,smart-TVs,set-top
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boxes, gamingconsoles,cross-platformtools,business/entrepreneurism,andapp
developmentof alltypes.
WomenSpeakersAssociation-Meetingsareforcollaborating,connecting,sharing
resources,educatingandinspiringeachothertogrowandprospermorefromspeaking
in theirbusinessorcareer.Anywomaniswelcometocomecheckitoutandseeifit'sa
good fitandmenarewelcomealso.
SacramentoSportsFitness-agroupofhealthy,activeentrepreneurswhostriveto
introducetheimportanceofnutritionandfitnesstotheworld
MetroEdge- YoungprofessionalsnetworkingmeetupestablishedbytheMetro
Chamber toengageadiversenetwork,developcriticalbusinessskills,givebacktothe
community andempowerleadership.
SacramentoBusinessWomen -offersworkshops,trainingclasses,businessconsulting,
marketingconsulting,business&marketingcoaching,andpromotionalproducts
marketing.Thisisalldesignedtohelpwiththedailytaskofgrowingabusiness,aswell
as overcomingandunderstandingthemanychallengesthatmayarise
PeopleWhoReallyBuildThings -Entrepreneurs,Inventors,ArtisansandScientiststo
discuss,planandbuildthingstostimulatetheirminds,havefunandevenmakesome
money.TopicsincludeMechanics(includingroboticsandradiocontrol),Electronics,
Chemistry(includingcookingandmixology),Physics,Science,Astronomyoranyother
kind ofTechnology
SacLead–assistnewbusinessowners/industryleaderswiththeirquestionsand
concerns aboutgrowing,marketing,staffing,leadgenerating,brandawareness,sales
management andseveralotherintricaciesthatittakestorunasuccessfulprofitable
business.Asthe groupgrows,theyareabletoaddmoreresourcesandtoolsfor
members.Theyfocuson bringinginguestspeakersforthesolepurposeofeducating
membersandguests.Speakers thatinspire,enlighten,instructandteachinawaythat
wouldhelpabusinessownergrow andimprovetheirbusiness.SACLeadistrulyan
educational/informativegroupandnotan aggressivehardsalespitchgroup.
SocialMediaReferralNetwork–Meetuptonetworkandgeneratequalityreferralsfor
each otherthroughtheuseofsocialmedia
GenuineNetworkingAssociation–Analternativewaytomeetandnetworkwith
professionals.Theyprovideaffordablenetworking.
Sacramento’sCreativeClass-eventsrunthegamutfromaweeklybullsessiontomonthly
bookclubs,one-timeworkshops,mixers,readings,andbooklaunches,justtonameafew.
NationalAssociationofWomenBusinessOwners-providewomenbusinessownerswith
appropriateeducational,social,economicandpoliticalprogramstoassisttheminmaking
effectivechangesintheirbusinessculture,including,buildingstrategicbusinessalliances
andaffiliations,influencingopinionmakersandstrengtheningthewealthbuilding
capacity oftheirmembers.
Sacramento,ElkGroveandRosevilleBusinessNetworking-business-networking
meeting forbusinesspeopletomakeconnectionswithotherprofessionals,andagreeto
share clients,leads,prospects,andtohelpintroduceoneanothertosuchcontacts
IndustrialDesignandEntrepreneursMeetup -groupforanyonepassionateabout
IndustrialDesign,Entrepreneurship,orjustmakingstuff.Theywanttoshareideas,
techniquesandinsightsrelatedtolaunchingnewproductstomarket,inthemost
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efficient waypossible.TheyaretryingtogrowtheSacramentohardwarestartup
communityby bringingexpertsinDesign,Engineering,andBusiness.
SacramentoSportsMarketingMeetup-sportsbusinessprofessionalsfromthe
Sacramento Rivercats,Kings,RepublicFCorlocalsportsoffices/collegeathletic
departments.Acausal settingwherepeoplecancomeoutandnetworkwithothersports
businessprofessionals workorliveintheSacramentoarea
3dHubsSacramento-agroupfordesigners,owners,makers,hackers,novices,
developers, teachers,orgenerallyinterestedin3DPrinting.Theyorganizeregular
Meetupevents wherepeoplecanseeprintersinaction,shareexperiences,listento
inspirationalspeakers, andhavedrinkstogether.Meetwithother3Dmakers,designers,
bloggers,engineers, hobbyists,entrepreneursandenthusiastsofallkinds.
SuccessfulThinkersNetwork:Atlocalmixers,theSTNappwillconnectyoutobusiness
matchesandsaveyoutimebyconnectingdirectlytosomeonewhohassimilarbusiness
needs,providesasocialmedianetworkingaspectbyallowingyoutofindnewconnections
online,providesanetworkforspeakerstogainexposureandsharpentheirskills,and
opportunitiestosharpenleadershipskillsbyholdingchapternetworkingevents.
DescriptionTheSacramentoEntrepreneurshipAcademyhelpsdevelopsuccessful
entrepreneursbyprovidingrealworldmentoring,trainingandanetworkofsupportfrom
localbusinessleaders. ThemaincomponentoftheSEAprogramistheSaturdaysessionor
“businessmeeting”. BusinessmeetingsareheldforfourhoursonSaturdaymornings.
TherearetwosemesterstotheAcademy’syear,whicharetailoredtocoincidewith
regular universityscheduling. Thefallsemesterisfocusedon“Howtowriteabusiness
plan.” The earlypartofthespringsemesterfinishesupthemajorcomponentsofthe
businessplan process. Studentsfinishwritingtheirbusinessplans,submittheplansto
theboard,and presenttheirideasataformalBusinessPlanPresentationSession
SacramentoEntrepreneurshipAcademy
Websitehttp://sealink.org/
ContactInformationAddress: 2545BoatmanDrive,WestSacramento,CA95691
Phone: (916)371-2893Contact: LindaChock-SEAAdministrator
ServicesOffered:Weeklymeet-upsonSaturdaymorningsfor“businessmeetings”.The
firstsemesterfocusonwritingabusinessplan,whichrunsintothefirstfewweeksof
followingsemester,andthenstudentshavetheopportunitytohearpersonalstoriesfrom
businessprofessionalsandaskquestionsonparticulartopics.Fellowsperfectandsubmit
a businessplanforreviewfromapanelattheendoftheprogram.
SacramentoHispanicChamberofCommerce
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ContactInformation
Address1491RiverParkDr.Ste.#101,Sacramento,CA
95815 Phone(916)486-7700 EmailAddress
[email protected] ContactCathyRodríguez–Director
Websitehttp://www.sachcc.org/
ServicesOfferedTheMissionofTheSacramentoHispanicChamberofCommerceisto
promoteanddevelopbusinessgrowthformembersandprovidesaccesstotheHispanic
market.NetworkingbenefitsformembersincludeandintroductionasaNewMemberat
Orientation,Mixers,WebsiteandSocialMedia,theopportunitytoattendMember
Business Mixers,AllianceMixers,andCommunityPartnershipMixersthroughoutthe
year,toattend SignatureChamberEvents:AnnualGala,SmallBusinessSymposium,
JalapenoGolfClassic, LatinFood&MusicFestivalandTableDisplayOpportunitiesat
Mixerstopromote products&services,sponsorshipOpportunitiesatSignatureEvents
topromoteyour businesstocommunityandbusinessleaders,andfellowmembers,
chancetomarketyour businessthroughMember-to-MemberDiscounts,Advertising
Opportunitiesthroughour websiteande-newsletter,publicizeyoureventsforFREEon
theSHCCwebsite,Ribbon cuttingforyourbusiness,opportunitytonetworkwithmore
than600SHCCmembers throughouttheyear.Membersalsogettoattendsuch
workshopsasAttendACE Workshops(AdvanceYourSkills,ConnectwithExperts,Excel
YourBusiness)thatcover topicsrangingfrom:–LearnhowtodobusinesswithSMUD,
RegionalTransit,andtheCity ofSacramentodirectlyfromtheircompany
representatives–GainAccesstocapital throughourMicroloanprogram–Havethe
opportunitytoattendthe3-dayNxLevel BusinessBootcamptocreateorupdateyour
businessplan.Thealsohaveaccessto advocacyfeaturessuchastheabilityto
participateinElectedOfficialRoundtable discussions,receiveinformationfrom
LegislativeCommitteeaboutupcomingbillsand measuresthatwillaffectsmall
businessesandtheSHCCprovidesremarksforthemedia regardingissuesthataffect
HispanicbusinessesandworkstoensurethattheSHCC remainsrelevanttotheoverall
businesscommunity.
SacramentoHousing&RedevelopmentAgency(SHRA)
AreaofInfluence
ContactInformation
Address: 80112thStreet,SecondFloor-Sacramento,CA95814Phone: (916)440-1357–
Direct Email: [email protected]: GeoffreyRoss-ProgramManager
Websitehttp://www.shra.org/
DescriptionSHRAisaJointPowersAuthoritycreatedbytheCityandCountyof
Sacramentotorepresentbothjurisdictionsforaffordablehousingandcommunity
redevelopmentneeds. TheAgencyservesastheHousingAuthorityfortheCityand
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County ofSacramentoandistheleadingpublicdeveloperofaffordablehousingand
oversees residentialandcommercialrevitalizationactivitiesin14redevelopmentareas
throughout theCityandCounty
DescriptionTheSacramentoCountyOfficeofEducation(SCOE)providestechnical
assistance,curriculumandinstructionalsupport,staffdevelopment,legalandfinancial
advice,andoversighttoschooldistricts.
SacramentoMetroChamber(SBDCNetworkManager)
AreaofInfluence6-CountyCapitalRegion
ContactInformation:
Address 1CapitolMallSuite#300,Sacramento,CA95814Phone (916)321-9153
Email [email protected] ScottLeslie-Director
DescriptionTheSacramentoMetroChamberofCommercecommitmenttoBusiness
RetentionandExpansionisthedrivingforcebehindtheChamber'seconomic
development objectives. TheChamber’sprimarygoalistohelpestablishlong-term
regionaleconomic developmentandtostrengthentheexistingbusinessenvironment
througheducation, retention,informationandworkforcedevelopmentinitiatives. The
Chamberhelpsfillthe gapforentrepreneursandsmallbusinessesthroughproviding
assistanceindeveloping businessplans
SacramentoMetropolitanUtilitiesDistrict(SMUD)
ContactInformation
Address 6301“S”St.,Sacramento,CA95817
Phone (916)732-5984 Fax(916)732-6185
Email [email protected]
Contact LoriOkamoto--SupplierDiversityAdvocateChantelHoad (916)732-5620
[email protected]
Websitehttps://www.smud.org/en/index.htm
DescriptionTheSacramentoMunicipalUtilityDistrict“SmallBusinessIncentive
Program” offersSEED(SupplierEducationandEconomicDevelopment)servicesto
localsmall businessesviaincentivestoparticipateinSMUD’scompetitivebidprocess.
