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.

SOL Learning Institute 

by Editorial Team | January 6, 2023 | Educational Services, Learning Support, Nevada County, Northern California | 0 Comments

CalOSBA had an opportunity to catch up with Travis Duckworth, the director of SOL Learning Institute, which has a year-round, skill-based enrichment program designed to introduce young adults to the three pillars of sustainable…

Correa Logistics

by Editorial Team | April 11, 2023 | Consulting & Services, Medical Products and Services, Northern California, Sonoma County | 0 Comments

Correa Logistics is a small business based out of Santa Rosa, California. They develop and market innovative medical products and services to multiple industry sectors around the world. Their mission is to provide…

North Pacific Adventure

by Editorial Team | January 6, 2023 | Adventure Tours, Mendocino County, Northern California, Tourism | 0 Comments

For an exciting water activity, consider North Pacific Adventure, which offers sea cave kayaking, kayak fishing, whale watching, and surfing tours in Mendocino County. Billy Arana owner of North Pacific Adventure received small business guidance from the to the…

Whiz Kids

by Editorial Team | December 14, 2023 | Central California, Retail, San Luis Obispo County, Toy Store | 0 Comments

In the picturesque town of San Luis Obispo, California, a small but mighty business named Whiz Kids has become the talk of the town. Founded and led by Lesa Smith, this women-owned business has not only captured the hearts of locals but has also conquered the challenges…

GK Promos

by Editorial Team | April 11, 2023 | Custom Promotional Products, Northern California, Retail, Sacramento County | 0 Comments

When Gerardo Zaragoza, Chief Executive Officer, and Kathy Gutierrez, Co-President, opened GK Promos, their main challenges were needing more income to sustain themselves and the business, a lack of social media presence…

Andrea’s Healthy Kitchen

by Editorial Team | December 15, 2023 | Coffee Shop, Juice Bar, Los Angeles County, Restaurant, Southern California | 0 Comments

Tatiana Pacheco had been laid off and decided to take control of her financial future. She saw a need for healthier food options in her local community and decided to make a difference. Initially seeded with a loan from family, Tatiana…

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