Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center

Deadline Extended for First Round of Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Applications! Now due January 13, 2021 For more info, visit: https://business.ca.gov/deadline-extended-for-first-round-/

Hay ayuda disponible para todos los negocios del condado de Sonoma. Haga clic en el enlace para que pueda acceder el seminario web y ver todos los requisitos para completar su solicitud. https://www.dropbox.com//lsuzmm/AAAYQq5vxi_72R3dnJAzJ_Zaa

[En Español Abajo] APPLICATIONS OPEN! CA SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT ... Application Closes January 8, 2021 at 11:59 PM Please note, this is NOT a first come first serve grant. For more information, visit the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program website ( https://careliefgrant.com/) and learn about: Eligibility Requirements Necessary Application Documents Where to Apply: View Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) in Sonoma County that will be accepting grant applications - https://careliefgrant.com/partner/sonoma/ GRANT WEBINARS: The Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center is providing Grant Webinars to discuss eligibility requirements, what the funding can be used for, required application documents, and who to contact for assistance. Register for a webinar today! https://www.napasonomasbdc.org//state-california-covid-19- ¡LAS SOLICITUDES ABREN! LA SUBVENCIÓN DE AYUDA COVID-19 PARA PEQUEÑOS NEGOCIOS DE CALIFORNIA La solicitud cierra el 8 de enero de 2021, a las 11:59 PM Tenga en cuenta que esta NO es una subvención por orden de llegada. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web del Programa de Subvenciones de Ayuda COVID-19 para Pequeños Negocios de California ( https://careliefgrant.com/) y obtenga información sobre: Requisitos de Elegibilidad Documentos Necesarios para Aplicar Dónde Presentar la Solicitud: Consulte las Instituciones Financieras de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDFI, por sus siglas en inglés) en el Condado de Sonoma que aceptarán solicitudes de subvenciones - https://careliefgrant.com/partner/sonoma/ SEMINARIOS WEB SOBRE SUBVENCIONES El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeños Negocios Napa-Sonoma ofrece seminarios web sobre las subvenciones para discutir los requisitos de elegibilidad, para qué pueden utilizarse los fondos, los documentos de solicitud requeridos y a quién contactar para obtener ayuda. ¡Regístrese para un seminario web hoy! https://www.napasonomasbdc.org//state-california-covid-19-

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) - Apply By December 30 [Español abajo] The Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program pro...vides small businesses (500 employees or less) and nonprofits with low-interest loans to help small businesses overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing due to COVID-19. The deadline to apply for this loan is December 30. For help with the EIDL process, contact the Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center. https://www.napasonomasbdc.org/ ------------ Préstamo par Paliar los Daños Económicos Causados por un Desastre (EIDL, sus Siglas Eninglés): Solicítelo Antes del 30 de Diciembre El Programa Economic Injury Disaster Loan (Préstamos para Desastres por Lesiones Económicas o EIDL) de la SBA (Administración de Pequeñas Empresas) ofrece préstamos con tasas de inter interés muy bajas a pequeñas empresas (500 empleados o menos) y organizaciones sin fines de lucro para ayudarles a superar la pérdida temporal de ingresos que están experimentando debido al COVID-19. La fecha límite para solicitar este préstamo es el 30 de diciembre. Para obtener ayuda con el proceso de EIDL, comuníquese con el Napa Sonoma Small Business Development Center (Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Napa Sonoma). https://www.napasonomasbdc.org/

! Rx Business Review is an intensive review to assess your business and help you uncover opportunities. ... Regularly $500, Rx Business Reviews are currently FREE for small businesses in Sonoma County and Napa County who are disaster-impacted and meet the criteria. LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.napasonomasbdc.org/services/Rx-for-business

Come meet Cathy Balach who is our marketing business advisor and learn how she can help you with your business through the SBDC. John will be here to share during the second half all the latest updates! Be sure to share this with fellow business owners that way they can tune in even on the replay! ... If you need support, reach out to the SBDC today! (Please note, this will be our last Facebook Live before the holiday season kicks in)

Small Business Grant [Español abajo] COVID-19 has been especially challenging for many of our local businesses. The State of California has allocated $500 milli...on for a COVID-19 Relief Grant for Small Businesses. Grants of up to $25,000 will be distributed to underserved micro and small businesses throughout the state. The deadline to apply is January 13, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. There will be two rounds of applications. However, one complete application will qualify applicants to be considered for both rounds. The Round 2 timeline has not been announced. More information on eligibility, requirements, necessary application documents, and how to apply below: https://careliefgrant.com/ The Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center is providing Grant Webinars to discuss eligibility requirements, what the funding can be used for, required application documents, and who to contact for assistance. See below for a list of webinar dates and times: https://www.napasonomasbdc.org//state-california-covid-19- ------------ Programas Estatales de Alivio a las Pequeñas Empresas Más información aquí: https://cityofpetaluma.org/ultimas-novedades-del-dia-6-de-/

