Other Resources
Affordable Connectivity Program
Provides eligible households with up to a $30/month discount on internet service and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.
Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS)
Supports California small, diverse, and disabled veteran businesses pursue contract opportunities with the state through outreach, certification and education. OSDS administers and oversees the Small Business (SB), Small Business for the Purpose of Public Works (SB-PW), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (NVSA) certification programs.
California Workforce Development Board
Provides information and guidance regarding job training, placement, and business services.
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
Provide one-on-one technical assistance, information, and training to small businesses to help them compete more effectively on federal, state, and local government contracts at no cost.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Offer FREEf ace-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on a variety of topics. The California SBDC network is devoted to helping all industries and all levels of businesses with accessing capital, human resources, marketing/social media, e-commerce, accounting, pivoting strategies or any other business need.
Venturize.org
An on line resource hub that provides on-demand information for small business owners on a host of topics, including access to capital, COVID-19 relief, retirement, and healthcare and other workforce benefits.
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Offers permit and regulatory assistance.
CalOSBA Outsmart Disaster
Campaign provides California businesses with the resources they need to adequately prepare for and recover from all types of disasters and business interruptions.
iHub 2
Program focuses on DEi science and tech base firms in designated areas of the state. The program offers diverse entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop and grow their innovative ideas by bridging the connection to local networks and communities and increasing access to critical advising and training services.
California Office of Small Business Administration (CalOSBA)
Offers small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs a variety of tools and resources to help them start, manage, and grow.
California Investment & Innovation Program (Cal IIP)
Provides grants to enhance the capacity for community development financial institutions to provide technical assistance and capital access to economically disadvantaged communities throughout California. Up to $15,000 in grants will be awarded per calendar year.