CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

Supports economic growth & innovation by working to ensure CA small businesses & entrepreneurs have the info & resources they need to start, manage & grow.

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🏭 This Manufacturing Month, CalOSBA celebrates California’s manufacturers for driving innovation, creating jobs & strengthening local economies. We’re committed to connecting small businesses with resources to grow and thrive.

#CalOSBA #CAForSmallBiz #ManufacturingMonth

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🌮 #SmallBusinessSuccessStory: Modesto chef Damara Benderas is preserving Mexican culinary traditions through Sobremesa Culinaria. With support from Stanislaus Equity Partners, she strengthened her business foundation and marketing strategy.

#CalOSBA #CAForSmallBiz

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🌧️ El Niño season is here. Is your business ready?

Through @OutsmrtDisaster CalOSBA connects small businesses with certified trainers to prepare for storms, flooding & more.

🤝 Find local help: https://t.co/yMWgQInlWz

#CalOSBA #CAForSmallBiz

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

CalOSBA joined 1st Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom + leaders to celebrate women entrepreneurs and economic opportunity. Deputy Director Clair Whitmer co-led a roundtable on the MadeInCalifornia program, women’s business resources & the 2027 California Women’s Economic Summit.

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🎨 #SCALEStory: Willits-based Artefex helps preserve artwork with American-made panels. Through California’s SCALE Network, founder Anton O’Hanlon accessed business advising, planning & capital resources to support growth.

🔗 https://t.co/mLuIXqUmX4

#CalOSBA #CapitalAccess

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🚀 Accelerate CA Hub Spotlight: EDC Accelerate connects entrepreneurs across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties with mentorship, capital access & industry partners to advance innovation in defense, maritime tech & advanced manufacturing.

#AccelerateCA #CAForSmallBiz

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

💡 Upcoming Event: San Bernardino Business Summit!

Join local business owners & resource partners Oct. 22 to explore marketing, business growth, access to capital & resources to help your business thrive.

📍 San Bernardino, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/6EOqjp0HuO

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

📊 #CASmallBizFact: California has the highest first-year small business survival rate in the country, with about 86% making it through year one! 🎉

CalOSBA connects entrepreneurs with resources to help them thrive.

#CalOSBA #CAForSmallBiz

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

💄✨ #SmallBusinessSuccessStory: Pinole founder Tiffaney Clark grew Boss Ivy Beauty with support from AnewAmerica Women’s Business Center, gaining financial planning and loan application guidance to strengthen her business.

🔗 https://t.co/vmC3XZYOkX

#CAforSmallBusiness

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

💡 Join the Smart Savings for Local Businesses workshop on Oct. 19 in Windsor! Explore cost-saving strategies, workforce incentives, utility resources & more to strengthen your bottom line.

📍 Windsor Regional Library
🔗 Register: https://t.co/T8J5nsls7N

#CAForSmallBiz

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🌎 @OutsmrtDisaster! Today is International ShakeOut Day. Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On to help protect your team and strengthen business resilience.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/4ttVpqmFhf

#CalOSBA #OutsmartDisaster

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! CalOSBA Deputy Director Clair Whitmer shares insights on building California’s SCALE Network, bringing 160+ providers together to strengthen small business support and expand access to resources.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/T1XZgCd49j

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

💡 #CASmallBizFact: CA RISE provides funding and technical assistance to employment social enterprises (ESEs) across California, helping expand resources and strengthen community impact. 🤝🌱

#CalOSBA #CAForSmallBiz #SocialEnterprise

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🎨🌲 #SmallBusinessSuccessStory: Mount Shasta artist Marcus Maria Jung is bringing art, nature & community together. W/ support from the WBC at JEDI, he strengthened his business plan + credit strategy to help turn his vision into a business.

🔗 https://t.co/WmXOaP7eaU

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🚀 Accelerate CA Hub Spotlight: Accelerate Central California. Based in Fresno, @WETcenter supports Central Valley entrepreneurs across AgTech, food, energy, water tech & advanced manufacturing with expert guidance, research & resources.

🔗 https://t.co/imRvrlJb3c

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

☀️ Heat Advisory: Is your small business prepared?

Extreme heat can impact employees, customers, operations & your bottom line.🛡️ Learn how to prepare, protect your workforce & strengthen business resilience. @OutsmrtDisaster

🔗 https://t.co/DlscpSWgd9

#CAForSmallBiz

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

💡 #CASmallBizFact | CalOSBA plays an instrumental role in helping California’s small businesses thrive and contribute to our state’s economic vitality. 🌱 By connecting entrepreneurs with resources and opportunities, we help strengthen small businesses and communities.

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🍪 #SmallBusinessSuccessStory: Rory Kandel turned pandemic baking into Rory’s Bakehouse, a thriving Napa bakery! With support from Solano-Napa SBDC, she grew sales by $147K, secured $100K in seed funding, and expanded her team. 🌟

🔗 https://t.co/aMQZGm9nkb

#CAForSmallBiz

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🚀 #AccelerateCA Hub Spotlight: ChicoSTART

@Chicostart530 supports Northern California entrepreneurs through mentorship, capital access, training, and startup programs, fueling innovation and business growth across the region.

🔗 https://t.co/sstQIFu4bu

[CA Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) @CaliforniaOSBA]

🌧️ California is preparing for a potentially historic El Niño season. Is your small business ready?

🛡️ Through @OutsmrtDisaster CalOSBA offers resources to help businesses prepare for disruptions and strengthen resilience.

🔗: https://t.co/1nNPffQhXH

#CalOSBA #CAForSmallBiz