Benicia & Solano County Business Resources

City of Benicia

Provides business incentives, organizations, community profile, demographics, market dynamics, real estatte and facility costs.

Small Business BOOST Grant

(Business∙Open∙Opportunity∙Support∙Thrive) Grant was established to support Benicia businesses in navigating the impacts of the COVID-19 shutdown. The objective of the BOOST Grant is to assist those businesses most vulnerable with some relief to unexpected expenses or bridge a financial gap caused by the COVID-19 which will help the business continue operations and local employment in Benicia.

Small Business Administration

Starting, Financing, and Managing your business; Business Opportunities; Disaster Recovery; and location by state.

Doing Business in Solano County

Fictitious Business Name application, online and information for doing business with Solano county.

Small Business Development Center at Solano Community College

Offers workshops and business consulting services. Also will provide a free startup kit. Contact at 707-864-3382

Benicia Chamber of Commerce

Benicia Chamber of Commerce offers numerous benefits and services including networking opportunities, business referrals, business education seminars, and more.

Benicia Main Street

Benicia is one of 40 cities selected to participate in the California Main Street Program. Each year, Benicia Main Street sponsors many community events and retail promotions which bring thousands of visitors to Benicia's downtown. Main Street's focus is revitalization and historic preservation of our charming downtown area.

B Corporation

B Corporations are a type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Corporations are unlike traditional responsible businesses because they meet comprehensive and transparent social and environmental performance standards, Institutionalize stakeholder interests, and build collective voice through the power of a unifying brand.

Small Business Web Library

The Small Business Library is a virtual center, designed to complement the public library's on-site services and resources for people working in small businesses. We will keep the site updated and add new links as they become available. Visit us or contact us at the library, too, for additional resources that can help you start and/or expand your business. Our staff and materials are here to assist you in realizing your business goals in the global market.

Legal Information Reference Center - Library card required.

eBooks and Audio Books - Library card required.

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