Sonoma Small Business Development Center

08/06/2026

Ready to take your business out of the living room and into a storefront?

If you've been working from home and are dreaming of opening your first physical brick-and-mortar location, it's time to take that next step with total confidence.

Join us for the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟴-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽.

A specialized in-person and hybrid series created for Santa Rosa small business owners who are ready to expand.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:

A rock-solid understanding of commercial leasing fundamentals.

Essential tools to evaluate whether a property matches your business goals.

Clear insights into common lease structures, obligations, and more.

📅 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳: Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: City of Santa Rosa Community Engagement, 637 First Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Funding for this 8-week bootcamp series has been made possible through a collaboration with the City of Santa Rosa Economic Development Division.

Turn your brick-and-mortar goals into reality!

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg3_e9O5nMHo5nFpqmKhQCMEUbWCjEoJ_rKvXwcRQ7lb1yfg/viewform

Or call us at 707-595-0060, or email [email protected] to save your spot.

08/04/2026

Ready to trade your home office for a storefront?

If you've been running your business from your living room or kitchen table and are dreaming of stepping into a physical brick-and-mortar space, it's time to take that next big step with absolute confidence.

Join us for the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟴-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽.

Our first-ever in-person/hybrid bootcamp is specifically designed for Santa Rosa small businesses ready to expand!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻:

A stronger understanding of commercial leasing fundamentals

Practical tools to assess whether a property aligns with your business goals

Clear knowledge of common lease structures, obligations, and much more

📅 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, August 8, 2026

⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: City of Santa Rosa Community Engagement, 637 First Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Funding for this 8-week bootcamp series has been made possible through a collaboration with the City of Santa Rosa Economic Development Division.

Don't let the paperwork or the process hold you back from your storefront dream.

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg3_e9O5nMHo5nFpqmKhQCMEUbWCjEoJ_rKvXwcRQ7lb1yfg/viewform

Or reach out to us at 707-595-0060 or [email protected] to secure your spot!

05/27/2026

Get Registered for Gov't Contracting with the State of California's Dept. of General Services team

When: Jun 3 12:00 pm — 2:00 pm

Join us for for a hands on, in-person workshop, which will take you step by step through the registration process.

With over $755 billion on contracts in Fiscal Year 2024 alone, government contracting/procurement is another place for your business to sell your product or service. The federal government and state are the largest purchasers of every kind of service and product.

By the end of the session, you can expect to have your business registered to do business with the State of CA's Department of General Services, which allows you to find bidding opportunities and to respond to Requests For Proposals (RFPs).

Register today to attend and gain valuable insights for how to take the next step toward your generational wealth-building plan.

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Get registered to do business with the State of CA. The State of CA Department of General Services will be on hand to guide you through the process.

05/06/2026

It's 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, and here in Sonoma County, small businesses are more than just shops...they are the backbone of our economy and the soul of our community. 🍷🍇

From our world-class makers and farmers to our innovative tech startups and neighborhood cafes, you keep the North Bay vibrant.

At the Sonoma SBDC, our mission is to provide the tools, advising, and resources you need to turn your vision into a sustainable reality.

We want to remind our local entrepreneurs that 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

We offer 𝗻𝗼-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 to help you navigate:
💰 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 & 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻𝘀
📱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆
📋 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
🚀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴

Whether you're just starting or looking to grow, we're in your corner.

Let's make 2026 your most successful year yet!

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄? Visit the link in our bio to book your first no-cost advising session.

05/04/2026

Numbers don't lie, but they do tell a story…and the story of Sonoma County's small businesses is one of incredible growth.

As we head toward National Small Business Week (May 3–9), we're looking back at the massive strides our local entrepreneurs have made with the Sonoma SBDC by their side.

In just the last 4 years:

✅ $𝟲𝟰 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻+ in increased taxable revenue reported by our clients.
✅ $𝟰𝟯.𝟰 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in loans and capital accessed to fuel local dreams.

And as part of the NorCal SBDC network, our reach goes even further.

Our ProBiz procurement team helped clients source $921 Million in government contracts in just the last 12 months!

Small businesses are the backbone of Sonoma County, and the Sonoma SBDC is here to ensure that backbone is stronger than ever.

Whether you need to fix your credit, find a loan, improve your marketing, or land a massive contract, you don't have to do it alone.

Ready to grow your business in Sonoma County?

Connect with us today to get paired with a professional advisor at no cost to you. Get started at Sonomasbdc.org/join

05/01/2026

In the past 9 months, NorCal ProBiz has helped businesses procure $921M in contracts.

Learn about what opportunities are available to you and your business.

👉 Register here: nc.ecenterdirect.com/events/54828

Sonoma SBDC, Sonoma County EDC, and the City of Santa Rosa, along with many other business supporting agencies invite you to attend and learn about how government contracting works and how to write a capabilities statement.

With over $755 billion in Federal contracts in Fiscal Year 2024 alone, government contracting/procurement is another place for your business to sell your business's product or service.

The federal government, state, county and city are the largest purchasers of every kind of service and product.

Attend and learn how you can gain large contracts from every kind of federal, county, city, and large purchaser (such as hospitals or utility companies).

📣 THANK YOU to our Gold Sponsor, Marble Bridge Funding Group

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Procurement Fair Meet the Agencies! June 3, 2026 (10- 3)

Registering you for one event automatically registers you for the Procurement Fair.

04/22/2026

Gain an understanding of debt lending options as they relate to small businesses.

Learn what is practical and useful for the type of financial goal of your business.

Poppy Bank, Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring you a FREE series of trainings designed to help you be prepared for opportunity.

Save your spot now: nc.ecenterdirect.com/events/54845