Spread the word! Drive-thru PPE distribution this Saturday (December 5) from 1:00-4:00pm at St. Helena Unified School District Parking Lot (465 Main Street). *P...lease enter the driveway from the southbound side of hwy 29, turning right into the parking lot.* ¡Compartan esta información! Distribución de equipo de protección personal servicio al auto este sábado (5 de diciembre) de 1:00 a 4:00pm estacionamiento de St. Helena Unified School District Parking Lot (465 Main Street). *Favor de ingresar por la entrada desde el lado sur de la carretera 29 y gire a la derecha hacia el estacionamiento* ParentsCAN California State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Owning and Investing in Real Estate for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 10:30a-12:00pm This webinar will impart critical information for anyone interested in buying real estate, especially for small business owners looking to secure their long term future by owning their property, plant and equipment.... Register here: https://sbdc.events/realestate

Looking to reach more of the right customers? If so, join us LIVE as we welcome Molly O'Kane to the show! Molly is an SBDC Business Advisor helping empower small-business owners with easy-to-use steps for reaching more of the right customers. She specializes in email marketing, websites, and Google Analytics. Remember, if you need any assistance at all please reach out so that we can pair you up with a business advisor today!

Looking to start your own small business? Or to expand your existing small business? The brand-new Sonoma County Biomass Business Competition (BioBiz Competition) is offering cash seed money prize and technical service award packages to the best small business projects that can innovate with local wood products! The wood material must be removed and utilized from Sonoma County’s forested lands. The Competition launches Feb 1st, 2021. We encourage you to grow in the exciting fields of forestry, air quality, and land management. For more information, or to sign up for our email newsletter, or sign up for updates and to learn how you can apply, please go to: NoSoCoAir.org/biobiz.html #SoCoBioBiz

Ryan Kelly from WSI (We Simplify the Internet) which is the world's largest and most successful network of digital marketers will be joining us LIVE! Join us to hear from Ryan how using the SBDC has played a critical role in growing his business and how the SBDC can help your business! Tune in LIVE to discover how we can help your business grow at no-cost to you!

Napa County Small Business Stabilization Grant Program begins TODAY at 3pm! For more information on the program and how to apply, click here https://buff.ly/3mk5CUN

FREE upcoming webinars & Wednesday Power Hour! For more information, click here https://buff.ly/2HBLGNQ

Free Marketing Webinars Every Wednesday Sponsored by Russian River Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Find out more here: https://conta.cc/3fPlHiR

Contact the Napa-Sonoma SBDC for assistance with PPP forgiveness or if you’re seeking funding for your business. We’re here to help you and your business to succeed!

Let's celebrate the diversity and beauty that small businesses bring to our communities by shopping with them this holiday season. #SmallBusinessSaturday #SmallBizSaturday #SBDCcares #SmallBusinessLove

Check out this weeks ONLINE workshops! For more information and to register, visit www.napasonomasbdc.org/calendar

Small Business Saturday (11/28) is our opportunity to give back to the businesses who support our communities all year long!

Ryan Kelly from WSI (We Simply the Internet) which is the world's largest and most successful network of digital marketers will be joining us LIVE! Join us to hear from Ryan how using the SBDC has played a critical role in growing his business and how the SBDC can help your business! Tune in LIVE to discover how we can help your business grow at no-cost to you!

Did you pivot your restaurant to take-out and are wondering how you can still serve your customer and deliver exceptional service? Join us for an afternoon and learn some great ideas on how to put the Service back into the Service Industry. 11/2 @ 2pm... For more info and to register https://bit.ly/37vrIit See more

Supporting California’s Small Businesses to Promote Equity and Resiliency in Recovery The California Rebuilding Fund is a loan program to support California’s small businessesespecially those located in economically disadvantaged and historically under-banked areas of the state. Businesses who employed 50 or less full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) and had gross revenues of less than $2.5 million or below in 2019 are eligible to apply. Full eligibility requirements are... included in the Business Requirements tab. The loans are flexible, transparent and are designed to help businesses access the capital and advisory services they need to get through these challenging economic times. To fill out a pre-application and match with a participating community lender, click here www.connect2capital.com//california-rebuilding-fund-pre-a/

Are you in the process of starting a business or developing a business plan? Tune in LIVE and meet Business Advisor Jerry Jinnett who can help you with your planning!

