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The SBDC provides virtual and in-person training and workshops designed for business development on various key topics. Did we mention these trainings are free?

Finance Center

May 12 10:30 am — 12:00 pm

Expansion Capital for Profitable Businesses More Than 2 Years Old

Marin SBDC

May 12 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm

Video Marketing That Works

Restaurant Program

May 12 1:00 pm — 2:30 pm

Cottage Food Launchpad: Your Start-up Guide to Home-Based Food Ventures | Session 1 – The Basics

Finance Center

May 19 10:30 am — 12:00 pm

Buy or Sell Your Business

Restaurant Program

May 19 1:00 pm — 2:30 pm

Cottage Food Launchpad: Your Start-up Guide to Home-Based Food Ventures | Session 2 – Getting Started


May 12 10:30 am — 12:00 pm

Finance Center

Expansion Capital for Profitable Businesses More Than 2 Years Old

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May 12 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm

Marin SBDC

Video Marketing That Works

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May 12 1:00 pm — 2:30 pm

Restaurant Program

Cottage Food Launchpad: Your Start-up Guide to Home-Based Food Ventures | Session 1 – The Basics

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May 13 10:00 am — 11:30 am

Norcal SBDC

AI-Driven Content Creation: Write Website Copy and Blogs like a Pro

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May 14 10:00 am — 11:30 am

Norcal SBDC

Financial Management for your Business

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May 14 11:30 am — 1:00 pm

Norcal SBDC

Mastering Government Contracting: How to Avoid Contracting Pitfalls (Bidding and Execution)

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May 19 10:30 am — 12:00 pm

Finance Center

Buy or Sell Your Business

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May 19 1:00 pm — 2:30 pm

Restaurant Program

Cottage Food Launchpad: Your Start-up Guide to Home-Based Food Ventures | Session 2 – Getting Started

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May 20 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm

Butte College SBDC

Get Found in the Age of AI: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for Your Business

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May 21 10:00 am — 11:30 am

Norcal SBDC

Elevate Your Website Image and Video Assets with AI

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As part of the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program, Marin SBDC focuses on advising small business clients located in the Marin SBDC network coverage area. Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation.

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Marin SBDC
Northern California Region
(415) 482-1819
  • Services

    Your Confidential, No-Cost Advisory

    Insights

    • 1:1 Advising
    • Get Funded
    • Webinars

    Stage of Business

    • Startup
    • Growing
    • Transition

    Helpful Links

    • Resources
    • Covid-19
    • Ask SBDC
    • All Services

    Specialties

    Initaitives

    • Import/Export

    Industries

    • Restaurants
    • Technology
  • About Us

    Helping Entrepreneurs Realize Dreams

    Our Program

    • About Us

    Our People

    • Advisors
    • Staff
    • Clients

    Helpful Links

    • Newsletter
    • FAQs

    Contact Us

    Marin SBDC
    104 Bertrand Hall
    79 Acacia Ave
    San Rafael, CA 94101
    (415) 482-1819

    Contact Us
    • Facebook
  • Our Partners
  • Trainings
  • Servicios en español

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    Federal Funding Transparency

    Funding and Financial Disclosures

    The Northern California Small Business Development Centers (Norcal SBDC) is a business advisory service of the Cal Poly Humboldt’s Sponsored Programs Foundation and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S Small Business Administration.

    SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the United States.

    The program is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering for services or training, clients certify that they are legally eligible to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal laws and Executive Order 14218 “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders (February 19, 2025).”

    As a nonprofit organization funded in part through government grants and partnerships, we are committed to openly sharing the details of our financial structure. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of our funding sources and how these resources help us serve the small business community.

    Our Funding Partners

    Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and grants from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

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    Federal Funding Disclosures

    Norcal SBDC — In accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328

    Small Business Development Center Program

    • Federal Share: 50% – $4,888,054.00
    • Non-Federal Share: 50% – $4,888,054.00
    • Total Program Cost: $9,776,108

    SSBCI Technical Assistance Program

    • Federal Share: 100% – $760,800
    • Non-Federal Share: 0% – $0
    • Total Program Cost: $760,800

    Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

    • Federal Share: 50% – $200,000
    • Non-Federal Share: 50% – $200,000
    • Total Program Cost: $400,000

    SBA PRIME

    • Federal Share: 100% – $300,000
    • Non-Federal Share: 0% – $150,000
    • Total Program Cost: $450,000