California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

Businesses and residents impacted by the Bridge Fire in Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino and Ventura —don’t wait! The deadline to apply for SBA disaster loans for physical property damage is Dec. 23, 2024. Economic Injury Disaster Loans are also available for working capital needs, regardless of property damage. Applications will be processed in preparation for funding replenishment. 🌐 SBA.gov/disaster  https://bit.ly/4g2buOj Negocios y residentes afectados por el incendio del Bridge en los condados de Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, y Ventura - ¡no espere! La fecha límite para solicitar préstamos para desastres de la SBA por daños físicos a la propiedad es el 23 de diciembre de 2024. Los Préstamos de desatre por daños económicos también están disponibles para las necesidades de capital circulante, independientemente de los daños fisicos a la propiedad. Las solicitudes serán procesadas en preparación para cuando se repongan los fondos. 🌐 SBA.gov/desastre  https://bit.ly/49jyuWs #SmallBusinessSupport #OutsmartDisaster U.S. Small Business Administration Kern County County of Los Angeles County of Orange San Bernardino County County of Ventura

Investing in resilience pays off! California Governor Gavin Newsom recently visited Washington D.C., to help secure funding for disaster relief and environmental resilience. This report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the Sacramento area shows why this funding is key to a safer, stronger California: for every $1 spent on disaster preparedness in Sacramento, the region could save $10.80 in economic and recovery costs. Learn how preparedness protects jobs, communities, and the economy: https://bit.ly/4f5023h #OutsmartDisaster #ResilientCalifornia #ClimatePreparedness Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom

Calling all small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs! Join us today at Noon in Cathedral City for more resources on how to start, grow or scale your business. It's not too late to RSVP! See you soon!

If you missed Small Business Saturday, it's never too late to shop small! Give back to your communities in more ways than ever before by checking out your local small businesses online this Cyber Monday. Tag your favorite small business below. #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #CyberMonday

Today is our favorite day of the year! Shop small and support your local small businesses. For every $1 spent at a local small business, $.67 goes back into your community. Supporting small really does strengthen us all! #SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall #ShopLocal

November is not only Native American Heritage Month but today is Native American Heritage Day. CalOSBA acknowledges the contributions and honor the vast history of Indigenous Peoples. We understand the significance of recognizing the indigenous community and Native American small business owners throughout California. We can all show our support by shopping with Native American-owned small businesses.

Holiday shoppers, consider shopping small all weekend long. If you want to give unique and one-of-a-kind gifts this year, check out your local small businesses. Shopping small is the gift that keeps on giving. #ShopSmall #ShopLocal 

CalOSBA is grateful for so much this year! From our amazing partners and colleagues to the CalOSBA team, we thank you for the work that you do every day. Your contributions have truly made a difference to California small businesses and non-profits. We hope everyone has a wonderful day gathering with family and friends.

This #SmallBusinessSaturday, it’s not too late to get your business the support it deserves! Whether it's no-cost advising, affordable training, or funding resources, CalOSBA is here to help. 🌟Reach out to a small business center near you today! For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3V9KCDN A special thank you to our Local Engagement Specialists and Regional Advisor! Bob Adams Stephanie L. Garcia Isaiah Green Jamie Winters  #ShopSmall #ShopLocal

We invite you to join us and support these hardworking entrepreneurs on Small Business Saturday in Old Town Temecula. These 20 entrepreneurs successfully completed retail-based training programs at the Entrepreneurial Resource Center and they're ready to promote their businesses! Riverside County Office of Economic Development City of Temecula Inland Empire Women's Business Center Orange County/Inland Empire SBDC Network County of Riverside