Butte College Small Business Development Center

Businesses in Butte, Glenn, Tehama, and Colusa counties, have you applied for the SBA EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) or if denied, have you applied for reconsideration? If not, contact the Butte College SBDC for assistance at no cost. https://www.sba.gov//covid-19-relief-op/eidl/covid-19-eidl

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates, connects, and empowers aspiring and current service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week. During the week, November 1-5, SBA and its extensive partner network celebrate the strength and resilience of the #VetBiz community by hosting events across the country and sharing information about the resources available to veteran en...trepreneurs. Discover transition assistance resources like Boots to Business or connect with your local Veterans Business Outreach Center to develop your business plan, receive marketing tips, and access government contracting opportunities. Join the conversation on social media by following Boots to Business on Twitter and Facebook and using the hashtag #VetBiz. Also, for businesses in Butte, Glenn, Tehama, and Colusa counties, please contact the Butte College SBDC for information relating to SBA programs to help you in your small business. https://www.sba.gov/national-veterans-small-business-week

USDA Announces Over $243 Million in Grants Awarded to Strengthen the Specialty Crop Industry. https://www.facebook.com/USDA/posts/248575050637835/

Supply chain attacks, misinformation campaigns, mobile malware and larger scale data breaches are just some of the threats to watch for next year. For businesses in Butte, Glenn, Colusa, and Tehama counties, contact the Butte College SBDC for assistance in fighting cybersecurity issues and helping manage threats. https://www.techrepublic.com//9-key-security-threats-that/

We are excited to begin working with Small Businesses in Colusa County! For the past few decades we have assisted small businesses in Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties in beginning businesses, providing assistance in marketing and management strategies, advised businesses in employment and HR related issues, as well as assisting businesses in finding financial assistance and pandemic related assistance. In our new region we look forward to learning more from local businesses,... as well as providing our experience and resources in helping to develop new and existing businesses. Please visit our website at https://www.buttecollegesbdc.com for additional information and types of businesses we serve. All of our services are at no-cost to businesses, so if you, or someone you know, could benefit from our assistance, please let us know. Colusa County Chamber of Commerce Colusa County Farm Bureau #smallbusiness #agriculture #ColusaCounty #Colusa #Williamsca #Arbuckle #MaxwellCA #PrincetonCA See more

As several of the grant programs for Northern California are winding down, what are your options? There are still national grants, SBA disaster loans, and other options to help your business weather the pandemic. Contact a consultant at the Butte College Small Business Development Center for additional information at no cost. http://www.buttecollegesbdc.com

The Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration released a simplified forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program loans under $50,000. The simplified form cuts the application’s size down from five pages to two, and removes most of the questions aimed at ensuring that the loans were used for the program’s intended purposes. Visit us at the Butte College Small Business Development Center for help in applying for #PPPLoanForgiveness and looking at other options for support for your small business. #PPP #pppforgiveness #EIDL #sbaloans #SBA http://www.buttecollegesbdc.com

#TehamaCounty, there are several grant opportunities for #SmallBusiness now, from $500 - $20,000. Contact the Butte College Small Business Development Center for additional information and to be connected with an advisor to help in the application process at no charge.

With the new CFAP 2 coming out to help Ag related businesses, there is a lot to understand. Sign up with the Small Business Development Center to learn more about what it provides and help in gaining access to it. https://www.fb.org/market-intel/breaking-down-cfap-2.0

Please share with businesses in Butte county... The application period for the Butte Business Stabilization Program is now open. By working with small businesses in Butte County, the Butte College Small Business Development Center is helping these applicants to put together required information and prepare them to submit their applications for the grant. The grant is designed to assist small businesses directly impacted by COVID-19. The grant will provide up to $15,000 grants... to businesses with five or fewer employees, and up to $25,000 grants to businesses with 6-10 employees. Businesses will apply online at www.buttebusinessresourcehub.org. However, please sign up with the Butte College SBDC for assistance in gathering the information and producing the materials needed to apply for the grant. To register at no cost, please visit www.buttecollegesbdc.com. The grant is funded through the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. These grant funds are necessary to assist Butte County businesses with costs associated with the impacts of business closures, the costs associated with adherence to local requirements for safe business re-openings, and the financial impacts due to loss of sales as a result of COVID-19. #butte #buttegrant #buttebusinessstabilizationprogram

"Today, Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced the kick-off for National Small Business Week. The virtual event, rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held September 22-24. National Small Business Week honors the nation’s small businesses, many of which are veteran, women and minority-owned, for their achievements and dedication to their communities. This year’s National Small Business Week activities will include numerous educational panels providing retooling and innovative practices for entrepreneurs as our nation’s small businesses look to pivot and recover toward a stronger economy." https://www.sba.gov//national-small-business-week-kick-sep

USDA to purchase up to $3 billion in fresh produce, dairy and meat products from American producers of all sizes through the Farmers to Families Food Box program - if you are a producer, check it out here: https://www.ams.usda.gov/selli/farmers-to-families-food-box

2020 CWE Virtual Women Business Leaders Conference - October 6-8 - Keynote Panel Announced #womenbusinessowners #womeninbusiness #womenownedbusiness https://www.cweonline.org//2019-Women-Business-Leaders-Con

SBA, USDA Rural Development, Business & Industry Economic Resources Webinar COVID19 has challenged America’s small businesses like never before. Join leaders from USDA and SBA to learn about programs that are helping small businesses access critically needed working capital including those in rural and communities, farmers, and ranchers. Thursday August 27, 2020... 10 am PST The SBA will provide an update on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and forgiveness for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The USDA/B&I portion will include a discussion about the CARES Act passed by Congress authorizing additional loan guarantee authority for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and creating the Business and Industry (B&I) CARES Act Program. This event is free and includes a question and answer session with USDA and SBA https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJi//82528788886-l

Ag instructors prepare to teach classes virtually - #AgAlert story with comments from @ShastaCollege @reedleycollege @ChicoState @NipomoHS @CalPoly_CAFES and others https://bit.ly/2EcRGe5

@famfarms has a new #California #farm directory launching later this month! #farmers & #ranchers - make sure you you are registered & spread the word! https://caff.org/directoryform/

Looking for some Ag related assistance to get through the pandemic? Contact us at the Butte College Small Business Development Center for specifics on the CFAP program as well as other possibilities. https://twitter.com/usdafsa/status/1296112838876921859?s=20