Northern California SBDC Network

As concerns continue about coronavirus (COVID-19), we can help you navigate available resources, answer your business questions and be a trusted partner for your business. Despite the impact of COVID-19, rest assured the SBDC is here to help and we value the privilege to be of service.

What we do

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One-on-One Advising

Our Business Advisors are industry experts who provide free, professional business advising in marketing, finance, accessing capital, and more.

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Trainings & Workshops

Gain skills and knowledge you need for your business to prosper by attending one of our informative workshops.

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Funding Assistance

Need money? Get expert help with business loan applications, investor packages, crowdfunding campaigns, and more.

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Events & Workshops

02 Apr
CANCELED Business Basics
Sierra SBDC
02 Apr
Webinar | Market Research #2: Using Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) [PTAC, Free]
Norcal PTAC
02 Apr
Webinar| How to Get Customers Series: Traction Testing (#5)
Capital Region SBDC
02 Apr
Lunch & Learn: Project Equity: Succession Transitions
Santa Cruz
03 Apr
Surviving COVID-19: Keeping Your Business Going with Marketing and Social Media
Marin County
03 Apr
Webinar (Schaus & Associate) | FAR 2020 - Part 18 - Emergency Acquisitions
Norcal PTAC
03 Apr
Surviving Together Webinar # 5 - Artisans & Self Employed Individuals
North Coast
06 Apr
Start Your Food Business with FBETA
Alameda SBDC
07 Apr
CANCELED Business Plan Development
Sierra SBDC
07 Apr
Financing for Your Expanding Business (2Years+) - April 7th
Solano
Full Calendar

Success Stories

Riverbed Yoga, Guerneville

Treats for Chickens, Cotati

Cool Earth Solar

Windy Point Fence, Humboldt County

Axiom Mobile Imaging

David Shoe Repair, Santa Rosa

Hip Chick Farms, Sebastopol

Napa Valley Bistro, Napa

The Gardening Tutor, Santa Rosa

Market Rates Insights, San Anselmo

Wellspring Aikido, Santa Rosa

Peas of Mind, San Francisco

News & Announcements

03/23/2020

Carranza Implements Automatic Deferment on Existing SBA Disaster Loans Through End of 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced changes to help borrowers still paying back SBA loans from previous disasters. By making this change,... more
02/06/2020

RFP for Contra Costa SBDC Host

The Northern California Small Business Development Center Program (Norcal SBDC) hosted by Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation ("HSUSPF") requests proposals be submitted from... more
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COVID-19

As concerns continue about coronavirus (COVID-19), we’re here to help you navigate available resources, answer your business questions and be a trusted partner for your business
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation.