California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

In observance of Cesar Chavez Day, our office is closed. Today we honor his powerful words and achievements that have greatly impacted our lives and communities.

Join CalOSBA in celebrating today by shopping local at a small business. Call a friend and explore your neighborhood's small shops and learn more about the businesses in your community. Fun Fact: For every dollar you spend at a local small business, $0.67 goes back into your community. Supporting small, strengthens us all! #ShopSmall #ShopLocal

March is Women's History Month and CalOSBA didn't want to miss the opportunity to celebrate and recognize Women-Owned small businesses who trailblazed their own path to success. We acknowledge the contributions women have made to our economies and small businesses for decades. Your passion and expertise do not go unrecognized or unappreciated. In case you didn't know, women entrepreneurs in California now own about 43.7% of the state’s small businesses, contributing to innovation and economic growth. Let’s keep supporting and empowering these trailblazing leaders. If you're interested in growing your small business, connect with a Women's Business Center today by visiting us online: https://bit.ly/3sbbzvh #WomensHistoryMonth #WomanOwnedBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs

Was your business impacted by the LA Wildfires? There’s still time to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans to support recovery. ?? Physical Damage Loans – Covers repairs or replacement of buildings, machinery, inventory, and other physical assets. New deadline: March 31, 2025 ?? Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) – Provides working capital to help businesses stay afloat. Deadline: October 8, 2025 ?? Apply online: sba.gov/disaster ?? Need in-person support? Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) and other no-cost business resource centers are available to help. Find locations on our website: https://lnkd.in/gYzkyrYJ ?? Free Business Recovery Assistance – Work with an advisor at no cost for recovery strategies and guidance. Connect with a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) near you. ? Act now. Applying keeps your options open—you don’t have to accept the loan, but missing the deadline means missing the opportunity. ?Su negocio fue afectado por los incendios forestales de Los ángeles? Todavía hay tiempo para solicitar préstamos para desastres de la U.S. Small Business Administration para apoyar la recuperación. ?? Préstamos por Da?os Físicos - Cubre reparaciones o reemplazo de edificios, maquinaria, inventario y otros activos físicos. Nueva fecha límite: 31 de marzo de 2025 ?? Préstamos por Da?os Económicos por Desastre (EIDL) - Proporciona capital circulante para ayudar a los negocios a mantenerse a flote. Fecha límite: 8 de octubre de 2025 ?? Solicite en línea: sba.gov/es/desastre ?? ? Necesita apoyo en persona? Los Centros de Recuperación de Desastres (DRC) y otros centros de recursos empresariales sin costo están disponibles para ayudar. Encuentre las ubicaciones en nuestra página web: https://lnkd.in/gYzkyrYJ ?? Asistencia gratuita para la recuperación de empresas: trabaje con un asesor sin costo para obtener estrategias de recuperación y orientación. Conéctese con un Centro de Desarrollo de Peque?os Negocios (SBDC) cerca de usted. ? Actúe ya. La solicitud mantiene sus opciones abiertas-usted no tiene que aceptar el préstamo, pero dejar pasar la fecha límite significa perder la oportunidad. #LAFires #LAWildfires

The entrepreneurial mindset takes hold young in California... The Future Is Now. This video series tells the stories of some of California’s youngest – and most driven – startup founders. We hope that learning about their journeys will inspire entrepreneurs of all ages across California. Save the date for our next episode of The Future is Now featuring Fusion NFC and ChicoSTART on Tuesday, April 1st. In case you missed it, watch episodes 1 and 2 of The Future Is Now: https://bit.ly/4iES17B Jermaine Carter-Gibson Dr. Tara Lynn Gray #TheFutureIsNow

?? We're excited to share our latest Employment & Labor Law webinar episode featuring CalSavers. The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), in partnership with California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber), is offering a FREE webinar series on important labor & employment topics. Learn about CalSavers – what it is, who’s required to participate, and what actions you need to take! Don’t miss out on expert guidance to help your business stay compliant and thrive! Register for the FREE webinar and learn about the following: What is CalSavers, and why was it created? What types of businesses are required to run the CalSavers program, and which ones are not? What exactly are businesses required to do, and by what deadline? https://bit.ly/4iMD8zY #CalOSBA #CalChamber #CalSavers #SmallBusiness #EmploymentLaw

Such a great time celebrating #SBDCDay in California. We're grateful for our partners and the opportunity to serve small businesses throughout the state. Our California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) leadership, including Dr. Tara Lynn Gray, Clair Whitmer, and Diane Lydon represented for the festivities. ?? #SBDCDay #SupportSmallBusiness #CalOSBA Daniel Fitzgerald Destiney Iglesias

Happy #SBDCDay, California! We're grateful for our partnership with California SBDC and supporting our small business communities. Thank you to, Daniel Fitzgerald, for sharing!

Join us for the San Joaquin Public Agency Consortium (SJPAC)'s "Get Connected" event— your gateway to contracting and procurement opportunities with state and local agencies. ?? Tuesday March 25th, 2025 ?? 9:00 a.m. - Noon ?? Stockton Worknet Center - 6221 West Lane, Stockton Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or just starting in the world of government procurement, this is your chance to make valuable connections and gain insights that can propel your business forward. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gW7BvMfK

Disaster Preparedness in Childcare: Essential Resources and Tools for Continuous Care Join us on March 20th at 6 p.m. for an essential no-cost webinar designed to help small business owners in the childcare industry overcome disruptions and stay resilient in times of crisis. We’ll explore key resources and tools to prepare for and recover from any business interruption. We’ll walk you through CalOSBA’s Outsmart Disaster 101 in Spanish, helping you build resilience and create a custom Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience with the Resiliency Roadmap workbook and fillable forms. Hosted by CalOSBA and San Diego Women's Business Center. Secure your spot now and register here: https://lnkd.in/gaAcxhuZ Preparación ante desastres en guarderías: Recursos y herramientas esenciales para una continua atención Acompá?enos el 20 de marzo a las 6 p.m. para un seminario web esencial sin costo, dise?ado para ayudar a los propietarios de peque?os negocios de guardería a superar las interrupciones y mantenerse resilientes en tiempos de crisis. Exploraremos recursos y herramientas clave para prepararse y recuperarse de cualquier interrupción del negocio. Le guiaremos a través de CalOSBA's Outsmart Disaster 101 en espa?ol, ayudándole a construir resiliencia y crear un Plan de Continuidad de Negocio personalizado (BCP). Además, obtendrá experiencia práctica con el Guia Hacia la Resiliencia y los formularios rellenables. Organizado por CalOSBA y San Diego Women's Business Center. Asegure su lugar ya e regístrese aquí: https://lnkd.in/gaAcxhuZ