Business Support and Networking |
Benicia Chamber of Commerce
(707) 745-2120 |
- Ambassadors
- Benicia Industrial Park Association (BIPA) – periodic meetings
- Benicia Mini Maker Faire – annual event
- BIZNET – weekly networking
- Business Advocacy Committee (BAC), formerly Legislative Affairs Committee – meets monthly
- Business After Hours – monthly networking events
- Southampton Shopping Center – meets monthly
- Many Chamber-sponsored events each month
- Variety of one-day volunteer opportunities
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Dixon Chamber of Commerce
(707) 678-2650 |
- Ambassadors
- Dixon May Fair Parade Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Monthly Mixers
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Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce
(707) 425-4625 |
- Advocacy Council – government, regulatory, ballot measures
- Ambassador Committee – meets monthly
- Business Education Committee – meets monthly
- Leadership Today – meets monthly; corporate sponsorship
- Monthly Mixers
- Political Action Committee
- Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee – advocacy
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Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce
(707) 374-2700 |
- After Hours Mixers – monthly
- Business Displays and Referrals
- By Members for Members – discounts for B2B
- Hot Sheets – advertise in monthly newsletter inserts
- Power Lunches
- Wake Up Rio Vista – monthly meeting with City departments
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Vacaville Chamber of Commerce
(707) 448-6424
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- After Hour Mixers
- Ambassador Committee
- Business Action & Political Action Committees (BAC-PAC)
- Business Issues & Advocacy Committee
- Business Resources Committee – business education
- Business Walks – chamber volunteers, elected and appointed officials, city staff team up to personally visit local businesses
- Cowtown Classic Golf Tournament – annual fundraiser
- Fundraising Events Committee
- Innovation Expo – annual event
- Leadership Today program – meets monthly
- Membership Committee
- Morning Wake Up
- Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee
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Vallejo Chamber of Commerce
(707) 644-5551 |
- Ambassadors & Membership Committee
- Annual events – Installation Dinner, Winemakers Dinner and Auction, Golf Tournament
- Business Retention Task Force – monthly meetings
- Economic Development Committee
- Finance and Audit Committee
- Good Morning Vallejo
- Governmental Affairs & Political Advocacy Committee
- Mare Island Task Force – meets every other month
- Vallejo Business Alliance – monthly meetings
- ValNet – weekly networking for B2B
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California Manufacturers & Technology Association
(916) 441-5420 |
- Business Advocacy and Capital Updates
- Jobs Board
- Monthly Committee Conference Calls – Energy, Environmental Quality, Government Relations, Tax, Climate Change Advisory, Corporate Counsel, Labor and Employment
- Research, Reports, Editorials
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California Chamber of Commerce
(916) 444-6670 |
- Advocacy and education on domestic and international issues
- Information and advocacy on dozens of topics
- Publications for sale, e.g. annual benefits survey, employee handbook software
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California Small Business Association
(310) 642-0838 |
- Access to Capital and Credit Issue Committee – conference calls
- Advocacy, legislative involvement, and member education
- Buy California Small Business First campaign
- Energy and Environment Issue Committee – conference calls
- Healthcare Issues Committee – conference calls
- Small Business Advisory Councils – held at legislative districts
- Technology and Telecom Issue Committee – conference calls
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Trade Associations |
Solano County Farm Bureau
(707) 449-8044 |
- Advocacy and updates on agricultural issues
- Networking and education
- Young Farmers and Ranchers standing committee
- Special events
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Solano Grown |
- Marketing partnership of Solano County farmers and ranchers
- Solano County Farmbudsman program
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Suisun Valley Vintners & Growers Assocation
(707) 425-9076
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Why purchase Suisun Valley Grapes?
- Outstanding quality fruit serving super premium to luxury category wines = BEST VALUE
- Marine influence of San Pablo Bay & Suisun BayCalifornia North Coast AVA
- Unique grower – buyer relationship: In Suisun Valley, some growers produce both cool climate Chardonnay in southern Suisun Valley and warm climate Cabernet in northern Suisun Valley
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Solano Napa Builders Exchange
(707) 255-2515 |
- Advocacy
- Safety Advisory Council and Education
- Special events and workshops
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Statewide Associations |
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International Trade |
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBIZ)
International Trade and Investment
(916) 322-0694 |
- California Centers for International Trade
- California State Trade and Export Promotion Program (STEP)
- Export Assistance
- Trade Missions
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Northern California World Trade Center
(855) 667-2259 |
- Counseling, seminars, networking opportunities, trade missions
- Capital Region Export Plan
- Top programs in Sacramento and/or Bay Area: Ag & Agritourism, Food Safety, Sustainable Energy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology, Women in Leadership, US Foreign Policy and Trade Relations, Civil Society, Human Rights Advocacy, Environment & Climate Change
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Bay Area Center for International Trade Development
(650) 738-7098 |
- International trade education for businesses and entrepreneurs
- Export readiness assessment
- Inbound buyers’ missions and export trade missions
- Student internship program
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Export-Import Bank of the United States Ex-Im Bank
(415) 705-2280 |
- Export financing and credit insurance
- Learning resources (videos, webinars, white papers, newsletters)
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Fair Trade USA
(510) 663-5260 |
- Certifies that products were produced ethically and meet social environmental and economic standards; in the U.S. Fair Trade certifies certain food products, flowers, oils, wine and apparel
- Connects farmers, cooperatives, and U.S. businesses
- Resources, materials, and assistance
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Federal Trade Commission
(415) 848-5100 Western Region |
Information and resources for:
- Advertising, endorsements, environmental marketing, health claims, Made in USA claims, telemarketing
- Credit and finance, debt collection, payments, billing
- Privacy and security – consumer privacy, credit reporting, data security, identity theft prevention program
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International Trade Administration
(415) 705-2300 (San Francisco) |
- Export assistance, education, market intelligence, advocacy
- Events and trade missions
- Export compliance seminars
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U.S. Small Business Administration
San Francisco District Office
(916) 566-7170 (Sacramento)
(510) 273-7350 (Oakland)
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- Export Assistance
- Financing
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Source: California Chamber of Commerce; California Small Business Association; Benicia Chamber of Commerce; Dixon Chamber of Commerce; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce; Vacaville Chamber of Commerce; Vallejo Chamber of Commerce; LinkedIn.com; ryze.com; Solano County Farm Bureau; California Business Roundtable; California Farm Bureau Federation; California League of Food Processors; California Manufacturing and Technology Association; California Solar Energy Industries Association; Angel Capital Association; ARCH Venture Partners; Astia Angels; Cross Link Capital; DCA Capital Partners; Golden Seeds; Forerunner Ventures; North Bay Angels; Sacramento Angles; Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBIZ); Bay Area Center for International Trade Development; California International Business Association; Ex-Im Bank; Fair Trade USA; Federation of International Trade Associations; Federal Trade Commission; International Trade Administration - San Francisco US Export Assistance Center; Northern California World Trade Center; California Secretary of State; U.S. Small Business Administration, San Francisco District Office, August 2016 |