Italsohelps primecontractorsfindlocalsub-contractorstogainanadvantagein
developingtheirbids orproposals. Loanguaranteesareavailableunder$500,000with
a20percentloan guaranteebySMUD. CaliforniaCapitalguaranteesupto65percentin
additiontothe SMUDguaranteeforamaximumtotalguaranteeupto85percent
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Websitehttp://www.saclibrary.org/
ServicesOfferedTheSacramentoPubliclibraryoffersservicesinresearch,forkidsand
teens,tipsonhowtodothingsthatpeoplecommonlyseekinstructionforandservices.
Someoftheservicesthattheyofferarea3-dprintinglab,wherepeoplecancomeand
have thingsprintedorlearnabout3-dprinters,takeclasseson3-dprintingordesign
andprint creations.Theyalsoofferservicesforjobseekerssuchashowtowritea
betterresume, howtointerview,howtosearchonlinejoblistings,answerquestions
duringthejobsearch, mockinterviewpracticeresumefeedback,computercoursesand
careerassignments.They offeronlinelearningandacareercenteraswellasatraining&
educationreferencecenter. Theyoffercomputerclasses,homeworkhelpand
technologyinstruction.Finally,theyoffer adulteducationintheareasofadultliteracy,
GEDservices,andhighschooldiplomas
SacramentoRainbowChamberofCommerce
Websitehttp://rainbowchamber.com/
ServicesOfferedBusinessNetworking-Freeorlow-costmonthlynetworkingmixers,
new memberorientationsandspecialeventsoffermemberstheopportunitytomeet
new customers,developbeneficialbusinessrelationshipsandhavefun.
ProfessionalDevelopment-WorkshopsandseminarspresentedbyRainbowChamber
membersorcommunitypartnersoffermemberstheopportunitytogainnewskillsand
accessresourcestohelptheirbusinessesthriveandgrow.
BusinessCertifications-InpartnershipwithourcorporatepartnerSMUD,weprovide
free workshopstohelpmemberbusinessesgetcertifiedasaSMUDsmallbusiness
vendor.In partnershipwiththeNationalGay&LesbianChamberofCommerce,wehelp
member businessesthatareatleast51%LGBT-ownedbecomecertifiedasanLGBT
Business Enterprise.AsaRainbowChambermember,the$400costofcertificationis
waived.
VoiceinRegionalandNationalAffairs-RainbowChamberparticipatesinlocaland
regional businessgroupsthatsupporteconomicdevelopmentandbusiness-friendly
publicpolicies. Throughitsnon-partisanpoliticalactioncommittee,RainbowPAC,
RainbowChamber membershaveavoteinendorsementsandfundingforpro-business
andpro-equality candidatesforoffice.
AffiliationwithNationalGay&LesbianChamberofCommerce-Asanaffiliateofthe
NationalGay&LesbianChamberofCommerce(NGLCC),RainbowChamberispartof
the nationalandinternationalLGBTchamberofcommercemovement.NGLCChosts
chamber leadershiptraining,monthlyconferencecalls,annualconferencesandspecial
events,and opportunitiesforcertifiedLGBTBusinessEnterprisestodobusinesswith
scoresof Fortune500companies.(takenfromwebsite)
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SacramentoSCORE
ContactInformationAddress 4990StocktonBlvd,Sacramento,CA95820
Phone (916)635-9085
Website:https://sacramento.score.org/
ServicesOfferedSCOREremindsentrepreneursofthebasicsofbusiness.Theyoffer
classestohelpbusinessesbecomingmorewell-ran.Theyalsoofferclassesforthose
startingabusiness,andanswerquestions,introducepeopletotheircontacts,
methodology andtools.Theyofferasoundingboardorone-on-oneservicetoimprove
business practices,andtheyoffereducation,counseling,andnetworkingopportunities.
Theyalso offerfreetoolsandtemplates.
DescriptionTheSCOREAssociation(ServiceCorpsofRetiredExecutives)isanonprofit
associationdedicatedtoentrepreneureducationandtheformation,growth,andsuccess
of smallbusinessesnationwide. SCOREvolunteersserveascounselorsto“America's
Small BusinessProgram". Workingandretiredexecutivesandbusinessownersdonate
their timeandexpertiseasvolunteerbusinesscounselorsandprovideconfidential
counseling andmentoringfreeofcharge.
SacramentoStateCollegeofContinuingEducation
Websitehttp://www.cce.csus.edu/
ServicesOfferedTheCollegeforContinuingEducationatSacramentoStateisapartof
SacramentoStatesthatdoesnotrequirestudentstobeformallyadmittedtothecollege,
howevercourseprerequisitesmustbemetinmanycases.Theyofferawidevarietyof
courses,workshops,seminarsandconferencesaimedspecificallyatnon-traditional
students.Studentsmaybeseekingtoexpandtheirknowledgeofaparticularsubject,
improvetheirprofessionalskills,embarkonanewcareeroradvancetowardan
academic degree.
SacramentoStartupGrind
Websitehttps://www.startupgrind.com/
ServicesOfferedStartupGrindislargestindependentstartupcommunity,actively
educating,inspiring,andconnecting215,000foundersinover175cities.Wenurture
startupecosystemsin70countriesthroughevents,media,andpartnershipswith
organizationslikeGoogleforEntrepreneurs.Thecornerstoneofourglobalcommunity
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are monthlyeventsfeaturingsuccessfullocalfounders,innovators,educatorsand
investors whosharelessonslearnedontheroadtobuildinggreatcompanies.Founded
inSilicon Valley,StartupGrindhasnowhosted2,000firesidechatssinceitsfoundingin
2010.To date,StartupGrindhashelpedmillionsofentrepreneursfindmentorship,
connectto partnersandhires,pursuefunding,andreachnewusers.(takenfrom
website)
SacramentoVeteransResourceCenter
ContactInformation
Address 4608DuckhornDrive,Sacramento,CA95834
Phone (916)527-8400 Fax916-543-1611 Email
[email protected] Contact
Ms.CoreenaConnelly–President
and/ChiefExecutiveOfficer ServicesOffered
Websitehttp://www.vietvets.org/svrc.htm
Description:TheSacramentoVeteransResourceCenter(SVRC)-VeteransBusiness
OutreachCenter(VBOC)isaSmallBusinessAdministrationfundedbusinesscenterfor
veteranswhoown,orareinterestedinstartingasmallbusiness. VBOCalsoconducts
workshopstobringbothprivateandpublicagenciestogethertoprovideresourcesfor
veteranswithsmallbusinessneeds.
SAFE-BIDCO
Websitehttp://www.safe-bidco.com/
ServicesOfferedSAFEBIDCOisanon-traditionalsourceforsmallbusinessthatoffers
multipletypesofloanstohelpgrowthecommunitiesofentrepreneurs.Theyofferaloan
guaranteeprogramwherebusinesseswillbeguaranteedtogetloansandlinesofcredit
similartotheSBAloansoffered.TheSBAloanshelpbusinessownersgetoveragap
created bysomesortofmishaporinconvenience.Thereistheruralloanprogram,the
microloan program,energyefficiencyloans,andaNorthernCaliforniaNativeAmerican
loan.They alsoofferloanmanagementservicesthatincludecreationandsetup,
underwriting,loan servicingandloanmarketing.
SacramentoAreaRegionalTechnologyAlliance(SARTA)
ContactHowardBubb,CEO
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Websitehttps://www.sarta.org/index.html
ResourcesforSmallBusinessInsupportofitsmission,SARTAundertakesprograms
and activitiesthatAcceleratetechnologyventures,byprovidingrobustandrespected
hands-on supportdirectlytocompanies,entrepreneurs,andfounderstogrowthe
pipelineof successfulcompaniesandincreasethequalityofthecompaniesinthat
pipeline.Celebrate thetechcompanysuccesses,toraisetheprofileofthetechsectorand
creategreater awarenessofitsimpact.Buildtheregion'stechcommunity,byeffectively
linkingpeople andcompaniestoeachotherandbuildingcriticalmassinthenetwork.
Informaboutthe techsector,withasetofpublicationsthatcollectivelycreatearobust
profileofthetech sector'simpact.Championtheimportanceofthetechsector,
especiallybyfocusingonthe NextEconomy'stoppriorityoffosteringastrongregional
innovationenvironment.
SARTAAgStart
ContactJackCoots
Websitehttps://www.sarta.org/agstart/
ServicesOfferedAgStartdevelopedandmaintainsaregionalagtechmapthatshows
the region’sagriculturaltechcompanies,HoststheAgStartpitchfest,whichcreates
opportunitiesforAgEntrepreneurstogetexposureaswellasScholarshipstotheUC
Davis Entrepreneur’sAcademy,Scholarshipto6leadershipseriesworkshops,6mo
resident membershipfor4tm’satHackerlab,$1,000creditforappdevelopmentat
Apptology,free passtoanupcomingStartUpGrindSacramentoevent,$1,000creditfor
logoandbrand developmentwithOutsideIn,3hoursofstartup-focusedlegalservices
provided
byNormanRoosLLP,$1,500worthofstartuplegalservicesforentityformation,
trademarkapplicationorgeneralbusinessadvicefromKronick,Moskovitz,Tiedemann&
Girard
SBA,SmallBusinessInvestmentCorporationImpactInvestmentFund
ContactInformation
Address 6501SylvanRoadSuite100,CitrusHeights,CA95610
Phone 916-735-1700 Fax916-735-1719 Email
ContactJoeMcClure-DistrictDirectororGildaPerez (916)735-1704
[email protected]
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Websitehttps://www.sba.gov/category/lender-navigation/sba-loanprograms/sbic- program/general-information/impact-investment-sbic
ServicesOfferedTheprimarygoaloftheImpactFundistohelpcapitalizeImpactSBICs
thatseekto(i)maximizefinancialreturnfortheirinvestors,and(ii)generate
measurable social,environmentaloreconomicimpact.Theyalsooffertwotypesof
investmenttracks:SBA-IdentifiedImpactInvestments:ImpactSBICsmaypursuean
investmentstrategy focusedonmakingpre-approved,SBA-Identifiedimpact
investmentsorganizedaround federalpriorityareas;or,Fund-IdentifiedImpact
Investments:ImpactSBICsmayfulfill their50%investmentcommitmentbydeploying
capitalintheirown,Fund-Identified impactinvestments.
DescriptionTheSBA-SacramentoDistrictOfficeservescloseto3.9millionpeopleand
has over200,300smallbusinesses. TheDistrictOfficeanditsstrategicpartnershave counseledandtrainedover100,000businessownersandprovidedloanguaranteesto
6,000businessesforatotalexceeding$1billiondollars. Infiscalyear2013,theDistrict
madeloanguaranteesandprovidedaccesstocapitalto700businessesforatotaldollar
amountofover$300milliondollars. TheDistrictishometoFourSmallBusiness
DevelopmentCenters(SBDC),threeSCOREChapters,aVeteran’sBusinessOutreach
Center (VBOC),andaWomen’sBusinessCenter(WBC)aswellasaProcurement
Technical AssistanceCenter(PTAC).
