Small Business Resources
The City of Benicia is committed to providing businesses of all stages the support they need to thrive. Below are some of our many business resource organizations available.
Solano EDC stands ready to pull together the necessary agencies and service providers to help you with your location or expansion project.
CONTACT: solanoedc.org | 707.864.1855
Solano Economic Development Corporation
Solano Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Solano SBDC offers confidential no-cost consulting services to businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the county with a range of services from assistance with business and market plans, regulatory compliance, marketing, low-cost training, and more.
CONTACT: www.solanosbdc.org | 707.864.3382
UC Davis is known around the world for groundbreaking research discoveries that ultimately enter the world market through startup companies. The University's Office of Research offers licensing and other opportunities to help businesses carve out new areas of industry through innovation and technology.
CONTACT: research.ucdavis.edu | 530.754.7679
University of California, Davis, Office of Research
As the voice of business, the Benicia Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based, not-for-profit business organization that offers numerous benefits and services including networking opportunities, business referrals, business education seminars and more.
CONTACT: www.beniciachamber.com | 707.745.2120
Benicia Chamber of Commerce
SCORE offers free counseling services including: business plans, financing availability, and workshops. Services are designed to teach all aspects of business management. East Bay SCORE serves the counties of Solano, Alameda and Contra Costa.
CONTACT: eastbay.score.org | 510.273.6611
East Bay SCORE
Norcal Veterans Business Outreach Center
Sacramento-based Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) is an SBA affiliated service offering mentorship and training to former service members transitioning to entrepreneurship. Online workshops are available.
CONTACT: www.norcalvboc.org | (916) 527-8400
GO-Biz is your one-stop portal for the resources, information, and assistance you need. They can help with site selection, financing, permitting, exporting, incentives, workforce and other data.