Business Resources

Development

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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