SierraBusinessCouncilSBDC–PeakInnovationCenter
AreaofInfluence18SierraCounties
ContactKristinYork
Websitehttp://sierrabusiness.org/
ServicesOfferedTheSierraBusinessCounciliscommittedtohelpingSierratowns
avoid being“lovedtodeath”astheystrugglewithdevelopmentpressures.TheSBC
believesthat theycanaddvaluetotheirexistingtownsbyprotectinghistoric
downtowns,developing highqualitywalkableandinterconnectedneighborhoods,and
protectingtheopenspace andnaturalassetsthatprovidesuchahighqualityoflifeto
Sierraresidents.
Toadvancethisgoal,theSBCpublishedPlanningforProsperity,avisionaryawardwinning guidetoland-useplanningintheSierra.Sincethattime,theSBChasofferedits
servicesto
promotepositivemodelsfordevelopmentanddocumentedsuccessfulapproacheswith
othercommunities.
Theyworkwith/forclientsandlocalcommunitiesasresourcesuppliers,technical
assistanceproviders,andasfull-scalepartnersinlong-termprojects.
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SBDC-TheSierraSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter(SBDC)isaprogramthatprovides
freeconsultingandtrainingdesignedtohelpexistingandnewbusinesses.
For new businesses, they can help identify funding options and walk you through the
steps thatwillturnyourideaintoasuccessfulventure.Forexistingbusinessestheycan
assist in strategizing expansion plans and accessing capital to position you for
sustainablegrowth.
TheSBDC'sfreeone-on-oneconsultingtopicsinclude:strategicplanning,cashflow
management,feasibility,socialmedia,siteselection,marketing,operations,human
resources,andotherspecialtyprogramsforsmallbusinessesandstartupsintheservice
area.
PeakInnovationCenter-ThePeakInnovationCenter("theCenter")iswherepeople,
ideas, andresourcescometogether.Thisnewco-workingandbusinessincubatorspace
locatedat SierraBusinessCouncil'sTruckeeHeadquartersisperfectforsmall
businesses, entrepreneurs,freelancers,andremoteworkerslookingforaninspiring
workenvironment withalike-mindedcommunity.
ThePeakInnovationcenterprovideslow-costprofessionalofficespacewithaccessto
SBC'shighspeedinternet,technology,officeequipment,conferenceroom,kitchen,and
network.Rentadeskorofficebythehour,day,ormonth.
TheCenterfocusesonatriplebottomlineapproachtobusinessincubationandwillbe
the primaryhostofficefortheSierraSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter.
SierraCommons
AreaofInfluenceNevadaCity
ContactHilaryHodge
Websitehttp://sierracommons.org/
ServicesOfferedSierraCommonsisco-workingspacethatofferstwopackages–
Nomadic andResident.Userspayamonthlyfeeandgainaccesstoadesk&chair,highspeed Internet,print/fax/copier,asecurity-alarmedoffice,freeparking,aconference
room(2hrs forNomadsand8hrsforResidents),education&networkingevents,
business mentoring/counseling,24/7accessincludingweekends,andthepossibilityof
collaborationwithfellowmembers
Theeducationopportunitiesareone-on-onementoring,extendedclasssessions, single
dayworkshopsandanin-depthignitercourse.
SierraEconomicDevelopmentCorporation(SEDCorp)
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ContactRandyWagner,CEO
Website
http://www.sedcorp.biz/
ServicesOfferedFirst,SEDCorpsupportslocaljurisdictionsintheireconomic
developmentefforts,providingexpertiseoftenlackinginsmalllocalgovernments.
SEDCorpworkswiththosejurisdictionstosecuregrantfundsfromavarietyofsources
for highpriorityprojects.
Second,SEDCorpsupportstheregion'sbusinesseswithavarietyoftrainingevents
ranging fromsingle-subjectsessionsonsuchtopicsasbookkeepingandlocalbusiness
resourcesto intensivethree-daybusiness"bootcamps"toteachthefundamentalsof
soundbusiness planningfrominceptiontoretirement.
Third,SEDCorpisasmallbusinesslender. SEDCorpprovidesanumberofloanproducts
sourcedfromtheU.S.SmallBusinessAdministration(http://www.sba.gov/)andthe
DepartmentofAgriculture (http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/)toaserviceareathatextends
across allthecountiestouchingtheborderwithNevadafromSacramentotoOregon. In
addition tothesecoreservices,SEDCorpprovidesspecialprojectservices,asneeded.
SEDCorphas managedtheGoldCOuntryBroadbandConsortiumofareasofthecounties
ofAlpine,El Dorado,Placer,NevadaandSierra.SEDCorphasalsoworkedwiththelocal
jurisdictionsto captureandcross-levelbestpracticesforlocalpoliciesandprocedures.
SlavicAmericanChamberofCommerce
Websitehttp://slavicamericanchamber.org/homepage/about-us/
ServicesOfferedTheSlavicAmericanChamberprovidesservicesforandfacilitatesthe
growthandsuccessofbusinessesthatservetheSlavicAmericanCommunitythroughout
theStateofCalifornia.Thisincludes;connectingbusinessesthroughnetworkingevents,
assistingwithnegotiatingtheregulatoryenvironment,providingpoliticaladvocacy,and
providingtechnicalassistanceinareasofprocurement,financing,healthinsurance,HR,
and anyotherissue,currentoremerging,thatimpactsthegrowthandsuccessofour
members, ourcommunityandourstate.(Takenfromwebsite)
SmartBizLoans
ContactHeatherLuzzi
Websitehttps://www.smartbizloans.com
ServicesOfferedSmartBizisajointeffortofGoldenPacificBancorpandBetter
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Finance, Inc.GoldenPacificisamemberoftheSBA’sPreferredLendersProgram(PLP)
andBetter Finance,Inc.isafinancialtechnologycompanyprovidinginnovativeleasing
andcredit solutionsonline,in-storeandviamobile.Together,wearerevolutionizing
financial servicesforsmallbusinessesandconsumers.Usingouradvancedtechnology
platformwe areabletohelpcustomersreducethecostofborrowing,receivecredit
faster,andenjoya betterlendingexperience.Wealsoworkwithotherlenders,
includingotherPLPbanks,to getloansfundedquicklyandeasily.(Takefromwebsite)
SME(SacramentoValleyChapter)
AreaofInfluenceSacramentoValley
ContactJeffBriggs
Websitehttp://www.sacvalleysme.org/
ServicestheyofferProvideindustryinformationthroughavenuessuchas
Manufacturing Engineeringmagazine,iTunesapp,annualyearbooks,e-newsletter,
technicalpaperson aerospaceanddefense,motorizedvehicles,medicalandenergy.
SMEputsoneventsthat focusongettingbusinessprospectstogetherandprovides
membershipstoget manufacturingprofessionals,researchers,educatorsandstudents
together.Benefitsof membershipincludeVirtualTechCommunitiesandWebinars,inpersonactivities,and studentcontent.Also,theyofferaccesstoover$8millioninyouth
programstosupportthe STEMfields.
SocotraCapital
Websitewww.socotracapital.com
ServicesOfferedSocotraCapitalisahard-moneyresidentialandcommercialrealestate
lenderforpurchasingandrefinancing.Theyofferanarrayofdifferentloansthatinclude
bridgeloansthatprovidecapitaltomoveforwardwithplans,fix-and-fliploansthatallow
peopletogettheirpropertiesbackonthemarket,residentialrehabloanstoget
residential realestatebackonthemarketaftersomeneededimprovements,acashout
refinanceloans thatloansbasedonequity,buyandholdloansforinvestorslookinginto
long-termvalueof property,adistressedpropertyloanwhodonothavetimetowaste
andfinallyagroundup constructionloanforbuildersthatarestartinganewproject.
SoilBornFarms
ContactInformation
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Address2140ChaseDr.,RanchoCordova,CA95670
Phone(916)363-9685
ContactJanetZeller-Manager,c/oRebecca([email protected])
Websitehttps://www.soilborn.org/
ServicesOfferedProvidestrainingandsupporttolocalfarmers,Linkstofarming
resourcesonwebsitetoconnectpeopleoveraneedforland,innovation,news,funding
training,internships,apprenticeships,andlocalcollegeswithagfocus,Listsregional
farms, Haslistofsuggestedreadingtopreparetogetintofarming,Hasdirectoryfor
farmsupplies
DescriptionSoilBornFarmsmissionistocreateanurbanagriculturaleducational
project thatempowersyouthandadultsindiscoveringandparticipatinginalocalfood
systemthat encourageshealthyliving,nurturestheenvironmentandgrowsa
sustainablecommunity. Theprograms’focusisonpromotinghealthandexperiential
learningopportunitiesfor youth,whileproducinghealthyfood,improvingaccessto
healthyfoodforallresidentsand modelinglandandenvironmentalstewardship.
Activitiesincludeclasses,hands-on workshops,tours,jobtrainingandyouthleadership
development.
