Solano-Napa SBDC

Solano-Napa SBDC We're here to help you and your business thrive. The Solano-Napa SBDC is hosted by the Workforce Development Board of Solano County.

The Solano-Napa SBDC provides expert no-cost advising, webinars, and trainings to guide small business owners and entrepreneurs and foster economic growth in Solano and Napa Counties. The Solano-Napa SBDC offers free, individualized, and confidential one-on-one advising for existing businesses and start-ups with 500 or fewer employees. Business advisors are experienced in a variety of areas, inclu

ding business plans, marketing, restaurant operations, human resources, retail and product pricing. In addition to one-on-one advising and webinars, the Solano-Napa SBDC has several ongoing programs for business owners, including:

• Biz Rx: Developed by the Solano-Napa SBDC and launched in 2020, Biz Rx features two key components, both free to participants – a webinar series on marketing and revenue improvement opportunities as well as a confidential one-on-one assessment of your business with a SBDC advisor.

• Entrepreneurs Roundtables: The Solano Napa SBDC offers several business roundtables in both Solano and Napa counties for business owners to come together, share their experiences, and receive guidance and advice from their peers.

• NxLevel: The NxLevel Entrepreneurial Training Program is an 11-week comprehensive, practical business education and enhancement program for serious entrepreneurs. As part of the program, all participants hear from experts from multiple business disciplines and develop and present a business plan. To learn more about the Solano-Napa SBDC, visit solanonapasbdc.org, email [email protected] or call 707-646-1071.

Are you a small business owner impacted by the closures of Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Mare Island Dry Dock, or Valero Refin...
04/08/2026

Are you a small business owner impacted by the closures of Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Mare Island Dry Dock, or Valero Refinery? 💼

You may be eligible for grant funding of up to $25,000 to help stabilize operations, adapt, and retain employees!

The Workforce Development Board of Solano County, in partnership with the Solano-Napa SBDC, has launched the Solano Workforce Stability Grant Program to support businesses impacted by these recent closures in Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo.

Funding can be used for activities that support business stabilization and workforce retention. This may include technology upgrades, workforce training, marketing to replace lost revenue, and operational improvements.

🗓️ Applications are open through May 1, 2026.

Learn more and apply:
🔗 www.solanoemployment.org/funding

💻 📱 Beyond Basic Cybersecurity - Build cyber resilience with NorCal SBDC!Discover advanced cybersecurity tactics to stre...
03/23/2026

💻 📱 Beyond Basic Cybersecurity - Build cyber resilience with NorCal SBDC!

Discover advanced cybersecurity tactics to strengthen your business against ever-evolving threats at this no-cost webinar this Tuesday, March 24 at 1 pm.

We'll highlight:
✔️ The importance of password management
✔️ Multi-factor authentication
✔️ Emergency response plans
✔️ Staff training within today's digital space

Register now: https://norcalsbdc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V2jHpqarQVmWhJM-M3Bg1g #/registration

Whether you're just beginning your entrepreneurial journey or you've been in business over 30 years like Kendra Benz fro...
03/19/2026

Whether you're just beginning your entrepreneurial journey or you've been in business over 30 years like Kendra Benz from Solano Baking Company, the Solano-Napa SBDC and its team of expert advisors can provide the experience and resources to help you plan and achieve new levels of success.

Sign up today for no-cost business advising at solanonapasbdc.org.

👏 HAPPY SBDC DAY! 👏Today, the Solano-Napa SBDC proudly joins other NorCal SBDC centers to celebrate the local, regional,...
03/18/2026

👏 HAPPY SBDC DAY! 👏

Today, the Solano-Napa SBDC proudly joins other NorCal SBDC centers to celebrate the local, regional, and national impacts of the Small Business Development Center on the hard-working and inspiring entrepreneurs and business owners who help our communities to thrive.

We are here for you and your small business! Apply for no-cost advising or view our upcoming trainings at solanonapasbdc.org

🔧 Solano and Napa Manufacturers - this program is for you!NorCal SBDC is launching the California Roadmap for Small Manu...
03/16/2026

🔧 Solano and Napa Manufacturers - this program is for you!

