Resources for Businesses in Sonoma Valley California
LOCAL & REGIONAL
Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce - Advocacy, promotion, networking, education, and resources for Sonoma Valley businesses.
The Springs Redevelopment Area of the Sonoma County Community Development Commission - Highway 12 Improvement Project updates, agenda for the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (
Sonoma County Economic Development Board - Information and referral services for businesses, including "Tools For Business Success"; data on economic activities, trends, and projections for Sonoma County; resources such as the Sonoma County International Trade Guide.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Santa Rosa Junior College - Services include no-cost professional business advisory services and low-cost workshops. The SBDC's Sawyer Center provides assistance with intellectual property for inventors, artists, new product developers and others who wish to safeguard creative products.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Napa Valley College - Information, training, and one-on-one consulting services.
North Coast SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) - An all-volunteer organization of business executives who provide industry specific counseling on a confidential, no-charge basis. Low-cost workshops also provided.
Springs Community Allliance is a community organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Springs.
Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau - Promotes Sonoma Valley as a visitor destination; represents businesses that serve and support the local hospitality community; operates two visitors centers.
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Association - Promotes Sonoma Valley wines and grapes, supports cooperation and collaboration among Valley vintners and growers, and develops community awareness of the industry and its contributions to the unique lifestyle in Sonoma Valley.
SBDC Technology Advisory Program - Offers free and low-cost technology services for small businesses, including consulting, web site audits, and training programs.
Wired Sonoma - Networking site for Sonoma Valley businesses, entrepreneurs, tech experts and digital artists who work in or with digital technology.
North Bay I-Hub: regional economic development collaborative to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Hosted at the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster (SMBC) in Rohnert Park, this organization assists entrepreneurs and start-ups in achieving success through assistance programs such as individualized mentoring, education, networking, access to capital, a service provider network and, if desired, facilities.
Sonoma County Innovation Council - Developed a ten-year economic strategic plan for Sonoma County.
North Bay Leadership Council - Employers from Marin and Sonoma counties promoting sound, regionally-focused public policy.
Bay Area Center for International Trade Development - Resources to assist small and medium sized businesses with international trade.
Local print media include the North Bay Business Journal, North Bay Biz Magazine , the Sonoma Index Tribune, the Sonoma Sun and Patch.com.
STATE & FEDERAL
GoED, the Governor's Office of Economic Development - resources for starting, relocating, or expanding a business in California.
U.S. Small Business Administration and Business.gov