STAIRProgram–UCDavis
Websitehttp://research.ucdavis.edu/offices/vc/stair/
ServicesOfferedTheScienceTranslationandInnovativeResearch(STAIR)Grant
program,managedbyVentureCatalyst,isdesignedtoprovidefundingtosupport
translationalscienceandinnovativeresearchperformedbyUCDavisresearchers.The
intentofthisprogramistofacilitatedemonstrationofearlyproofofconceptand
commercialpotentialorfeasibilityfortechnologiesbeingdevelopedwiththeintentof
commercialtranslation.Examplesofoutcomesthatmightberealizedfromtheseresearch
resultsincludedevelopmentofresearchorearlycommercialprototypes,generationof
translationaldatafromexperimentstypicallynotfundablebytraditionalresearchgrants,
enablementofpatentclaims,andpromotionofmorecompetitivelicensingopportunities,
orSBIR/STTRgrantapplicationsbysubsequentstartupsbenefitingfromlicenserightsto
theunderlyingtechnologies.TheprogramisoneelementofasuiteofVentureCatalyst
programsdesignedtostimulatetranslationalresearchandfacilitateearlyengagementby
entrepreneurialresearcherswithcampusprogramsthatsupporttechnology
commercialization,includingtheChildFamilyInstituteforInnovation&
Entrepreneurship, aswellasexternalresources,suchascorporatepartnersfortheSTAIR
Grantprogram: AlliedMindsandAlliedBristolLifeSciences(ABLS).(fromwebsite)
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Websitehttp://research.ucdavis.edu/offices/vc/start/
ServicesOfferedVentureCatalystSTART™providestheABC(Attorney,Banking,and
Companyformationassistance)toequipUCDavisentrepreneurswiththetoolsthey
need toformandgrowprosperouscompanies. Theprogramgivesfoundersthestart
theyneed tocreateawell-structuredcompany,andensurethecompanyisreadyto
succeed. Someof theofferingsofSTART™include:
InventorAdvantage™Program:DefermentofpatentexpensestoUCDavisstartups
LegalNet:Incorporationandone-timeconsultativeservice
MentorNet:Accesstoanetworkofexperiencedprofessionalsandbusinessleaders
SBIR/STTRapplicationworkshoprunincollaborationwithqb3Business
Workshops/PitchCoaching:Pitchdecks,Executivesummaries,coaching,connections
EntrepreneurshipAcademy:RunbytheChildFamilyInstituteforInnovationand
Entrepreneurship
VentureNet:Commercialbank,humanresources,businessvendors,andcontractservice
providers
DRIVE™:DistributedResearchIncubationandVentureEngine,providesaccessto
incubationfacilitiesforuniversitystartups
StateofCa.Dept.ofGeneralServices
AreaofInfluenceCa
Websitehttp://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/Home.aspx
ServicesOfferedprovidequalitybudgetaryplanningandfinancialanalysisthatassists
theirclientsinmeetingtheirmissionandgoals,providingaccountingandbudgeting
informationandformsthatassistinfulfillingjobresponsibilitiesaswellasprovide
general informationthatwillhelpwithunderstandingthestate'sbudgetprocessandits
relationshipwithDGS.TheOfficeofRiskandInsuranceManagement(ORIM)provides
risk managementandinsuranceservicestostateandotherpublicentitiesonanongoing
or project-specificbasis.Thegoalofthisofficeistoassistagenciesinmanaging
exposuresto accidentallossesthatresultfromgeneraloperations,employment,motor
vehicles, propertyownershipandriskfinancing.TheDGSOfficeofLegalServices(OLS)
provides leadershipandguidancetostatedepartmentsandagenciesandinternal
divisionsand officesonthestate’scontractingandprocurementlawsandpolicies.This
includes establishingthestate’sservicescontractingstandards;providingcontractprereviewand approval;andprocurementtraining.TheStatewideTravelProgram(STP)
assists governmenttravelers'needsbyobtainingthemosteconomicalratesandfares
available throughtheuseofcontractedtravel-relatedservices
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StocktonBlvd–BusinessinformationCenter
AreaofInfluenceStocktonBlvd
ContactInformation
Address 4990 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA
95820
Phone
(916)
875-3286
Email
[email protected] Contact Oscar Garcia –
ProgramAdministrator
Website
http://www.dha.saccounty.net/EmploymentServices/Pages/BusinessInfoCenter.aspx
ServicesOfferedTheyofferworkshopstohelpprepareprofessionalsfornew
experiences andtolearnnewskills.Upcomingworkshopsareonrespondingto
companieswantingto orderfromyouusingPublicPurchase,HowtodevelopandIdea
intoabusiness,the fundamentalsofmarketing,Howtoproperlyusequickbooks,
gettingreadytoreceivea loan,andhowtowriteabusinessplan.
DescriptionTheSacramentoWorksJobCenterandTrainingCenterSystemprovides
resourcesandservicestoemployersandjobseekersinSacramentoCounty. Business
services,resources,workforcedevelopmentsectorstrategies,trainingprograms,and
other servicestoemployersareprovidedbythestaffofWorkforceDevelopment
Departmentof theSacramentoEmploymentandTrainingAgency.
StocktonBoulevard(PBID)
AreaofInfluenceStocktonBoulevardandLittleSaigon
Websitehttp://www.stocktonblvdpartnership.org/
ServicesOfferedWhatistheStocktonBlvd...
LocatedintheCityofSacramento,thepartnershipisacollaborativeeffortofproperty
and businessownersalongStocktonBoulevardworkingtoaddressissuesimpactingthe
businesscorridor.Specifically,ourfocusisonSecurityandSafety,Imageand
Maintenance andAdvocacyandEconomicDevelopment.ThePartnershipincludesall
propertiesand businessesbetween2700StocktonBoulevardat2ndAvenueonthe
northendand6800 StocktonBoulevard(oneparcelnorthof65thStreet)atthesouth
end,andisfundedby propertyassessmentapprovedbyamajorityofpropertyowners
onthissectionof StocktonBoulevard.(FromWebsite)
DescriptionTheSacramentoCountyOfficeofEducation(SCOE)providestechnical
assistance,curriculumandinstructionalsupport,staffdevelopment,legalandfinancial
advice,andoversighttoschooldistricts.
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TheRiverDistrict(PBID)
AreaofInfluenceTheNorthwesternQuadrantofSacramento
Websitehttp://www.riverdistrict.net/
ServicesOfferedTheplanfortheriverdistrictistocontinuetotherichhistorythey
have ofhostingbusinessandbeingtheCityofSacramento’sbesteconomicengine.They
hosta varietyofindustriesthereincludingnutgrowers,producecompanies,hotels,
non-profits, hotels,investingcompaniesandofficefurnishings.
TheShop–VSPGlobalInnovation
AreaofInfluenceSacramento.WestCoast.
Websitehttps://vspglobal.com/cms/about-us/innovation.html
ServicesOfferedProvidesaninnovationcenterforVSPglobaleyewearproducersto
continuetostayaheadofthecurveandinnovate.AttheShop,hardwareandsoftware
convergetofocusondeliveringbettereyecareandproductstodoctorsandpatientsand
improvingworkflowtodoctors.Theyarealsodevelopinganeyewearframethatwill
harborhealth-trackingtechnologydirectlyintheframe.
UCCooperativeExtensions-ColusaCounty
AreaofInfluenceColusaCounty
Websitehttp://cecolusa.ucanr.edu/
ResourcesforSmallBusinessMorethan400campus-basedspecialistsandcountybased farm,home,andyouthadvisorsworkasteamstobringtheUniversity'sresearchbased informationtoCalifornians. UCCEisafullpartnershipoffederal,state,county,
andprivate resourceslinkedinappliedresearchandeducationaloutreach. UCCEtailors
itsprograms tomeetlocalneeds. UCCE'smanyteachingtoolsincludemeetings,
conferences, workshops,demonstrations,fielddays,newsletters,videoprogramsand
manuals. ThousandsofvolunteersextendUCCE'soutreacheffortsbyassistingwith
nutritionand4-HyouthdevelopmentprogramsalongwithMasterGardener,Master
Food Preserver,andmore.
UCCooperativeExtensions-ElDoradoCounty(CentralSierra)
AreaofInfluenceAmador,Calavaras,ElDoradoandTualomnecounties
ContactScottOneto
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Websitehttp://ceplacer.ucanr.edu/
ResourcesforSmallBusinessANRcatalogofpublications,ATTRA,Availablecostand
returnstrategies,Amador,Calaveras,ElDorado,TuolomneCountyAgriculture
Department, CaliforniaBackyardOrchard,PesticideRegulation,FarmServiceAgency,
Cropreports, FarmingintheFoothills,NewFarmFinancingWebinar,Pesticidesand
WaterQuality,UC Agricultureandnaturalresourcescatalog,UCAgriculturelabor
management,UCfruitand nutinformationcenter,UCintegratedpestmanagement
center/website,UCsmallfarms website,UCvegetable&researchinformation,USDAWeb
soilsurvey,farmadvisors, customizableone-on-oneconsultationstofarmersor
agriculturalentrepreneurs,sitevisits oridentifyingpropertysuitabletodifferent
agriculturalcommodities,walkthroughall differentagriculturalcommoditypeoplecould
beinterestedinandthecostsofthose,help withbusinessplansuchaslandprepcosts,
inputs,everythingfromstartuptogetting industrialfarmupandgoing,anticipatingcost
andrevenue,anticipatinghowmanyyears beforereturnoninvestment.
BarrierssmallbusinessesstruggletoovercomeLandAvailabilityandthecostof
acquiringlandarenotverygood.ReturnsonInvestmentaren’textremelyhighandpeople
willseelanddepreciateoutoverperiodoftimebeforeseeingareturnoninvestment.
Equipmentcoststostartupcanbebetween$30,000-$100,000forsomebasicequipment
youmayneedtostartasmallfarm.Whetheryou’redoingacoupleofacresoracoupleof
hundredacres,therearesimilarequipmentcosts.Laborisquiteexpensiveand
availability ofandgettingaccesstolaborisdifficultwhenwedon’thavenearlyasmany
farmlabor contractorsastheydoinvalleycounties.Bringingupfieldworkerscanbe
difficult.Wateris becomingmoreandmoreofahugebarrierfornewandexisting
farmers.Thereisnotalot ofAg.waterinthearea.Lotsrelyongroundwaterandthatis
becomingmoreandmore regulatedorscarce.Accesstoreliablewateriscritical.
InnovativepracticesthatareworkingTherehavebeenanumberofmoreadvanced
irrigationmethodsintermsofusingdripirrigationandlowvolumetechniques.Both
have beenaroundformanyyearsbutinthisarea,moresmallfarmershavemovedto
usinglow watertechniques.Thereisnewtechnologywithplantingexposure-Southern
andWestern facingslopestendtobehotter,soifhavetheabilitytolookatslopewhen
puttingin operation,directiondoescomeup.Ifnotgoingtoimpactqualityorquantity,
andtheyhave achoice,sometimestheyplantonotherfacingslopesforwater
conservation.Slowdownor reduceevaporationtransportation.Otherhavebeenusing
mulchandvaryingirrigation lines.Therehasbeenlightuseofgreenwaste-some
coniferforeststhatneedtobethinned thatcouldbeused.Somewillgotocompost
facilities,sometobiofuelplants.We’llseemore opportunitiesforallofthat.
UCCooperativeExtensions-GlennCounty
AreaofInfluenceGlennCounty
Websitehttp://ceglenn.ucanr.edu/
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ResourcesforSmallBusinessTheUniversityofCaliforniaExtensionwasfirst
introduced toGlennCountyin1915. However,theAgriculturalExtensionandHome
Economicsoffice wasvotedoutofthecountyin1927,onlytobereinstatedbyvotersin
aNovember1948 GeneralElection. UCCEGlennCountyprovidesprogramstailoredto
meettheneedsof countyresidents. Extensionservicesincludeexceptional4-Hand
MasterGardener programs,aswellasexpertadviceforfarmersandgrowers.
