Business Climate
Learn more about what makes Sonoma Valley a great place to do business in a video from the 2010 annual New Business Welcome reception and mixer, hosted by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce:
If you are considering locating your business in Sonoma Valley, contact the Economic Development Manager.
Supporting Business Development
The City of Sonoma does not levy a gross receipts tax. The City's business license fee is calculated using a low annual base rate typically ranging from $74 to $186 plus a per-employee charge of $37 or less.
The City of Sonoma does not have a utility users tax, nor does the unincorporated area of Sonoma Valley.
Redevelopment loan programs for commercial building rehabilitation and facade improvement are available in both the City and the Springs redevelopment areas.
A "Project Advisory Committee" provides early-stage input from various City departments on private development projects, at no charge.
Permit streamling efforts include a current review of the City's sign ordinance.
The Economic Development Advisory Committee, with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, City, and County, meets monthly to guide implementation of various strategies to support business retention, expansion, attraction, and creation.