Business Resources
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.
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
StatsAmerica
Providing data on regional profiles, innovation, and CEDS. It also has tools for measuring distress, opportunity zones, and workforce.
City-Data
Offering detailed, informative profiles for every city and county in the United States.
Demographic Research Unit (DRU) of the California Department of Finance
The official source of demographic data for state planning and budgeting.
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.
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