UCCooperativeExtensions-PlacerCounty
AreaofInfluencePlacerCounty
ContactCindyFake/RogerIngram
Websitehttp://ceplacer.ucanr.edu/
ResourcesforSmallBusinessLandAcquisition&Protectionresources(Ca.Farmlink,
PlacerLandTrust,BearYubaLandTrust,PlacerLegacyOpenSpace,Conservation
Easements),NaturalResourcesAgencies(NaturalResourceConservationService,Farm
ServiceAgency,PNSSNSSubwatershedGroup,ResourceConservationDistricts,
Producer Associations(GoldCountrySheepproducersAssociation,MountainMandarin
Grower's Association,PlacerCountyVintnersAssociation,PlacerWineandGrape
Association,Sierra WineandGrapeAssociation,TahoeCattleman'sAssociation,
CaliforniaAssociationof NurseriesandGardenCenters,CaliforniaWoolGrowers
Association),FinancialResources- (SEDCorp,USDAFarmServicesAgencyInsurance
Programs,USDAFarmservicesagency loanprograms,WesternSARE,USDARisk
ManagementDavisOffice,NatResourcecon. serviceprograms,NationalAgriculture
library-grants,programs,microfinance,and ATTRA)MarketingResources(Nevada
CountyGrown,PlacerAgriculturemarketing program,PlacerGrown,LocalHarvest,
Farmer'smarkets),OrganicGrowinginformation, Publicationsongrowingdifferent
kindsoffruit,flowers,soil&watermanagement, marketing,equipment,business,
consumers,protectedcultivation,4H,farmer'sTrainings, BeginningFarmingAcademy,
farmernetworkingopportunities,andone-on-one consultations.Therehasalsobeena
feasibilitystudytoseeifmeatprocessingcancometo PlacerCountyaswell.
BarrierssmallbusinessesstruggletoovercomeProfit,scale,labor,andregulations
InnovativepracticesthatareworkingTheseincludecovercroppingallpermanent
and manyannualcrops,theuseoforganicmulchesinbothdeciduousandevergreen
orchards, lowimpactpestmanagementpracticesincludingpruningandreleaseof
naturalenemies. Usingcovercropsandmulches,fortheirwaterconservationimpacts.
Theyincreasesoil organicmatter,increasesoilwaterholdingcapacity,reducesoil
waterloss,reducetree roottemperaturesandoveralldecreasewateruse.
UCCooperativeExtensions-SacramentoCounty
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Websitehttp://cesacramento.ucanr.edu/
UCCooperativeExtensions-SutterYuba
AreaofInfluenceSutterandYubaCounties
Websitehttp://cesutter.ucanr.edu/
UCCooperativeExtensions–YoloCounty
AreaofInfluenceYoloCounty
Websitehttp://ceyolo.ucanr.edu/
ServicesOfferedYoloCountyCooperativeExtensionprovidesabroadrangeof
educationalprogramsthatareofbenefittofarmers,ruralandurbanresidents,
community leaders,homemakers,parents,andyouth.Extensionprogramsfocuson
traditionaland changingneedsintheareasofagriculture,homeeconomics,community
andrural development,nutrition,environmentalhorticultureand4-Handyouth.The
Coop Extensionsmanyteachingtoolsincludemeetings,conferences,workshops,
demonstrations,fielddays,videoprograms,newslettersandmanuals.Thousandsof
volunteersextendCE'soutreach,assistingthenutritionand4-Hyouthdevelopment
programsandtheMasterGardenerProgram.
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UCDavis–ChildFamilycenterforinnovations&Entrepreneurship
ContactAndyHargadonand
Websitehttp://gsm.ucdavis.edu/entrepreneurship
WhatOtherServicesdotheyofferEntrepreneurshipacademies,Businessdevelopment
certificate/fellows–providesscienceandengineeringstudentshands-onexperiencein
developingbusinessskillsthroughfourSchoolofMGMTcourses,networkingevents,and
visitstostart-ups.Sustainableagtechinnovationcenter–UCDavisteamedupwith
SARTA toprovideaplacewhereagtechprofessionalsbyalertingthemofnew
agricultural practices,waterandenergyefficiencyinproductionandfoodprocessing,
advancesin nutrition,foodqualityandsafetyandnewfoodproducts.BigBang!Business
competition (seeabove),IgniteConference–CollaborationwithRiceUniversitythat
puts entrepreneurialMBAstudentstogetherwithsomeofthemostinnovative
entrepreneurs fromtheBayAreaforafour-dayconferencefornetworkingandidea
sharing,AngelsonCampus–Entrepreneursorteamspresentto3-4angelinvestorsfor
40minutesfora chancetogaincommercializationfeedbackinarisk-freeenvironment
aswellasbuildtheir networks.ItalsoallowslocalAngelstofostertheirnetworkson
campus.
toannouncingthemwhenthetime
AgTechSustainableInnovationCenter
AreaofInfluenceDavisandSacramentoRegion
Websitehttp://gsm.ucdavis.edu/satic
Contact:EdwardSilva
ResourcesforSmallBusiness(BigBang!)Defineyourproblemandsolution,Develop
an elevatorpitch,Defineyourproductorservice,Evaluatethepotentialmarket,
Developa businessmodel,Createapitchpresentation,Writeabusinesssummary
(SEED) awards seed funds to support prototype projects as a part of the center’s
programs establishedunderagrantfromtheU.S.DepartmentofCommerce’sEconomic
Development Administration’s2012i6Challenge
(ProofofConcept)SelectshighlycompellingprojectsthatadvanceUCD’spositionasan
innovationleaderandprovidespublicservicebyhelpingcommercializediscoveries
made oncampus,attractinginvestmentandcreatingjobs.
(EntrepreneurshipAcademy) Anintensiveopportunitytoexplorethemarket
opportunitiessurroundingyourideasandyourresearch,Dailyseminarsand
interactive sessionstaughtbyleadinginvestors,industryexecutivesand
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entrepreneurs,Thetoolsto communicatethebroaderpotentialofyourresearch,
Eveningmentoringsessionswith industryexecutivesandinvestors.
Identifyingandacceleratingnewventuresthatpromotesustainabilityinthe
agricultural field—includingnewagriculturalpractices,waterandenergyefficiencyin
productionand foodprocessing,advancesinnutrition,foodqualityandsafety,and
newfoodproducts.It providesavirtualincubatorofprogramsandservicesthat
includeSustainableAgTech Workshops,AgVentureStartmentoringandaccessto
capital,theBigBang!Business Competition,aprototypefundtotestthemarketand
technologicalfeasibilityof commercialprototypes,severalcampusmentoring
programsandregionalshowcase events.
theyare?ProgramsstartedbyUCDavistoassistineconomicdevelopmentbyproviding
assistancetoentrepreneurs,localbusinessesandtechnologytransferfromtheUC.
UCDavisWorldFoodCenter
ContactRogerBeachy,Director
Websitehttp://worldfoodcenter.ucdavis.edu/index.html
ResourceforSmallBusinessLeveragingscientificexcellenceacrossUCDavis,the
World FoodCenterisagatewaytoexpertisetoinformdiversepartnersfromthepublic
to industrytopolicymakers.Morethanjustconnectingyoutoindividualexperts,the
World FoodCenterconvenes,synthesizes,andtargetsexpertisetowardssolving
complex problemsattheinterfaceofresearchanditsapplications.Asthetop-ranked
universityin theworldforagricultureandveterinarymedicineandoneofthetop10
public
universitiesinthenation,UCDavisisuniquelypositionedtohostaWorldFoodCenter
that willtackleoneofthemostcriticalissuesfacingsocietytoday—howtofeedand
nourisha growingplanetinanenvironmentallysustainableway.
UnitedCommercialServices-ITA
ContactInformationAddress: 1410EthanWay,Suite#135N,Sacramento,Ca 95825-
2205
Phone (916)566-7011 Fax: (916)566-7123 [email protected]
Contact
TonyHill-SeniorInternationalTradeSpecialist
GeorgeTastard–Director(916)566-7170 Email [email protected]
Websitehttp://www.trade.gov/cs/
ServicesOfferedTheyofferdegreesthatrangefromBachelor’stoDoctoratesaswellas
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individualcoursesinmanyfieldsofstudy.Theystrivetokeeptheirprogramsofstudy
affordableandschedulingflexiblesothatpeoplefromalloverthesocioeconomic
spectrumcanattend.Theyemployprofessorswithreal-worldexperiencesothatyoucan
learnskills totaketoworkwithyouimmediately.
DescriptionTheInternationalTradeAdministration(ITA)consultswithU.S.industryto
assesstheimpactofproposeddomesticandinternationalregulatorypoliciesthataffect
U.S. industry’scompetitivenessandtheexpansionofU.S.exports. ITAensuresthat
U.S. industry’scommercialinterestsarerepresentedintradenegotiations,bilateral
and multilateraldiscussions,andtheU.S.rulemakingprocess
UniversityofthePacific/McGeorgeSchoolofLaw
AreaofInfluenceStockton,Sacramento
ContactInformation
Address2860GatewayOaksDrive,Sacramento,CA95833
Phone(916)[email protected]
ContactTimSheaffer–CollegeChairBusinessAdministration&BobEoff-Deanof
Operations,SchoolofBusiness
Websitehttp://www.pacific.edu/
ServicesOfferedTheyprovidemanydifferentdegreeprogramsandaccompanythem
with a4-yearguarantee.Theyhavetakenupacollectiveimpactroleinthecommunity
with programslikeReadbyThird,whichisaprogramtoensurethatchildrenare
readingby thirdgradebasedonthedatathattheabilitytoreadbythenisastrong
indicatoroffuture academicsuccess.TheyworkontheTomorrowProjecttohelpjunior
highandhighschool kidsgetpreparedforandintocollegeasameanseconomic
reinforcement.Theyalsogot togethertheBeyondOurGatecouncil,whichisanadvisory
bodymadeupoflocalleaders fromfieldsspanningbusiness,education,nonprofit,
media,governmentandfaiththat focusesonthepowerofpartnershipontheregion’s
mostsignificantissues.
McGeorgeSchoolofLaw,intheOakParkneighborhoodofSacramentowilltakeon
several undergraduateandgraduatedegreeprogramswhenDrexelUniversity
Sacramentocloses itsdoorsinAugust2016.Thetopicsthosedegreescoverare
Business,Education,Public HealthandMedicine.
JohnC.BeyerEconomicsChairandInternship–TheUniversityofthePacificwasgranted
$2.09milliontohireachairintheeconomicsdepartmentandcreateanewinternship
program.TheinternshipwillawardedtotwostudentswhowillgettoworkatNathan
Associates,Inc.,ofwhichJohnC.Beyeristheboardchair.Thedonationallowsthe
college tohireadepartmentheadorshowcase.TheinternshipwillenhancePacific's
commitment toexperientiallearningbyrelatingclassroomtheorytotheworldofwork,
andwillhelpto deepentheunderstandingofeconomicsanditspracticalapplicationto
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ourdailylives.
