3CORE offers small business loan opportunities for businesses unable to secure sufficient financing through traditional banking channels. This includes a Small Business Disaster Interruption Loan Program for businesses unable to access other Federal disaster programs. 3CORE also operates a Business Resource Liaison program to connect businesses to various resources based on specific needs.
Butte College The Training Place provides workforce training and performance consulting based on needs. Programs include business communication, conflict resolution, change, coaching, MS office skills, lean efficiency for continuous improvement, managing virtual teams including facilitating zoom meetings, supervisor, and manager essential training along with diversity, equity, inclusion. Technical upskilling for manufacturing, job instruction, job relations, job safety and OSHA10 programs advance employee technical skills with hands on training. Human resources programs for front line supervisors, managers and leaders including employee relations, labor law, and conducting performance reviews. Training is delivered in-person at the Butte College Skyway Center, Glenn County Center, virtual and employer sites.
Service Costs:
Individual and group training cost can be located on the website. Private, nonprofit and government employers with employees who meet full time and wage eligibility requirements can apply for state training funds.
Service Area:
Butte County and Glenn County and their other California business locations. Statewide for virtual delivery services.
Eligibility Requirements:
There is no eligibility for training services.
Contact Information:
Email: thetrainingplace@butte.edu
Phone: (530) 895-9015
Website: butte.edu/thetrainingplace/
Butte College SBDC provides one-on-one business plan consulting for recovery and pivoting business models for success; financial projections and forecasting to access capital; planning and implementation for recovery; online marketing and website development to access customers; assistance with application process to access SBA loan programs; assistance with government contracting certification and process; business sustainability and success; and business and entrepreneurial trainings.
Service Costs:
No Cost. One-on-one Business Consulting; and low to no costs for some specialized trainings.
Service Area:
Butte, Glenn, Tehama, and Colusa Counties.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a “for-profit” business.
Contact Information:
Email: konuwaso@butte.edu
Phone: (530) 895-9017
Website: https://buttecollegesbdc.com/
Job Training Center offers technical assistance and referral for business owners, including COVID-related business workshops. Recruitment services for staffing needs and training assistance for existing workforce is also provided.
The mission of the Corning Chamber is to promote responsible business development, tourism, and growth in the overall best interest of the Corning area through services and representation of the business community. Through cost-effective promotional resources, regular and beneficial networking opportunities, a greater sense of connectedness with your community, and many other tools needed for business success. The Chamber also has disposable masks, hand sanitizer, and signage available to businesses at no cost.
The North State Planning and Development Collective at CSU, Chico offers technical assistance to businesses to aid in transitioning their business models as a result of COVID-19 with a particular emphasis on social media and web development, market demand and data analysis, policy and regulatory research, employee recruitment research, and more. All sectors are encouraged to inquire and will be matched with the appropriate program.
Service Costs:
None
Service Area:
Businesses in the North State
Eligibility Requirements:
All sectors may inquire and eligibility will be determined after initial assessment of each business and their needs.
Contact Information:
North State Planning and Development Collective
Jason Schwenkler, Executive Director jschwenkler@csuchico.edu
The WBC at JEDI provides no cost small business consulting and mentorship with pivot strategies and business start up success. They guide clients through access to capital through disaster recovery and beyond. They offer ongoing training and one on one consulting around business financials, bookkeeping, strategic business planning, importing and exporting, all aspects of marketing, website building and establishing a digital presence and business and financial resilience.
Service Costs:
Service Area:
Contact Information:
Phone: (530) 319-8560 ext. 202
Website: www.e-jedi.org
The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce offers various promotions to businesses large and small, as well as nonprofits.
We are resource for the Northstate for information, networking, training, leadership, events, tourism, and publications to help start, grow, and thrive in today’s economy.
Service Costs:
Some of our services are free. Cost may apply to others, please contact the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Service Area:
Businesses and nonprofits in Red Bluff, Tehama County and throughout the North State.
Eligibility Requirements:
None. The Red Bluff- Tehama County Chamber of Commerce serves all businesses, members, nonprofits, and nonmembers.
Contact Information:
Email: info@redbluffchamber.com
Phone: 530-527-6220
Website: www.redbluffchamber.com