Helping founders find community and connections
Bilingual (English/Spanish) business coaching for food entrepreneurs including farmers, food truck operators, and restaurant owners, provided alongside CDFI microloan access.
Provides expertise and no-cost services to help small businesses navigate the process of finding, bidding, and winning government contracts at the federal, state, and local levels.
Learn more →Provides no-cost counseling, training, and resources to help businesses secure and perform on government contracts, including assistance with certifications, bid opportunities, proposal preparation, and subcontracting, serving multiple counties in Northern California.
Learn more →A 6-week virtual group coaching program for Black-owned micro-businesses and independent contractors to build business skills and community.
Learn more →A free 90-minute one-on-one consultation for Black-owned micro-businesses and independent contractors, providing personalized business guidance.
Learn more →Connects small business owners with experienced mentors for free, personalized, virtual guidance in areas like finance, marketing, and operations, helping them overcome challenges, grow revenue, and create jobs through one-on-one support tailored to their goals.
Learn more →Provides confidential, no-cost business advising, training, and resources to help entrepreneurs and small businesses in Solano and Napa counties start, grow, and succeed through expert guidance, workshops, and access to funding opportunities.
Learn more →No-cost one-on-one advising, training, and mentorship programs for women entrepreneurs and small business owners across 21 centers in 53 California counties.
Learn more →No-cost advising program for tech startups in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, focused on Life Science Technologies, Medical Devices, Biomedical, ICT, and Clean Technologies. Part of the Economic Development Collaborative's (EDC) suite of SBDC services, with additional support through the Accelerate CA Inclusive Innovation Hub.
Learn more →Provides personalized, no-cost advising and training for food and hospitality businesses, connecting clients with industry experts to support startup, growth, and operations, including specialized programs for artisan foods, food trucks, and packaged goods.
Learn more →Provides personalized, no-cost advising and training for food and hospitality businesses, offering expert guidance on starting, growing, and managing operations, with specialized programs for startups, packaged goods, food trucks, and marketing.
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