CenterforBusinessandPolicyResearch-TheCenterforBusinessandPolicyResearch
(CBPR)isaresearchandoutreachunitknownforindependent,objectiveanalysesof
business,economicandpublicpolicyissuesinCaliforniawithafocusontheNorthern
CaliforniaMega-RegionwhichincludestheNorthSanJoaquinValley,SacramentoMetro
Area,andtheBayArea.TheCenterhasstaffedofficesonboththeStocktonand
Sacramento campuses.Staffhaveextensiveexperienceonwater,transportation,
housing,labor,and economicdevelopmentissuesthatareofcriticalimportancetothis
region.Widely recognizedacrossCaliforniaforthequalityofitsanalyses,theCenter's
reportsandexperts arecitedbetween150and250timesperyearinthelocal,state,and
nationalpress.
TheCenterforBusinessandPolicyResearchwasfoundedin2004astheBusiness
ForecastingCenter.SinceDr.JeffreyMichaelbecameDirectoroftheBusinessForecasting
Centerin2008,theCenterhasexpandeditstopicalscope,staff,andexpertisebeyond
economicforecastingandtheCenterwasrenamedin2015tobetterreflectitswork.
AlthoughforecastingisnolongerintheCenter'sname,CBPRcontinuestopublishthe
CaliforniaandMetroBusinessForecastanditremainsacorepartofitwork.
UrbanHive
Websitehttp://www.theurbanhive.com/
ServicesOfferedUrbanHiveisaurbanco-workingspaceindowntownSacramento
that offersassistancewithbothcreativeandprofessionalpursuits.Someresourcesthat
they offerareco-workingspace,privateoffices,meetingandconferencerooms,classes,
networkingandworkshopsandeducationalandsocialopportunities.Theyoffer
membershipsinfourtierstotailortheirservicestowhateverresourcesareneeded.
Membershipsrangefrom$50-$400amonthandcanbevarybetweenjustadesktouse
for theafternoontoafull-blownofficespace.
USExportAssistanceCenter
Websitehttps://www.sba.gov/content/us-exports-assistance-centers
ContactJeffDeiss,RegionalManager,ExportSolutionsGroup
ServicesOfferedTheUnitedStatesSBAstaffsExportAssistanceCentersaroundthe
countrytohelpsmallbusinessestaketheirproductsoverseas.TheyworkwiththeU.S.
departmentofcommerce,theU.S.Export-Importbank,andotherpublicandprivate
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organizations.Theirgoalistobeaone-stopshopforexportassistanceforasmallto
mediumbusiness.
USGovernmentBusiness.org(web)
WebsiteUSGovernmentBusiness.org
ServicesOfferedusingtechnologytoquicklyconnectbusinessestotheservicesand
informationrelevanttothem,regardlessofwheretheinformationislocated,and
working tomakeaccesstogovernmentinformationaboutgettingabusinessstartedas
easyas possible.Theyofferservicesinstartingabusiness,accessingfinances,exploring
exporting, growingyourbusiness,investingintheUS,hiring,seekingdisaster
assistance,learning abouthealthcarechanges,findinggreenopportunities,
understandingintellectual properties,providingresourcesforveteransandlearning
abouttaxesandcredits
USDARuralDevelopmentCalifornia
ContactInformation
Address430GStreet,#4169,Davis,CA95616-4169
Phone(530)792-5800Fax(530)792-5837
ContactGelndaHumiston,StateDirector
Websitehttp://www.rd.usda.gov/ca
ServicesOffered
AdvancedBiofuelPaymentProgram-Supportsandensuresanexpandingproductionof
advancedbiofuelsbypayingadvancedbiofuelproducersforfinishedadvancedbiofuel
products
Biorefinery,RenewableChemical,andBiobasedProductManufacturingAssistance
Program-assistsinthedevelopment,construction,andretrofittingofnewand
emerging technologiesforthedevelopmentofAdvancedBiofuels,Renewable
Chemicals,and BiobasedProductManufacturingbyprovidingloanguaranteesforup
to$250million.
Business&IndustryLoanGuarantees-Bolsterstheexistingprivatecreditstructure
throughtheguaranteeingofloansforruralbusinesses,allowingprivatelendersto
extend morecreditthantheywouldtypicallybeableto.
CommunityConnectGrants-helpsfundbroadbanddeploymentintoruralcommunities
whereitisnotyeteconomicallyviableforprivatesectorproviderstodeliverservice.
DistanceLearning&TelemedicineGrants-helpsruralcommunitiesusetheunique
capabilitiesoftelecommunicationstoconnecttoeachotherandtotheworld,
overcoming theeffectsofremotenessandlowpopulationdensity.Forexample,this
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programcanlink teachersandmedicalserviceprovidersinoneareatostudentsand
patientsinanother.
DistributedGenerationEnergyProjectFinancing-TheRUSElectricProgramcan
provide loansandloanguaranteestoenergyprojectdevelopersfordistributedenergy
projects includingrenewablesthatprovidewholesaleorretailelectricitytoexisting
Electric Programborrowersortoruralcommunitiesservedbyotherutilities.Electric
Program projectfinancingloansfollowthesameregulatoryrequirementsand
processesasdoour traditionalelectricinfrastructureloansandloanguarantees(also
knownassystemloans orloansforruralelectrification).
Distributedgenerationprojectsincludinggenerationfromrenewableresourcesare
providingmorepowersupplyoptionsforruralcommunities. Thereisgrowinginterest
amongelectriccooperativestoenterintopowerpurchaseagreements(PPAs)with
project developersortointerconnectdistributedgenerationprojectsdirectlyintotheir
systems.FarmBillBroadbandLoans&LoanGuarantees-providesfinancingto
telecommunications providersinruralareaswheretraditionalfinancingisnot
otherwiseavailableforthe construction,improvement,andacquisitionoffacilitiesand
equipmenttoprovide broadbandservicetoeligibleruralcommunities.
IntermediaryRelendingProgram-Provides1%low-interestloanstolocalintermediaries
thatre-lendtobusinessesandforcommunitydevelopmentprojectsinruralcommunities.
RegionalDevelopmentPriority-Section6025ofthe2014FarmBillenablestheSecretary
ofAgriculturetoprovideprioritytoprojectsthatsupportstrategiceconomicand
communitydevelopmentplans.TheresultofthatistheRegionalDevelopmentPriority.
The purposeoftheprovisionistosupportprojectsandinitiativesthatdeveloplong-term
communityandeconomicgrowthstrategies.Throughthisprovision,USDARural
Developmentisempoweredtoworkfurtherwithruralcommunitiestoalignresources withlong-rangeandmulti-jurisdictionalchallengesandneedsbyleveragingfederal,state,
local,orprivatefunding.Thisprovisiondirectlysupportsmulti-jurisdictionalplansthat
capitalizeupontheuniquestrengthsoftheruralareaandsupportsuccessfulcommunity
andeconomicdevelopmentcollaboration.
ApplicantstoanyofseveralexistingRuralDevelopmentprogramswhoseprojects
support theimplementationofmulti-jurisdictionalstrategiceconomicandcommunity
development plansmayapplyforpriorityconsiderationthroughRDP.
RepoweringAssistanceProgram-Providesfundingforupto50%ofthetotaleligible
projectcostsforbiorefineriestoinstallrenewablebiomasssystemsforheatingand
power attheirfacilities;or,toproducenewenergyfromrenewablebiomass
RuralBusinessDevelopmentGrants-RBDGisacompetitivegrantdesignedtosupport
targetedtechnicalassistance,trainingandotheractivitiesleadingtothedevelopmentor
expansionofsmallandemergingprivatebusinessesinruralareasthathavefewerthan
50 employeesandlessthan$1millioningrossrevenues.Programmaticactivitiesare
separatedintoenterpriseoropportunitytypegrantactivities.
RuralBusinessInvestmentProgram-ThisprogramprovidesaRuralBusiness
Investment Company(RBIC)licensetonewlyformedventurecapitalorganizationsto
helpmeetthe equitycapitalinvestmentneedsinruralcommunities.
RuralEconomicDevelopmentLoan&GrantProgram-TheRuralEconomicDevelopment
Loan(REDL)andGrant(REDG)programsprovidefundingtoruralprojectsthroughlocal
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utilityorganizations. UndertheREDLoanprogram,USDAprovideszerointerestloansto
localutilitieswhichthey,inturn,passthroughtolocalbusinesses(ultimaterecipients)
for projectsthatwillcreateandretainemploymentinruralareas. Theultimate
recipients repaythelendingutilitydirectly. Theutilityisresponsibleforrepaymentto
theAgency.
UndertheREDGrantprogram,USDAprovidesgrantfundstolocalutilityorganizations
whichusethefundingtoestablishrevolvingloanfunds(RLF). Loansaremadefromthe
revolvingloanfundstoprojectsthatwillcreateorretainruraljobs. Whentherevolving
loanfundisterminated,thegrantisrepaidtotheAgency.
RuralEnergyforAmericaProgramRenewableEnergySystems&EnergyEfficiency
ImprovementLoans&Grants-Providesguaranteedloanfinancingandgrantfundingto
agriculturalproducersandruralsmallbusinessestopurchaseorinstallrenewable
energy systemsormakeenergyefficiencyimprovements
RuralMicroentrepreneurAssistanceProgram-Providesloansandgrantsto
MicroenterpriseDevelopmentOrganizations(MDOs)to:
• Providemicroloansformicroenterprisestartupsandgrowththrougha
Rural MicroloanRevolvingFund
• Providetrainingandtechnicalassistancetomicroloanborrowersand
micro entrepreneurs
Socially-DisadvantagedGroupsGrant-TheprimaryobjectiveoftheSDGGprogramisto
providetechnicalassistancetosocially-disadvantagedgroupsthroughcooperatives
and CooperativeDevelopmentCenters.Eachfiscalyear,applicationsarerequested
througha NoticepublishedintheFederalRegisterandanannouncementpostedon
Grants.gov.
TelecommunicationsInfrastructureLoans&LoanGuarantees-Thisprogramprovides
financingfortheconstruction,maintenance,improvementandexpansionoftelephone
serviceandbroadbandinruralareas.
ValueAddedProducerGrants-TheVAPGprogramhelpsagriculturalproducersenterinto
value-addedactivitiesrelatedtotheprocessingand/ormarketingofbio-based,value-
addedproducts.Generatingnewproducts,creatingandexpandingmarketing
opportunities,andincreasingproducerincomearethegoalsofthisprogram.Youmay
receivepriorityifyouareabeginningfarmerorrancher,asocially-disadvantagedfarmer
orrancher,asmallormedium-sizedfarmorranchstructuredasafamilyfarm,afarmer
or ranchercooperative,orareproposingamid-tiervaluechain.Grantsareawarded
througha nationalcompetition.Eachfiscalyear,applicationsarerequestedthrougha
notice publishedintheFederalRegisterandthroughanannouncementpostedon
Grants.gov.
Description:USDARuralDevelopmentProgramsupportsruralcommunitiesand
enhances qualityoflifeforruralresidentsbyimprovingeconomicopportunities,
community infrastructure,environmentalhealth,andthesustainabilityofagricultural
production.
