California Capital Access Program (CalCAP)
This program helps financial institutions provide loans to small businesses that may have difficulty obtaining capital. It includes various initiatives like loan guarantees and collateral support.
Small Business Administration
Federally backed loans for small businesses. Use the lender matching tool for local lending services.
California Capital Financial Development Corporation
Small Business Loan Guarantee program helps lenders make loans to borrowers who cannot qualify for conventional financing.
SMUD Small Business Contract Opportunities (SEED)
Generate new revenue by contracting with SMUD as a vendor.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
California has been allocated up to $1.1 billion to promote small business growth, particularly in underserved communities. This includes programs like venture capital, loan participation, and loan guarantees. More information can be found through the U.S. Department of the Treasury
SMUD Strategic Account Advisors
If you’re a business owner, operator or tenant, your dedicated SMUD Strategic Account Advisor is your personal energy expert available to help you save time, energy and money.
877-622-7683
Business customers can make payment arrangments, report an outage, request service on their meters, pay their bills, and start, stop or transfer service.
Child Action Inc.
State-funded technical assistance for Child Care providers, including rebates for Health and Safety trainings for staff.
Claim your business on Google
How to video for claiming your business on Google.
Claim your business on Yelp
Step-by-step form to claim your business on Yelp.
Sac Public Library Online Learning
Free online learning tools for businesses to learn and grow their business. Also offers free language courses.
Business Environmental Resource Center
County funded resources to assist businesses in a variety of areas.
Seta.net
Free services for employers needing help with hiring and/or training.
Sacramento Works
This organization operates under the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) and connects businesses with skilled workers while helping job seekers find employment and training. Sacramento Works offers services such as career centers, youth services, and labor market information.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
See the list of “Targeted Groups” in link. Business owners can get a tax credit for employment of someone from one of those groups.
Golden Sierra Job Training Agency
Serving areas around Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, Golden Sierra provides services for job seekers and employers. Businesses can access talent recruitment and job seekers can receive training and career placement.
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Sacramento Office: The EDD provides job services, training, and business support through America’s Job Centers of California (AJCC) in Sacramento County. This includes recruitment, job placement, and layoff services.
Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI)
Based in Sacramento, ARI offers workforce development programs for underserved communities, including immigrant and refugee populations. Their services include job readiness training and employment assistance.