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Business Resources

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    Development

    • ChicoSTART — Offering startup incubation, mentoring, workshops, internships, tech talks, student to business projects, entrepreneurial events, think tanks, and satellite office programs based in downtown Chico.
    • Women’s Business Center In Jedi — Offering free business counseling and training classes to help people start and grow their small businesses.
    • Sierra Small Business Development Center — Offering various services for businesses at all stages, from startup to expansion. They offer 1:1 advising, financing assistance, and training.
    • SCORE — A nonprofit offering free mentoring, workshops, and resources to small businesses. Additionally, online resources, templates, and local events to help entrepreneurs succeed.
    • NorCal Veterans Business Outreach Center — Helping veterans start or grow their businesses with services, including business advising, training, and resource referrals.
    • Resources for LGBTQ Entrepreneurs — A list of great resources to help LGBTQ business owners thrive through peer networking, educational and leadership training, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
    • Resources for Native American Entrepreneurs — The SBA provides opportunities in contracting, business development, and other programs for Native American small business owners.
    • Business Guide — The SBA keeps an up-to-date and comprehensive guide on planning, launching, managing, and growing your business.
    • The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) — No-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention, expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
    • U.S. Small Business Administration — Providing various programs and services to help small businesses start, grow, expand, and recover. They offer resources for women-owned businesses, Native American-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and other underserved groups.

    Chambers of Commerce

    Financial

    • America's Seed Fund — Providing funding to small businesses in exchange for a share of the profits.
    • What is a Profit and Loss Statement? — Learn about a P&L statement, how it helps you to improve your business decision-making going forward, and how to write one.
    • Employment Development Department — Offering job search assistance, unemployment insurance benefits, disability insurance benefits, paid family leave benefits, tax help, and business resources.
    • Grant and Government Contract Eligibility for Businesses and Nonprofits — This guide provides essential information and resources to ensure you're eligible to tap into federal grants and contracts.
    • Plumas Bank — A local community bank offering a full array of business banking services with expertise and personal service, including loans, online account services, and business advisors.

    Wildfire Recovery

    • PG&E Connects Customers with Support and Recovery Resources in Wildfire-Affected Communities — Consumer protection & assistance programs are available for customers Impacted by the Park, Thompson, Borel, and Gold Complex Fires.
    • Disaster Assistance — Explore SBA's low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.
    • State of Emergency Tax Relief — Offering emergency tax or fee relief for disaster-affected taxpayers. Services may include extending tax return due dates, relief of penalty and interest, or replacement copies of records lost due to disasters.
    • Disaster Resources — A list of disaster resources for Californians. Provides information on how to apply for financial assistance from FEMA and SBA. Also provides information on how to get help from GO-Biz.

    Statistics

    Utilities

    • Plumas Sierra Telecommunications — Providing reliable internet and networking solutions to small businesses in Plumas County. Offering high-speed connections and technical support to help businesses operate efficiently and securely.
    • Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative — Providing financial incentives, technical assistance, and consulting services to help businesses reduce energy consumption and costs, adopt clean energy, and make informed decisions.

    Agricultural

    • Plumas County Department of Agriculture — The county offers a range of programs and services, including a Community Supported Agriculture Program, Firewood Information, an Industrial Hemp Program, Marketing support, and Pesticide Use and Permitting assistance.
    • AgStart — A nonprofit organization that supports agriculture, food, and health entrepreneurs with mentorship, education, incubation, community, and connections.
    • Plumas-Sierra County Farm Bureau — Helping farmers and ranchers through advocacy, ongoing outreach, and economic services and products.
    • U.S. Food and Drug Administration — Licensing for Agricultural Handlers: Produce License, Meat Processing, Eggs, and Dairy.