SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is the best source of free and confidential small business advice to help you build your businessfrom idea to start-up to success.

SCORE is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. We provide a public service to America by offering small business advice and training. Formed in 1964 to help small businesses flourish.

SCORE's 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. Our volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.

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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Whether you are just starting out or have a business already established, this website contains information that can assist you.

Having your own small business can be the fulfillment of a lifetime dream, but it can also be confusing, intimidating, and frustrating. There are so many things to think about - regulations, financing, taxes, permits, and much more. We hope this website will provide you with the knowledge and confidence needed to move through this maze to accomplish your goals.

Operating a business requires taking a risk. Not all small business ventures succeed, but there are things you can do to minimize your risk. Again, this website can help you.

Two major areas will make critical difference to your success. One is planning. You need to carefully plan your start-up, expansion, or on-going operation, including costs, projected profit and loss, cash flow, and timelines. Know what you have to do and where you are going with your business. Secondly, you need to know how to get help. There is no need to be an expert in every aspect of small business operations, but you must know how to find answers from the experts when you need them.

We can't provide all the answers here since each business has different needs and requirements. We can, however, help you find the organizations, agencies, books, and other resources that can give you guidance and through our one-on-one counseling provide individualized answers to your specific questions.

Our goal is to help you make your business as successful as it can be. Good luck in your exciting endeavor!

Who Are We:

We are a regional office of the The Alliance Small Business Development Center helps new and existing businesses resolve financial, marketing, production, organization, and technical problems. Staff and consults provide up-to-date consulting, training, and research assistance in all aspects of business operations, management, and start-up procedures.

Alliance Small Business Development Center - Tuolumne

99 North Washington Street

Sonora, California 95370

Telephone: 209.567.4910

Fax: 209.567.4955

RLF

TUOLUMNE COUNTY REVOLVING LOAN FUND

The Tuolumne County Revolving Loan Fund now has money available for lending to Toulumne County Businesses for expansions or working capital projects to create new employment opportunities.

Loans From $25,000 to $1,000,000+

Start-Up businesses may be considered

RLF funds can be used in conjunction with other financing from lending institutions or private sources

Major Requirements:

Project must be located in Tuolumne County, outside the City of Sonora.

Project must create a minimum of one new job for each $35,000 loaned.

51% of jobs created must be filled with lower income applicants.

Complete Loan packages required.

All RLF Loans are secured.

State of California-Department of Housing/Community Development approval required.

If you would like more infomation please contact:

Ken Wells, Economic Development Consultant

209-533-5012 or email kengin10_att.net

TCCC

TOULUMNE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce is a powerful voice and resource for Tuolumne County businesses... both on the local and state levels!

As a non-profit, membership-based organization, the Chamber is the largest and oldest business group in Tuolumne County. Our 500 member companies come from all over the county. Membership is available to all organizations, for profit and not-for-profit, who are based or conducting business in the county.

"The Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce's mission is to provide leadership for a healthy and vibrant business environment and to encourage responsible economic growth which respects Tuolumne County's quality of life!"

To support our mission, the Chamber promotes:

1. Community leadership: we convene business, government and community leaders on a regular basis to stay focused on business, civic and social issues.

2. Regional business advocacy: we champion and promote essential business interests to improve prosperity and the quality of life in our county.

3. Provides member-driven services to support businesses, of all types and sizes, grow and succeed in our county.

If you'd like more information, please contact our Chamber office at 209-532-4212 or info_TCchamber.com

TCEDA

TUOLUMNE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) promotes the County of Tuolumne, including the City of Sonora, as a dynamic business location and provides your business with essential information needed when locating or expanding your business in the Sierra Mother Lode area of California.

Our mission is to facilitate a local economy that is innovative, resilient and diverse, by assisting in business formation, developing a skilled workforce, supporting local businesses, and attracting innovative companies to Tuolumne County.

Our Goals

• Assist in retaining and expanding existing businesses in Tuolumne County.

• Recruit new and assist existing local businesses in filling gaps within our economy.

• Reduce Tuolumne County's leakage to surrounding counties.

• Attract new family wage jobs to the county by identifying and actively recruiting specific industries that help diversify the local economy.

• Focus and initiate programs that support and encourage workforce development.

We look forward to providing you and your business with a wealth of information and resources designed to help your business succeed in Tuolumne County.