Santa Cruz County Resources
Small Business Development Center | santacruzsbdc.org
Offers paid and free courses on small business development ranging from grant writing to legal issues. Has an abundance of PDF resources (General Business Resources and more).
Choose Santa Cruz | choosesantacruz.com/business/resources
Offers business development resources, housing development resources, infrastructure and property development & management resources, arts and culture development resources tailored to the City of Santa Cruz in a partnership, and guides on how to begin a business.
Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce | santacruzchamber.org
An independent Chamber of Commerce working within the Santa Cruz community bringing together businesses, workers, residents, organizations, citizens, and local governments to promote economic vitality and prosperity in Santa Cruz County.
Black Owned Santa Cruz | blackownedsantacruz.org
An extensive directory of Black owned businesses and black entrepreneurs in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz County Business Council | sccbusinesscouncil.com
The Santa Cruz County Business Council is a 501c(6) advocacy organization that represents the largest employers in Santa Cruz County, with a primary focus on business and quality of life issues, including housing development, transportation, homelessness, and water infrastructure.
Downtown Association of Santa Cruz | downtownsantacruz.com
The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz manages a ‘Business Improvement District’ established to promote commerce and provide an environment conducive to business.
California Statewide Business Resources
California Network of Small Business Technical Assistance Centers | calosba.ca.gov
Provides direct assistance to small businesses, as well as funding and grant opportunities, resources, and guides.
California Grants Portal | grants.ca.gov
Allows you to narrow down the types of grants you may need to access for your business.
California State Treasurer | treasurer.ca.gov
Offers assistance and resources for small businesses.
Employment Training Panel (ETP) | etp.ca.gov
Provides funding to offset job skills training costs for California employees.
GO-BIZ | business.ca.gov
A resource hub for business and economic development.