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Farmhouse Inn, Restaurant and Spa, Forestville

"Working with Betsy [Fischer of the SBDC at Santa Rosa Junior College] allowed us to do some things that we never could have accomplished without her extraordinary experience, people skills and insight."

Delice de la Vallee, Sonoma

"I truly appreciate the SBDC as I have grown my company internally as well as refined my business with the guidance of Cathy Balach."

Market Rates Insights, San Anselmo

"I appreciate the support and guidance that the Santa Rosa SBDC extended to me, and I can say that results show that the SBDC does make a difference."

Wellspring Aikido, Santa Rosa

“Attuned to current business trends and knowledgeable of the full scope of small business concerns, (our business advisor) has helped us with every challenge we’ve presented.”

Teen Solutions, Mill Valley

“Because of Tina’s unwavering support, direction, and enthusiasm for us and our business, we were able to get clear, stay focused, and follow through on the necessary actions that brought our business to the next level of success.”

Snap Shot, Livermore

"I want to THANK [Steve of the Santa Rosa SBDC] and tell you how much I appreciated the education, the experience, the genuine support and friendships of you and Linda..."

Inspiration Stones, San Rafael

"As a result of working with Tina [of the Santa Rosa SBDC], we are now evaluating business software programs to manage the sales process, we have added 3 part-time employees, and are using the contract services of a talented marketing manager."

The Gardening Tutor, Santa Rosa

"I always leave the SBDC excited, energized, and motivated! Completing the homework never fails to improve my business. Janet is honest with me, yet kind and approachable, while providing a wealth of information I can use."

Lonjevitea Kombucha, Petaluma

“We’ve counted on Cathy and the SBDC to get our product off the ground,” says Biaggi. “We hope for the continued support to continue to grow it from the fledgling company to a model Sonoma business.”

Susanna Frohman Photography, Bay Area

"Working with my SBDC Advisor has taught me important networking, negotiating and business skills that are the key to my current success."

About the SBDC at Santa Rosa Junior College
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The Small Business Development Center, hosted by Santa Rosa Junior College, is a valuable resource for the small business communities in Marin and Sonoma counties. Funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Humboldt State University, and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges, the center assists small business by providing:

  1. One-on-one, no-cost, professional business counseling in many areas such as business planning, loans and capital acquisition, marketing, taxes and bookkeeping, and other areas of small business operations.
  2. Low-cost workshops and seminars customized to local business issues and industry clusters.
  3. A resource library providing information on small business issues; referrals; and Internet access with links to small business resources.


Specialized programs include The Sawyer Center — one-on-one counseling and informational assistance on new product development and intellectual property including patents, trademarks and copyrights; the Rx for Business Program — low-cost, comprehensive, on-site business analysis; NxLeveL Training — NxLeveL Training Programs for Start-ups, Entrepreneurs, and Farmers - practical, hands-on business development courses designed to help entrepreneurs advance their skills in starting growing and managing their business.

Our mission is to provide quality management and technical assistance for existing and potential small businesses, resulting in success for the entrepreneur, sustainable economic growth, and prosperity for our local communities.

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In the past few years, the SBDC has been affected by severe budget cuts. Please help us by making a donation in any amount so we can continue to serve you well!

Click here to make a donation

Since the SBDC is a department of Santa Rosa Junior College, all donations are handled by the Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation. The following link will take you to the donation form.

IMPORTANT:
Under the section entitled ‘Please use my gift as follows’ please specify ‘SBDC’ as the ‘scholarship or program’.