Business,
Better.

Last year SBDC helped more than 16,000 businesses based in Northern California realize $645 Million dollars in capital investment, and create over 10,000 new jobs. Find out what we can do for your business.

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Whether it’s access to capital, human resources, compliance, marketing, accounting, or any other business need — SBDC is your one-stop-shop for accelerating small business success.

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Raising Capital for Small Business Workshop Series

2024 Capital Summit

Fundamental Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy

Intermediate Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy

Spanish – Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy

Small Business Workshop Series




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SBDC Advising Services


Our team of expert advisors can help you navigate the market’s many unexpected turns – at every stage of your business – from startup to expansion to sale.

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Meet Our Advisors


Our advisors understand the realities of running a business and have helped countless entrepreneurs pull through challenging periods and plan their recovery.

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Trainings


Our online trainings and workshops offer applicable, real-world information and helpful advice. Visit our calendar to see upcoming SBDC events.

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Real Businesses,
Real Results



Read inspiring stories of actual SBDC clients who’ve climbed the entrepreneurial mountain.

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