California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

Is your business prepared for an earthquake? Join us tomorrow for a FREE Outsmart Disaster webinar at 4 p.m. and join the World's Largest Earthquake Drill at 10:17 a.m. on Thursday!

Join us for an engaging webinar presented by CalOSBA , the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, and the U.S. Census Bureau. This session is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to access and effectively utilize the diverse range of business data products and resources available through the Census Bureau. We will showcase the Census Business Builder (CBB) tool, a powerful public resource for crafting data-driven policies and developing comprehensive business plans. Whether you’re looking to enhance your business strategy, inform community initiatives, or gain insights for decision-making, this webinar will provide you with the essential tools and knowledge to leverage Census data effectively. REGISTER TODAY: https://lnkd.in/gQ8iRHU5

Join us for "Navigating for Success: Small Business Entrepreneurial Journey," a free online event hosted by CalOSBA and ChicoSTART. This interactive webinar is tailored for small business owners and startups, providing vital resources, tools, and strategies to help you start, manage, and grow your business effectively. Learn how to connect with key resource partners and explore the comprehensive support available at ChicoSTART. Registration is required—secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/3zSMjOh

?? Exciting News! The U.S. Department of Treasury has awarded CalOSBA $10 million to help small businesses grow and hire. Funding from Biden-Harris Administration will expand technical assistance to small businesses that operate in the innovation economy or contract with government agencies. For more details, read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3NgKzle

?? Governor Gavin Newsom has requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to help communities impacted by the Park and Borel fires rebuild. ?? The Park Fire (429,603 acres) and Borel Fire (59,288 acres) caused massive destruction in Kern, Butte, and Tehama counties. The declaration would provide critical FEMA aid, Small Business Loans, and more. Learn more: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-11jc #WildfireRecovery #DisasterRelief #GovernorNewsom #OutsmartDisaster Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom Kern County Butte County County of Tehama California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Last week, Hispanic Heritage Month started and CalOSBA is celebrating! We acknowledge and greatly appreciate the contributions to our communities. We can all show our support by shopping with Hispanic-owned small businesses in California. Tag your favorite Hispanic-Owned small business below.?

?Está su negocio preparado para lo inesperado? Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de la Preparación: ?es el momento de asegurarse de que está preparado para cualquier interrupción! únase a nuestro seminario web GRATUITO #OutsmartDisaster para crear paso a paso una guía del camino hacia la resiliencia y mantenga su negocio funcionando. Próxima sesión en vivo: 25 de septiembre de 2024. No se lo pierda: ?sea proactivo y proteja su negocio! ?Regístrese ahora! Bit.ly/OD-Espanol?? For English webinar: bit.ly/OD-101 #ResiliencyRoadmap #PreparednessMonth

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Get the inside scoop on scaling your business with insights from industry leaders—join our SCALE is Now in Session webinar! Don't miss out on hearing from Stephanie Garcia (California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)), Luci Montgomery (U.S. Small Business Administration), and Sharon Smith (California Department of Insurance). There is still time to register for our free webinar: https://bit.ly/3AVJk87 We'll see you today at 3 p.m. on Zoom!

From startup to scaling up, find the support you need with our SCALE webinar featuring top experts from the California Department of Insurance, U.S. Small Business Administration and California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)! Don't miss out on hearing from Luci Montgomery (SBA), Sharon Smith (CDI), and Stephanie Garcia (CalOSBA). There is still time to register for our free webinar: https://bit.ly/3AVJk87 We'll see you today at 3 p.m. on Zoom!