The Workforce Alliance of the North Bay is teaming up with CareerPoint to offer a Virtual Job Fair for Napa County on Friday, November 20 from 10a-1p. Napa County: Register at http://bit.ly/NapaJobFair

Join us LIVE as we welcome SBDC Business Advisor Paul Bozzo to the show! Paul works with startups and fast-growth companies to solidify their business model, refine the business plan, create financial projections, and secure SBA, angel, or crowdfunding. John will be here as well to give us all the latest updates during the second half of the show! ... Remember, if you need help, reach out and get paired up with an SBDC Business Advisor today! The cost is FREE!

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| : Learn what Facebook can do for your business. In this workshop, you'll gain perspe...ctive of Facebook as a strategic marketing tool for your business. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:00pm to 3:00pm Hosted by Russian River Chamber Sponsored by the County of Sonoma Class by the Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center Register here: https://www.napasonomasbdc.org//webinar-social-media-why-f

A great resource Northern California Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Norcal PTAC) is a government funded nonprofit formed to help small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies. Watch for upcoming webinars!

Quick schedule change regarding our Facebook Live show... We will be going LIVE on the following dates so be sure to update your calendars: 11/17... 12/1 12/15 We hope to see you then and thank you so much for always tuning into our broadcast! Remember, you can always catch up on previous episodes by visiting the "video" tab here on our Facebook page.

Attention service members! National Veterans Small Business Week is a great time to check that you’re using all the financial assistance available to you. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3maTULT

Are you seeking out access to capital or loan financing to start, grow or expand your business? If so, join us LIVE and meet our Business Advisor Albert Lerma who can help you with that!

It’s National Veterans Small Business Week! Stay up to date on available federal resources as you continue to manage the effects of COVID-19. Find what you need: https://bit.ly/2SVCOEY

CONGRATULATIONS to our own advisor, Mariana Almaraz, for being 1 of 13 recognized for the 2020 Latino Business Leadership Awards presented by the North Bay Business Journal What Does This Mean? "Receiving this award as a Hispanic community leader means a big responsibility for me," said Mariana. "It is not an accomplishment. It is an ongoing commitment. People trust me and reach out to me when they need help, because they know I will lead them in the right direction."... Mariana teaches SBDC webinars in Spanish and works with the Hispanic business community, sharing her expertise and passion for entrepreneurship! She also hosts Napa Sonoma SBDC Facebook Live in Spanish each Tuesday morning at 11am.

FREE upcoming webinars & Wednesday Power Hour! For more information, click here https://buff.ly/2HBLGNQ

Check out this weeks ONLINE workshops! For more information and to register, visit www.napasonomasbdc.org/calendar

Did you pivot your restaurant to take-out and are wondering how you can still serve your customer and deliver exceptional service? Join us for an afternoon and learn some great ideas on how to put the Service back into the Service Industry. 11/2 @ 2pm... For more info and to register https://bit.ly/37vrIit See more

Join us LIVE as we welcome SBDC Business Advisor Paul Bozzo to the show! Paul works with startups and fast-growth companies to solidify their business model, refine the business plan, create financial projections, and secure SBA, angel, or crowdfunding. John will be here as well to give us all the latest updates during the second half of the show! ... Remember, if you need help, reach out and get paired up with an SBDC Business Advisor today! The cost is FREE!

| : Learn what Facebook can do for your business. In this workshop, you'll gain perspe...ctive of Facebook as a strategic marketing tool for your business. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:00pm to 3:00pm Hosted by Russian River Chamber Sponsored by the County of Sonoma Class by the Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center Register here: https://www.napasonomasbdc.org//webinar-social-media-why-f

Doing Business with the Government FREE WEBINARS Government Contracting 101 | 10/21 10-11am Federal Procurement Fraud Overview & Practical Insights | 10/22 10-11:30am Intro to Government Contracting for Women-Owned Businesses | 10/27 10-11am Intro to SBIR/STTR Funding | 10/29 10-11am... For more information: https://buff.ly/313Cet9

Join us as we welcome the Russian River Chamber CEO Karin Moss & Business Lab Manager, Roger Coryell who will be here to talk about...how they have pivoted in the face of the pandemic and what their strategic plan is moving forward. John will of course be providing us with all the latest updates during the second half of our show. If you need anything be sure to reach out (you can use the contact button at the top of our page here or visit us at https://www.napasonomasbdc.org/) & remember, advising is FREE!

Join us LIVE as we welcome Lisa Orloff who will be here to tell us about the Rohnert Park and Cotati Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase 2020... 'Re-Imagined' the entire month of October. John will be here to give you all the latest updates during the second half of the show.

Join us LIVE to learn about the NEW Sonoma County Small Business Stabilization Grant Program (time-sensitive)! Joining us will be Marcos J. Suarez, the Business Diversity Program Manager at the Sonoma County Economic Development Board. Be sure to share this with fellow business owners as we know not everyone can make it and this is time-sensitive.