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Trainings and Resources

SBA Resources

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. Here you can find free resources on planning, managing, growing, and funding your business.

SDBC Resources

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The San Diego & Imperial Business Development Center (SBDC) Network helps businesses grow and succeed through no-cost advising and training. Discover the range of services provided to assist you in starting, growing, and succeeding with your small business. Services offered span topics including accounting, marketing, human resources, technology security, manufacturing, distribution, and finance.

SCORE’s Small Business Services

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SCORE provides a wide range of services to established and budding business owners alike. SCORE’s 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources, and education.

Business
Funding

Available Grant Funding

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Community Enhancement ARPA Augmentation Grants:
Local non-profit entities may be eligible for Community Enhancement (CE) grant funding from the County to stimulate tourism, promote the economy, create jobs, and improve quality of life.

Neighborhood Reinvestment Grants:
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program provides grant funds to County departments, public agencies, and to non-profit community organizations for one-time community, social, environmental, educational, cultural or recreational needs.

SBA Network of Business Lenders

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Start or expand your business with loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.

City of
Encinitas

Business resources

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Here are some quick links to the Encinitas Business Portal:

Women-Owned
Business

WBC Resources

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California Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) help women succeed in business by providing training, mentoring, business development, and financing opportunities to over 16,000 women entrepreneurs each year.

Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB)
Federal Contract program

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ChallengeHER is a national initiative to boost government contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses with a special focus on the Women-owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program.  In April 2013, WIPP, American Express, and the SBA launched ChallengeHER to deliver free workshops, mentoring, and direct access to government buyers.

Veteran-Owned
Business

Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program

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The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business.