Small Business Success Stories
Be inspired by these small businesses who have taken advantage of CalOSBA’s network of small business support centers throughout California.
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What Is The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)?
The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) supports economic growth by providing resources and support to the state’s 4.1 million small businesses, including non-profits and startups. Our mission is to help all California small business-owners find and navigate resources, programs and regulations so they can start, manage, grow, become more resilient, and thrive. By ensuring equitable access to capital, markets and networks, we aim to help Democratize Access to Capital, Diversify the Innovation Economy and Drive Economic Mobility through Entrepreneurship.
Our Network Provides Consulting and Training to Support Small Businesses from Bright Idea to Successful Exit
Seven Years of Real Results for California:
Small Businesses Helped
Training Events Completed
New Businesses Started
Jobs Created
Jobs Retained
New Contracts Landed
$2.9B
Lending Capital Approved
$3.6B
Equity Raised
$2.9B
Lending Capital Approved
$3.6B
Equity Raised
Collective Data from 2018-2025
SCALE Network in Action: Success Stories
Learn how these business-owners in a community near you took advantage of our small business support services to overcome their business challenges and grow their opportunities.
California Office of the Small Business Advocate
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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