The California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

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What Is The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)?

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) supports economic growth by providing resources and support to the state’s 4.1 million small businesses, including non-profits and startups. Our mission is to help all California small business-owners find and navigate resources, programs and regulations so they can start, manage, grow, become more resilient, and thrive. By ensuring equitable access to capital, markets and networks, we aim to help Democratize Access to Capital, Diversify the Innovation Economy and Drive Economic Mobility through Entrepreneurship.

Our Network Provides Consulting and Training to Support Small Businesses from Bright Idea to Successful Exit

Six Years of Real Results for California:

Small Businesses Helped

New Businesses Started

Jobs Created & Supported

New Contracts Landed

$2.6B

Lending Capital Approved

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$2.8B

Equity Raised

$2.6B

Lending Capital Approved

$2.8B

Equity Raised

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Collective Data from 2018-2024

SCALE Network in Action: Success Stories

Learn how these business-owners in a community near you took advantage of our small business support services to overcome their business challenges and grow their opportunities.

Beber Almondmilk

by Editorial Team | January 16, 2024 | Butte County, Food Industry, Northern California, Retail | 0 Comments

Beber was born in 2012, when founder, Arielle Danan, took her yearlong experience from organic farming abroad and applied it to almonds in her hometown of Northern California. Over the past ten years, Beber has grown from a humble start at the local Chico…

Precision Construction Services

by Editorial Team | April 11, 2023 | Central California, Construction, General Contracting, San Luis Obispo County | 0 Comments

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy and are vital to the vibrancy of the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. These small businesses not only create jobs and provide essential services but also have a significant impact on…

Conchitas Bakery

by Editorial Team | July 14, 2023 | Bakery, Central California, Restaurant, Stanislaus County | 0 Comments

Annie DeGrazia, a culinary entrepreneur and mastermind behind the popular Conchitas Truck, has taken her passion for Mexican cuisine to new heights with the opening of Conchitas Bakery. DeGrazia’s journey from a food truck owner to a successful bakery…

Sculpt

by Editorial Team | April 11, 2023 | Central California, Cosmetology, Monterey County, Personal Services | 0 Comments

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are essential resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners in California. These centers provide a wide range of services, including one-on-one consulting, workshops and training programs, access to funding…

Serotonin Creative Consultancy

by Editorial Team | April 22, 2024 | B2B, Central California, Consulting/Marketing, Stanislaus County | 0 Comments

Embarking on the entrepreneurial path is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless dreams and aspirations. However, beneath the surface of this excitement lie the formidable challenges that accompany the process of starting…

Safety by George, LLC

by Abdul Afridi | July 9, 2024 | Education, Humboldt County, Northern California, Occupational Safety | 0 Comments

There are many dangers in the common workplace and safety is a primary concern for employers and employees alike. The Department of Industrial Relations oversees the California Occupational Safety and Health program…

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