Sonoma Small Business Development Center

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

🗓️ SAVE the date!
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

04/08/2026

Looking forward to this event! Come stop by our table and say hello 👋

11/29/2025

It's Small Business Saturday! 🎉

Support your local small businesses, and tag your favorites in the comments if you'd like!

Today's also the perfect reminder that supporting small businesses doesn't always mean spending money one day out of the year...

You can support small businesses today and every day by:

💬 Leaving a positive comment on social media

📸 Sharing a post

💡 Tagging a friend

❤️ Leaving a review

Every little action you take makes a big difference for our local businesses, and it keeps our community thriving.

Let's show some love to our local favorites today (and every day)!

Happy Small Business Saturday!