Need more help? These are just a few of the resources available to Santa Rosa businesses.




Business Organizations

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Promotes and supports Sonoma County businesses with a commitment toward creating a healthy business environment through education, civic and economic programs. They are an association of organizations, individuals and business professionals working together to enhance the local economy and foster a positive cultural image. Call (707) 575-3648.
North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce The area's prominent black business networking organization. They provide support to enhance the economic growth and business development of black-owned businesses. Call (707) 838-7608.
Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce With over 1,100 members, the Chamber is dedicated to the success of business and works to build a dynamic local economy, one that sustains its members while attracting new businesses and investors. Call (707) 545-1414.
Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau Home of the California Welcome Center, the Bureau is located in downtown's Historic Railroad Square. Open seven days a week, friendly staff can help you find the perfect place to dine, spend the weekend, hold a conference or business meeting, plus provide maps and fun things to do in this warm and friendly city. Call (707) 577-8674, (800) 404-7673 or stop by 9 Fourth Street.

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Educational Resources

Small Business Development Center at SRJC Offers one-on-one, no-cost professional consulting in business planning, loans and financing, marketing, taxes and bookkeeping. Call (707) 524-1771.
The Sawyer Center Provides expertise with patents, trademarks, copyrights and new product development, while the Rx for Business Program offers comprehensive, on-site analysis of your business. Call (707) 524-1773.
NxLevel Entrepreneur Course An intensive, 12-session, 36-hour business development program designed to help entrepreneurs advance their skills in growing and managing their business. Call (707) 524-1770.
Santa Rosa Junior College Business Department Known as one of the best junior colleges in the country, SRJC offers courses through the Business Administration Department, the Business Office Technology Department and the Computer Information and Sciences Department. Call (707) 527-4011.
Service Corps of Retired Executives SCORE, counselors to America's small business, is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business consulting. Call (707) 571-8342.
Sonoma State University School of Business & Economics Educates aspiring and practicing professionals, managers and entrepreneurs in both the public and private sectors. Call (707) 664-2377.

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