USDARuralDevelopmentprovidesjobtrainingandbusinessdevelopmentopportunities
forruralresidents,includingcooperativebusinessdevelopment,communityeconomic
developmentandstrategiccommunity
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UptownStudios
Websiteuptownstudios.net
ContactTinaReynolds
ServicesOfferedUptownStudiosisafullservicemarketingfirmthatprovideswebsite
and mobilewebsitedesign,graphicdesign,human-centereddesign,socialmedia,video
and multimedia,brandingandrebranding,print,infographics,ibookauthoringand
green designaswellasphotography.Inadditiontobeingamarketingfirm,theyalso
havea standingcommitmenttodonate$5000worthorservicespermonth.Theyoften
dopro bonotrainingforfree.Eachmemberisencouragedtositonaboard,ormany.
Staffisvery involvedintheentrepreneurialcommunityandfounderTinaReynoldsis
veryinvolvedin
localsmallbusiness.Sheuseshervastexperienceintheregiontomentorandencourage
peopletogooutontheirandstarttheirownbusinesses.
ValleyEconomicDevelopment
AreaofInfluenceCalifornia,NewYorkTri-StateRegion,Chicago,Miami,LasVegas
Websitehttp://www.vedc.org/
ServicesOfferedTheorganizationprovidesloansandmicro-financingoptionstosmall
businesses,particularlythoseownedbywomenandminorities,thatdon’tqualifyfor
traditionalbankfinancingandhavebeenknownforfundingbusinessesthathavebeen
turneddownbytraditionalfinancialinstitutions.TheyprovideacombinationofSBA
businessloans,directfinancialassistance,consultationservices,andentrepreneurial
trainingtoindividualsandbusinesses.
They run the UBS Business Opportunity Funds as part of UBS's Elevating
Entrepreneurs ("EE") program, which provides mentoring and educational
opportunitiesinadditionto accesstocapitaltohigh-potentialentrepreneurspoised
toexpandtheircompanies.
10,000SmallBusinesses-GoldmanSachs10,000SmallBusinessesisaninvestmentto
help smallbusinessescreatejobsandeconomicopportunitybyprovidinggreateraccess
to businesseducation,financialcapital,andbusinesssupportservices.Theprogramis
based onthebroadlyheldviewofleadingexpertsthatgreateraccesstothiscombination
of education,capitalandsupportservicesbestaddressesbarrierstogrowth.10,000
Small BusinessesisfundedbyGoldmanSachsandTheGoldmanSachsFoundation.
Loansareavailablefrom$50,000to$400,000.Thefundscanbeusedtocoverworking
capital,purchaseequipmentandinventory,buyanotherbusiness,maketenant
improvements,financereal-estateandengageinbusinessrelatedconstruction.
However, RealEstateinvestmentordevelopmentprojectsareineligible.(fromwebsite)
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Microloans-VEDCoffersmicroloansrangingaamountsaslowas$1,000andupto
$50,000 whichcanbeusedformanypurposessuchaspurchasingequipmentor
inventory,oras startuporworkingcapital. Mostmicroloanprogramsaredesignedto
helplowto moderate-incomeentrepreneurswholiveinruralordisadvantaged
communitiesare unabletomeettraditionalloanqualifications.Termsandinterestrates
canvary,butin general,microloanshaveshorterpaymentterms,competitiveinterest
rates,andare accessibletoborrowerswhohavelittletonocollateralorachallenging
credit
history. (fromwebsite)
NationalMicrofinanceNetwork-EDC'sNationalMicrofinanceFundwasdesignedtonot
onlysupporttheeffortsofmicroloanorganizationsinmarketsVEDCcurrentlyserves,
but toalsoimprovetheeconomicimpactofnonprofit,missiondrivenlendersacross
the county.VEDCrecognizesthelackofreadilyaccessiblecapitalofthesecommunity
micro- lendersandthedifficultyinprovidingthemuchneededresourcesforsmall
businessesto thriveintheirregions,andhascreatedaprogramtoserveasanational
intermediary lendertobringthenecessaryaccesstocapitaltomicrolendersacrossthe
nation.(from website)
SBACommunityAdvantageLoanProgram-VEDCisapprovedbytheU.S.SmallBusiness
Administrationasoneofthefewcommunity-based,mission-focusedlenderstoaccept
andprocessCommunityAdvantageloanapplicationsfromsmallbusinessborrowers.
TheSBA CommunityAdvantageprogramisdesignedtoexpandaccesstolowerdollar
loansand lendingintraditionallyunderservedcommunities.TheSBAandU.S.
Departmentof Commercestudieshaveshownthevitalimpactofsmallloanamountsto
smallbusinesses inpromotingeconomicgrowthinthemostchallengedmarkets.
CommunityAdvantageoffersastreamlinedapplicationprocessforSBA-guaranteed7(a)
loansupto$250,000.AdvantageloanswillcomewithaSBA7(a)government
guarantee, 85%forloansupto$150,000and75%forthosegreaterthan$150,000.
(fromwebsite)AccesstoCapitalWorkshops-VEDCoffersclassestohelpyou
understandthevariousloan productsavailabletobusinesses,nomatterwhatsizeof
businessyouare.Ifyou’relooking toexpand,purchaseequipment/inventory,or
restructureyourexistingbusiness,thisclass willexplorevariousSBA,microloan,
minority,veteran,andspecialloanprograms.Learn howtofilloutloanapplications,as
wellaslearnaboutcredit,collateral,cashflowand character.
ValleyVision
AreaofInfluence:CapitalRegion
Website:www.ValleyVision.org
ServicesOffered:Wehavethreeuniquecapacities.Thefirstistheabilitytodeliver
independent,unbiased,andtrustedresearchandfactualreportstoinformlocaldecision-
makingonvirtuallyanytopic.Thesecondisouruniqueabilitytorecruit,manageand
drive biginitiativesledbybusiness,government,education,andcommunityleaders
thattackle complexproblemsaffectingourqualityoflifehere.Examplesrangewidely,
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andinclude everythingfromcreatingabetterenvironmentforentrepreneurstogrow
jobs,to improvinghealthyfoodaccessforschoolkids,totakingcollectiveactionsthat
reduceair pollution.Wearedrivenbyagrowthandopportunityagenda.Thethirdis
accesstoasetof powerfulleadershipnetworksthatstartswithourown30memberVIP
boardandexpands outtoover6,000changeagentsacross7,700milesofNorthern
California.Youmightbe oneofthem.
VelocityVentureCapital
AreaofInfluenceTheSacramentoRegion
ContactMoniqueBrown
Websitehttp://www.velocityvc.com/
ServicesOfferedVelocityhasateamofexperiencedinvestorsandseasonedtechnology
executiveswithalonghistoryofbuildingvaluablecompaniestogether. Thisgroup,with
broadprofessionalnetworks,extensiveworkhistoriesandentrepreneurialsuccesses,
workstoaddvaluetoourportfoliocompanies. BetweenSeptemberandDecember,
entrepreneursareputthrougharigorousprogramtohelpbuildtheircompanies
through best-in-classmarketingstrategy,branddevelopment,buildingasalespipeline,
deal structure,andmorefromthebottomup.
Veteran’sBusinessOutreachCenter,RegionIX
AreaofInfluenceArizona,California,Guam,Hawaii,andNevada
Websitehttp://www.vbocix.org/
ServicesOfferedTheCenterprovidesavarietyofbusinessdevelopmentservicesto
Veterans,DVBE,ReservistandGuardMembersintheirinitiativestostart,cultivateor
expandabusinessinitiative.TheCenteroffersfreeone-to-onebusinessconsulting
services inareasofbusinessdevelopment,marketing,sourcesofcapital,government
contracting, financialmanagement,operationalinfrastructuredesignand
implementation,acquisitions andmergers,employeerelations,businessplanningand
muchmore.Educational workshopsareofferedinareasofBusinessBasics,Marketing,
Franchising,BusinessPlan Development,FinancingandGovernmentContracting.They
alsoofferconferencesfor developingnewskillsandnetworking.
WestSacramentoChamberofCommerce
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AreaofInfluenceWestSacramento
ContactDeniceSeals,PresidentandCEO
Websitehttp://www.westsacramentochamber.com/
ServicesOfferedTheW.SacramentoChamberofCommerceoffersawidevarietyof
opportunitiestomaximizeexposure.Theyareaninfluentialadvocateingovernment
relationsandserveastheconduitforcommunityandeconomicinformation.Theprovide
accesstolawmakersandelectedofficialsinthecityandcounty,Sacramentoand
Washington,D.C.Theyprovidedevelopmentofthelocaleconomytobuildasolidbasefor
businessandgivebacktotheWestSacramentocommunity.Theyproviderelationships
withbusinessprospects,opportunitiesandrelationshipsthroughnetworkingprograms
andChambermarketingoutlets.Thereisopportunitytoparticipateincommitteesand
eventsthatsharpenskillsandincreasebusiness.
GainrecognitionthroughChambermarketingvehiclesandthecredibilitythatcomesfrom
membership.Also,getaccesstosavingsonproductsandservicesthroughourmemberto- memberbenefitsprograms.Additionalperksarepresenceonline,inprintandinthe
Chamberoffice,referralsfromChamberstaffandothermembers,newcontactsthrough
networkingandevents,increasingskillswithworkshopsandresourcematerialsand
discountsfrommemberbusinesses.
WoodlandCommunityCollege
AreaofInfluenceWoodland
ContactMichaelWhite,President
Websitehttp://wcc.yccd.edu/
ServicesOfferedThemissionofWoodlandCommunityCollegeistoprovidehighquality
educationthatfostersstudentsuccess&lifelonglearningopportunitiesforthe
communitiesweserveinanenvironmentthatvaluesdiversity,individuality,mutual
respect,civicresponsibility,andthefreeexchangeofideas.
Women’sBusinessCenter
Websitehttp://cacapital.org/womens_business_center/
ServicesOfferedShortandlong-termbusinesstraining,one-on-onecounseling,and
capitaltodisadvantagedentrepreneurs.Theyprovideassistancetodisadvantaged
microenterprisebusinesses,andprovidingbusinessdevelopmentprogramsforexisting
and emergingbusinessownerswithinlowandverylow-incomecommunities,business
educationclassesontopicsofinteresttowomenaboutstarting,growingorimprovingtheir
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business,businesseducationwebinarson10technologybasedtopics,one-on-one
assistancepreparingforbusinessfinancing,assistancefindingabusinessloan.
