The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interest of small business concerns. On a local level, the Butte College SBA offers one stop technical assistance through one-on-one business consulting, entrepreneur trainings, referrals and a wide variety of information and guidance to small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties to start, develop, manage and grow their businesses and get access to capital.
The Grow Manufacturing Initiative is a proud member of California’s Manufacturing Network. The Network was formed and is managed by CMTC, to efficiently serve manufacturers statewide. As a member of California’s Manufacturing Network, the Grow Manufacturing Initiative delivers technical assistance services and resources which address the regional challenges driven by the diverse manufacturing community. California’s Manufacturing Network is a collaboration of more than 20 organizations throughout the state, serving more than 2,000 companies annually, and adding significant economic impact for manufacturers and the public good of the State of California.