Chicostart

Happy Giving Tuesday! Help us fulfill our mission to increase the economic well-being of people and communities through business development and local wealth creation. Chicostart's many programs serve thousands to start and grow businesses. Our programs reach women, rural folks, farmers and ranchers, low-income wage earners, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. We give thanks today and every day of the year for all the small businesses that make our community wonderful. Thes...e businesses support families and provide jobs. They mentor young adults into new professions. They provide much-needed goods and services. They keep the wealth local. We are honored to be part of the business-creation process here in Chico. Won't you help us celebrate the impact of entrepreneurs and small businesses every day by donating to our cause? Thank you! Donate here: https://buff.ly/33yniV8 #chicostart #thisischico #shoplocal #supportlocalbusinesses #GivingTuesday See more

Join us 01/20/21 @ 10AM for a follow up to our COVID-19 Re-Opening Tool Kit - We will cover Work Place Guidelines, Online Digital forms to accept Terms & Conditions, Workplace Signage and more.

Join the US 50 MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENT & REHABILITATION PROJECT on Building Connected!

The $500 million California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program that was announced by the Governor and the Legislature provides that support through a network of partners to ensure reach to highly impacted small businesses in disadvantaged communities, underserved small business groups, and in geographies and industries disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. Deadlines ROUND 1 Application Opens December 30, 2020 at 8:00 AM... Application Closes January 8, 2021 at 11:59 PM Start of Approval Notifications January 13, 2021 Applicants who submitted their application and submitted all documentation in the first round do not need to reapply; qualified applications will be automatically rolled over into the next funding round for consideration. See more

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Update for 1 Million Cups Chico.

Chicostart is pleased to announce a new opportunity for Butte College students to access the thriving entrepreneurial and tech hub in downtown Chico. This partnership is made possible through Strong Workforce Funding provided by the Far North Region Community Colleges, hosted at Butte College. Butte students who are interested may use the Chicostart shared office space for free at their convenience between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students can benefit from ...engaging tech and entrepreneurial events, high-speed internet, large and small conference rooms, a kitchen, lounge areas, and whiteboards at their disposal. Chicostart has diligent COVID practices in place such as disinfecting, social distancing, and face mask requirements. Chicostart is located in the downtown Chico Municipal Building at 411 Main Street Suite 101. Students can now coordinate with their instructors and Wendy Porter to get approved to access the facility. #chicostart #downtownchico #buttecollege See more

November Week 1 - Weekly Webinar Update - https://mailchi.mp/chicostart/weekly-webinar-4776666

Happy Fall everyone!

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Register today and find out more about Celebrating Woman's Small Business Month. http://californiawbc.org/women-shaping-the-new-economy/

October Week 4 - Weekly Webinar Update - https://mailchi.mp/chicostart/weekly-webinar-4774006

We wanted to give a shoutout to our #growTECH partner Credder! Credder is the world’s largest new review platform, having 10,000 total reviews and counting! Credder works to keep news outlets, authors, and articles credible. Instead of having a focus on traffic metrics, Credder established a platform to share quality online news. Where articles can be reviewed by journalists and the public using a rating system to review articles based on their credibility. A trustworthy press is the immune system of democracy, and Credder is the immune system of a trustworthy press. #growTECH #chicostart #partnerships #entrepreneurs

Our monthly newsletter is always packed FULL of events, job opportunities, important local news, and funding for your business opportunities! Subscribe now to make sure you're in the know for all of these updates: https://buff.ly/2FOG6Hk #chicostart #grants #businessresources #shoplocal

October Week 3 - Weekly Webinar Update - https://mailchi.mp/chicostart/weekly-webinar-10212020

At home office getting old? Reserve a downtown socially-distanced co-working office space for your self or small team. Unlimited free coffee, tea, 100Mb WiFi, free printing, conference rooms, private phone booths, drop in and dedicated desk memberships available. #ChicoStart #chico #entrepreneurship #thisischico #businessowner #backtoschool #coworking #sharedoffice #downtownchico

Now is the time to VOTE! We have an official ballot drop-off box placed right outside our office, as seen in the first photo. Be sure to keep these tips in mind when casting your vote this election: - Take a look at our official Butte County ballot drop off locations. NEVER drop off your ballot to a box that isn't listed as official! - Make sure to use a pen with black or blue ink, any other color could disqualify it - Fill out your ballot on a dry surface as to not damage i...t - Don't use a different signature than is already on file with the state - Write out the complete date (ex: 10/15/2020 NOT 10/15/20.) -If required by your state, make sure to provide additional identification - Send it in on time! - Share this post to help others in your county vote correctly and on time #chicostart #vote #thisischico #buttecounty See more