YubaCityEconomicDevelopmentCommission
AreaofInfluenceYubaCity
ContactIvinRhyne
Websitehttp://www.yubacity.net/government/boards-andcommissions/economicdevelopment-commission.html
ServicesOfferedTheCommissionwillbeprovidingongoingoversightofthe
implementationoftheEconomicDevelopmentWorkPlan.OneoftheCommission’sinitial
responsibilitieswillbetofurtherrefinepriorities,timelines,budgetandresourcesto
begin executionoftheWorkPlan.(Fromwebsite)
YoloCountyWorkforceInvestmentBoard(Partner)
AreaofInfluenceYoloCounty
ContactDougGutaw
Websitewww.yoloworks.org
ServicesOfferedTheYoloWIBiscomposedofinfluentialbusinessleaderswhovolunteer
theirtimetoprovideguidanceinthecreationofacomprehensiveworkforcedevelopment
system.TheWIBprovidesaforumwhereindividualsfromallsectorsoftheworkforce
communitycanmeet,exchangeideasanddevelopandimplementpositivemodelsfor
economicdevelopment.Partneringwithcountygovernment,localpublicandstateagencies,
laborunions,communitycollegesandtheOfficeofEducation,thisboardoversees
theOne-StopCareerCentersinYoloCounty.
AttheseOne-StopCareerCenters,employerscancoordinateservicestoscreenandtest
job applicants,arrangetraining,obtainresearchandreceiveout-placementservicesto
assist themintransitioningskilledindividualsintojobsatallskilllevels.One-StopCareer
Center servicesalsoprovideavarietyofresourcestohelpjobseekersfindwork,plana
career, prepareforinterviewsandreceivetraining(TakenfrompostabouttheYoloWIB
byBeth Gabor,YoloCountyPublicInformationOfficerwww.yolocounty.org)
Yolo-SolanoFarmbudsmanProgram
AreaofInfluenceYoloandSolanoCounties
ContactMicheleStephens
Websitehttp://www.solanocounty.com/farmbudsman/home.asp
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AdditionalServicesOfferedAfter2yearsthepositionhasgrowtoencompassmorethan
thewebsite’sdescription…IamstillinYolo/Solano.Oneofthemaingoalsistobea
permittingliaisonforfarmers,ranchers,Ag.Businesses(peoplewhoaren’tdirectly
producing,likeaprocessingthatservestheproducers).Farmersreachoutandtellme
their planandIcheckoutzoningtoletthemknowwhatpermitstheyneed.Iamas
involvedor notinvolvedasthefarmerwouldlikeformetobe.
Beyondpermitting,IamanAg.Liaisontofamersandproducersinthearea.Iamalways
takingcallsanddisseminatinginfolikewhotocalltobeabetterorganization,lookingat
grantopportunities(notwritinggrants,butidentifyingfinanceoptions),puttingpeoplein
touchwithAg.lenders,andwritingsupportletters.Inthepast,Ihavehelpedconvene
meetingsbetweengranteeandgrantor(farmwithUSDA,EDA,)onthefinancingsideof
things.IdoanythingAg.related,butnottoomuchwithwater.Ifpeoplehavequestions,I
canputthemintouchwithexperts.TheFarmbudsmanrolehassomanydifferentaspects
toit.MostoftheagriculturecommunityseesmeasageneralAg.resource.Ieitherfigure
outtheanswerorknowpeoplewhohavetheanswer,soIputthemintouch.
theyare?IDon’tgetpaidbyYolo/Solano,buttheSBDC.EveryoneIworkwithispartof
the SBDCclientsystem,soallofthoseresourcesareopentothem.Thereareother
Farmbudsman–oneinSonomacountywhoworksthroughoutSonomaCountyandonein
Marin(alsoinco-opextensionswhoisretiringsoon)andSanMateoCountyistheonly
otheroneIknowof.Itisn’taguaranteethattheyusetheSBDCprogramsavailable,but
theycanandshouldusethem.NotinSacramento,butSolanoEconomicDevelopment
Counsel. YolocountydoesnothaveafreestandingEconomicDevelopmentcorporation
likeSolano, sothereisnothinglikethat….Iamtheonlyatthecountythatisspecificto
farms.Itryto keepintouchwithlocallenders,butit’sallAg.-based.Regular
communicationswithFarm creditwest,firstnorthernAg.Lendinggroup.
BarriersSmallBusinessStruggletoOvercomeNosurewhatthesolutionis,butalotof
thesmallbusinessIworkwithdonothavealotofassets,sogettingfinancingisdifficult.
Onpaper,theydon’tseemlikegoodloanidea,butlooseningloancriteriaisnottheanswer.
Usuallyjustgettingstarted,andequipmentorcattleisexpensive,sogettingfinanceis
difficult.Traditionalfinancerequiresthemtofitintoaspot.Iftheyhaven’tbeendoingitfor
years,that’salreadyadingagainstthem.Financingisthebigonefornewfarmerstojust
getintothebusiness. Useinformationasaresource.Thereare2typesofnewfarmers–
Establishedfarmersarethosewithanexpansionplanandneedveryspecifichelpand
knowjustwhattheyneed.Then,therearenewerfarmers–thosethatarecasuallyraising
veggiesorchickenandnowwanttostartselling.Theyusuallyneedhelpforeverything
frompermittingtofinancingandreachingdifferentmarketsandarethankfulforanyinfo.
ItismosthelpfulthattheCountypaysformytimesothefarmersdon’thavetoandIcan
helpthemwithoutitcostingthemanymoney.Thewholecommunityhasbeenvery
supportiveoftheposition.ItishelpingAg.inthecommunity.
InnovativePracticesthatareworkingAlotoffarmingisbasedoncommunity-one
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farmerwhoisdoingmilling,isdoingonthesamelandasanotherfarmerdoingsomething
else(hardlyinnovative;prettyoldschool)butheissharingequipment.Alotoffarmers
are innovativeinhowtheythinkaboutthings.Theythinkofthevalueadded.Alotof
farmers whousedtojustsellproductasacommodityaresellingstuffonsiteormultiple
cropsin caseonedoesn’tgowell.Smallerfarmersareincorporatingagritourism.Youwill
notcatch manyfarmerswhoarejustdoingthesamethingallofthetime.Farmersare
always tweakinghowtheyplanttheircropstogetbetteryieldsandperfecttheirsystems.
Because wehaveaprettyfertilearea(alldroughtconcernsaside),alotoffarmersare
lookinginto tappingintodifferentinputproducts.Forexample,weareseeinganincrease
inthe popularityofcraftbeer,sofarmersarelookingatgrowinghopsandmalt,sothatis
thenext step.
Program.
YubaCollege
AreaofInfluenceYubaCity,Marysville,ClearLake,BealeAFB
ContactBrianJukes,InterimVicePresident,AcademicandStudentServices
Websitehttp://yc.yccd.edu/
ResourcesforSmallBusinessTheeducationalprogrampreparesstudentsfortransferto
baccalaureate-grantinginstitutions,forentryintothejobmarket,orforfurthercareer
development. YubaCollegeoffersgeneraleducation,vocationaleducation,anddegree
andcertificateprogramsatthelowerdivisionlevel. TheCollegefurtheroffersinstruction
and relatedstudentservicesinareaswhichdevelopbasicskillsandstudentsuccess,
including developmentaleducation,English-as-asecondlanguageinstruction,andadult
non-credit courses.
YubaSutterBusinessConsortium
AreaofInfluenceYuba&SutterCounties
ContactJimArkens,CountyAdministratorCountyofSutter
RobertBendorf,CountyAdministratorCountyofYuba
Websitehttp://www.yubasutterbusiness.org/
ResourcesforSmallBusinessTheYubaSutterBusinessConsortiumiscomprisedof
severaldifferententitiesthatworkinthetwocountiestoprovideresourcestosmall
businessandentrepreneurs.TheentitiesaretheCaliforniaEmployerAdvisoryCouncil,
NorthCentralCountiesConsortium,SmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter,SutterCounty
One-Step,YubaCollege,YubaCountyEconomicDevelopment,YubaCountyOne-Stop,
yuba- SutterChamberofCommerce,Yuba-SutterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation,
andYuba- SutterEnterpriseZone.Together,theyofferassistanceinmostanyaspectof
startingor growingabusiness.
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YubaSutterChamberofCommerce
AreaofInfluenceYubaandSuttercounties
ContactRikkiShaffer,CEO
Websitehttp://www.yubasutterchamber.com/
ResourcesforSmallBusiness
YubaSutterEDC
AreaofInfluenceYubaandSutterCounties
ContactBryndaStranix
Websitehttp://www.ysedc.org/
ServicesOffered
BusinessExpansionandRetentionProgram(BEAR)-BEAREssentialsisonecore
componentofYSEDC'seconomicdevelopmentprogramandisdesignedtokeepYuba-
Sutterbusinessesfromrelocating,tohelpthemsurviveeconomicdifficulties,assistthem
withexpansionprojectsandincreasetheircompetitivenessinthemarketplace.
Yuba-SutterBusinessConsortium-TheConsortiumconsistsoftenagenciesthathave
collaboratedtoprovideresources,informationandtrainingtoassisteachandevery
existingandnewbusiness,maximizeitsabilitytoincreaseprofitability,expandits
facilities andoperations,hiremoreemployeesandleaddynamiceconomicgrowthfor
theYuba- Sutterregion.
NorthFranklinDistrict
AreaofInfluenceNorthFranklinBusinessDistrict
ContactFrankCable,VicePresident
Websitehttp://northfranklindistrict.com/
ServicesOfferedThecoremissionoftheNorthFranklinDistrictBusinessAssociationis
to supplementtheDistrict’smaintenanceandsafetyservices;advocateforbusinessfriendly publicpolicies,increasedeconomicdevelopmentandenhancedpublicspaces;
andpromote andmarketthearea’sculturallydiversebusinesses,inparticularitsLatino
andHmong cultures.TheAssociationfacilitatespositivedevelopmentandchangeinthe
NorthFranklin areaandconnectsbusiness,community,countyandcitypartnerstowork
together.(from website)
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Websitehttp://research.ucdavis.edu/offices/vc/start/
ServicesOfferedVentureCatalystSTART™providestheABC(Attorney,Banking,and
Companyformationassistance)toequipUCDavisentrepreneurswiththetoolstheyneed
toformandgrowprosperouscompanies. Theprogramgivesfoundersthestarttheyneed
tocreateawell-structuredcompany,andensurethecompanyisreadytosucceed. Some
of theofferingsofSTART™include:
InventorAdvantage™Program:DefermentofpatentexpensestoUCDavisstartups
LegalNet:Incorporationandone-timeconsultativeservice
MentorNet:Accesstoanetworkofexperiencedprofessionalsandbusinessleaders
SBIR/STTRapplicationworkshoprunincollaborationwithqb3Business
Workshops/PitchCoaching:Pitchdecks,Executivesummaries,coaching,connections
EntrepreneurshipAcademy:RunbytheChildFamilyInstituteforInnovationand
Entrepreneurship
VentureNet:Commercialbank,humanresources,businessvendors,andcontractservice
providers
DRIVE™:DistributedResearchIncubationandVentureEngine,providesaccessto
incubationfacilitiesforuniversitystartups
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