Business Assistance
Small businesses today face a particularly challenging, fast-evolving marketplace -- it's critical to have expert technical assistance to help guide your planning. The Chamber of Commerce can link you to free assistance from our partners.
Business Planning and Technical Assistance
East Bay SBDC
SBDC is making big impact on our local communities.
East Bay SBDC is proud to be part of the greater NorCal SBDC network and work together to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses with tools and insights to start, grow, and pivot their businesses.
Score East Bay
SBDC is making big impact on our local communities.
East Bay SBDC is proud to be part of the greater NorCal SBDC network and work together to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses with tools and insights to start, grow, and pivot their businesses.
SBA
They support America's small businesses. The Small Business Administration connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.
Entrepreneur Support & Financing
Working Solutions
Working Solutions CDFI makes affordable capital and free business consulting available to diverse entrepreneurs in California. They use concessionary capital, philanthropic support, and strategic partnerships to originate low-cost loans, deliver restorative grants, and provide business consulting to historically marginalized entrepreneurs, prioritizing BIPOC, low-income individuals, and women, many of whom are at the cross section of several unjust and systemic barriers.
ICA
ICA provides coaching, connections, and capital to grow Bay Area businesses and close the gender and racial wealth gap. They provide two program tracks to help you scale your business, build a great team, and get ready for investment. Their 12-week accelerator programs give you the knowledge, mentorship, and community you need to build the business you envision.
Workshops
Small Business Week
The first week of May, the SLCC hosts free workshops on digital marketing, financing, accounting, crime prevention, and many other topics.
Throughout the year, the Chamber of Commerce and the city's Economic Development Department host workshops on a variety of business topics. Learn more by visiting our calendar of events, SLCC Calendar, and checking out the Economic Development Departments website.
