As Northern California continues to grow demographically and economically, the Center for Economic Development (CED) at CSU, Chico is committed to helping communities prepare and plan for future growth. Helping communities and businesses in planning, community development, employment generation, natural resource management, workforce development, alternative energy advancement, and leadership training is the CED?s goal. With these goals in mind, it is the philosophy of the CED to:
--Provide the highest quality economic development assistance to the communities of Northern California.
--Promote the transfer of information and knowledge from the university and other sources to economic development and planning practitioners, and the general public.
--Establish and foster partnerships between workforce development entities, community and vocational colleges, policy makers, communities, and all organizations that are in support of assisting growth in Northern California.
Glenn County Community Action Department Yassi Lam
Business & Employment Svcs Coordinator 420 E. Laurel St.
A private nonprofit economic development corporation serving Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties. We offer access to capital, business mentoring, and other resources to help businesses succeed.
Our mission is to cultivate healthy businesses, because people matter. Your success is just the beginning. Small businesses create jobs, support local families, provide economic stability and help our communities grow. Our 3CORE Team is here assist with financing, provide mentoring and offer perspective to help your business be the best it can be.
Butte College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Sophie Konuwa
The Northeastern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Butte College provides technical assistance through business consulting, trainings, information dissemination and referrals to business owners, and potential entrepreneurs in Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties. These services include, but are not limited to; various types of business trainings; a reference library stocked with business resources; and one-on-one consulting with business experts on a wide variety of topics. Northeastern California SBDC at Butte College has experts in all areas of business management and development including marketing, product development, bookkeeping, financial management and forecasting, patent search, government contracting, manufacturing, Copyright & trademark, loan opportunities, business plan preparation, employee management, and business start-up. The one-on-one business consulting services are free to you and the trainings are either free or at a nominal fee. Northeastern California SBDC at Butte College is your tax dollars at work. For more information about our services and programs, and to schedule a one-on-one business consulting appointment, please contact us directly.