NorCal SBDC is launching the California Roadmap for Small Manufacturers, designed to help small manufacturers strengthen operations and grow.

What you get:
• 1:1 advising with industry experts
• No-fee program for qualifying manufacturers
• Support in lean operations, supply chain, cybersecurity, HR, finance, and strategy

Plus: Cohort-based trainings that begin in April 2026!
📦 Strategic Planning for Manufacturers
🔗 Supply Chain Procurement

👉 Apply here: www.californiasbdc.org/mfg/

🚀 Our clients grew their sales by $22.9 MILLION in 2024-25 with help from the Solano-Napa SBDC!How can we help you grow ...
03/11/2026

🚀 Our clients grew their sales by $22.9 MILLION in 2024-25 with help from the Solano-Napa SBDC!

How can we help you grow your business?

👉 Become a client today at solanonapasbdc.org/join

When Deanna Hurn opened Fairfield’s Miracle Math Coaching more than 15 years ago, she admits she didn’t know the first t...
03/09/2026

When Deanna Hurn opened Fairfield’s Miracle Math Coaching more than 15 years ago, she admits she didn’t know the first thing about running a business.

What she did have was a vision 💡: a program inspired by brain-based learning and a team of academic coaches helping students build confidence in math.

Deanna reached out to the Solano-Napa SBDC for guidance and connected with business advisors she still talks to today 🤝

Over the years, she’s grown Miracle Math Coaching from an at-home startup into a thriving business with more than 20 academic coaches serving hundreds of students. The SBDC has been beside her every step of the way.

She still checks in regularly with her SBDC advisors because, as she says, “it’s one place where everything can come together.”

Learn more about the SBDC and sign up for no-cost business advising:
solanonapasbdc.org.

If you’re a start-up, home-based business, or first-time entrepreneur trying to land that all-important first loan 💡💼, t...
03/05/2026

If you’re a start-up, home-based business, or first-time entrepreneur trying to land that all-important first loan 💡💼, traditional banks might not be your best first call.

For many small businesses seeking $25,000–$75,000 in startup capital, micro-lenders offer a more realistic path to funding 💰. Plus, California has both state and federal programs designed specifically to help new borrowers get off the ground.

Want to understand how micro-lending works and how it could support your business goals? Join NorCal SBDC for this informative webinar:

📅 March 10, 2026
⏰ 10:30 am

🔗 Register here: https://norcalsbdc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1WluJjkASf-Xf2n3roS88g #/registration

Ready to level up your digital marketing game? 🚀Join NorCal SBDC’s Digital Marketing Series, a three-part webinar design...
03/03/2026

Ready to level up your digital marketing game? 🚀

Join NorCal SBDC’s Digital Marketing Series, a three-part webinar designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses ready to market with purpose.

From building your buyer persona to mastering SEO, paid ads, social media, email, SMS, and influencer marketing - this no-cost series walks you step-by-step from foundation to advanced ex*****on.

📅 March 4 | 10–11:30 am
Part 1: Laying the Digital Marketing Foundation & Crafting Your Buyer Persona

📅 March 11 | 10–11:30 am
Part 2: Mastering SEO, Paid Search & Paid Social Ads

📅 March 25 | 10–11:30 am
Part 3: Social Media, Email & SMS Marketing & Influencer Engagement

Whether you want more traffic, more sales, or stronger brand awareness, this free series is built to help you get there.

Register for these trainings and others from NorCal SBDC at norcalsbdc.org/events

👋 Thinking about retiring or selling your business in 2026?You don’t have to navigate it alone. The Solano-Napa SBDC is ...
02/24/2026

👋 Thinking about retiring or selling your business in 2026?

You don’t have to navigate it alone. The Solano-Napa SBDC is here to help you plan your perfect exit strategy at no cost to you. 💼📉

Whether you’re selling, merging, or passing the torch to family or employees, we’ll help you create a plan that fits your personal and financial goals.

🔗 Learn more: solanonapasbdc.org

Address

500 Chadbourne Drive
Fairfield, CA
94534

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(707) 646-1071

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