It is our mission to assist small businesses throughout the California region to access capital to grow their companies and create jobs through our administration of capital access programs in collaboration with the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank.
Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County (SBDC-OC) is a quasi-public/private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public benefit corporation, which operates under the state’s public municipal bank, The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank). The corporation, established in 2001, is a mission driven organization dedicated to assisting small business owners secure operating capital through its capital access programs including California’s State Loan Guarantee Program, Export Lines of Credit, Bond Conduit and Green Energy Initiatives to support small business access to credit.
BrandJump accelerates and maximizes online sales for home furnishings manufacturers by providing ecommerce strategy and services
Hotcakes Bakes is a woman-founded bakery, with scratch on-site, French pastries & viennoiserie to award-winning cupcakes and cakes.
Raj Manufacturing, LLC designs swimwear that provides size-inclusive, figure-flattering styles for ALL shapes and sizes that bring confidence to everybody.
VeloxPrint is a printing business offering graphic design, web design, and printing services.
The Steel Erection Company is relatively young, but the leadership team has over 100 years of combined industry experience.
Rainbow Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small animal practice serving the Burbank, San Fernando Valley, and surrounding communities.
The MB Grille was established in 2022 as an expansion concept of the Market Broiler restaurants in both menu and restaurant floor plan.
Dr. Rojeh Melikian, M.D., is an award-winning orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA, practicing minimally invasive and non-invasive spine surgery.
Varcomm traces its history to 1910 when farmers in southern Tulare County California, banded together to create a small telephone network with a single telephone line.
E-Water Solutions was born out of the need to provide consistent, accurate and "E"fficient water handling solutions in a timely and professional manner.
EverLevel has 50 years of extensive experience, both domestic and international, in heavy civil & vertical construction, design-build, construction management, and real-estate development.
Located across the street from Disneyland, Grand Legacy At The Park is proof that finding an affordable place to stay doesn’t mean having to give up inviting ambiance, modern style, personalized service and resort-style amenities.
Tampa House, LLC provides short-term, long-term, and life care programs with 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation coverage.
E2 Contracting, Inc. provides construction site services, grading, excavating, and earthwork to advance California's infrastructure needs.
BDHV builds physician-led medical groups that empower practices at the top of their license.
The Walter Clark Legal Group, is a Coachella Valley-based law firm specializing in personal injury litigation.
LOKUM offers a delicious selection of Turkish baklavas made with pistachio, walnut, or hazelnut, with nuts sourced from Gaziantep, the Black Sea, and the Central Anatolia regions.
American Non Stop Label Corp is a Pressure Sensitive Label Manufacturer for more than 32 years.
Andres Construction Inc. is a commercial and industrial building construction corporation based in Santa Clarita, CA.
Sala Homes Realty, LLC is a Silicon Valley-based real estate company specializing in residential, investment, and development properties.
Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego is a medical company that provides dialysis services throughout San Diego County.
Best Western Luxury Inn, located in Tracy is a 57 room, 3 story hotel occupying 46,447 sq/ft.
Rasselblande Preschool is a non-profit German immersion preschool for children ages 2–5 years old, located in El Cajon.
Esports Arena is North America’s first dedicated esports facility and home to all things competitive gaming.
Bonded Roofing has been providing quality roof work for 40 years throughout the state of California.
Statistical Research, Inc. offers diverse services in archaeology, anthropology, history, and historic architecture.
Since 2006, ALBD has provided high-quality electrical installation and maintenance for some of the most powerful projects in the region.
The Hollywood Wax Museum has been operating at the same location for over 57 years and is the most visited indoor attraction in Hollywood, CA.
Established as a non-profit corporation in 2001, Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County focuses on the economic development of underserved communities in California.
SBDC-OC issues loan guarantees on behalf of the State of California that are backed directly by a state trust fund which can be leveraged up to ten times. The Corporation may issue a Loan Guarantee regardless of the geographical location of the business as long as loan proceeds are utilized to support business operations primarily domiciled in California. Emphasis is placed on assisting minority, woman, disabled, and veteran-owned businesses, as well as businesses in underserved communities and industries of greater need. Services are delivered in collaboration with a diverse range of public, non-profit and community-based lending institutions.
SBDC-OC recently provided a charitable donation to Long Beach–based nonprofit, Whole Systems Learning.
On March 20, SBDC-OC leadership attended a roundtable featuring Andy Nakahata, IBank’s new CEO and Executive Director.
On October 17, SBDC-OC leadership attended the 28th Annual Ambassador Celebration with Ambassador and Board Member, Syliva Pizarroso. The event benefitted the Orangewood Foundation.
On July 22, SBDC-OC leadership was honored to present a $2,500 donation to Western Youth Services.
We were privileged to aid the mission of ABC Hopes through a $2,000 grant earlier this year.
CEO Michael A. Ocasio had the privilege of serving as a judge for the Cal State San Bernardino SoCal Start-Up Pitch Competition in Temecula this month.
SBDC-OC leaders ran in the Sunstone Management Irvine 5K Dream Run and also sponsored the Zapara School of Business inaugural golf tournament on April 26 and 27.
SBDC-OC is proud to assist the important work of Veterans Legal Institute in Tustin which provides pro bono legal assistance to aid current and former service members.
On Nov. 4 – 6, leadership, staff members and board directors of Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County participated in the 40th NAGGL Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
SBDC-OC held its annual corporate retreat and board meeting on Aug. 23 at the Secret Island Tiki Restaurant & Lounge in Long Beach.
Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County attended and participated in the 44th annual statewide convention of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in August, and celebrated the selection of their nominee, Celia Miranda, as Rising Star Empresaria.
Raincross Boxing Academy in Riverside recently received a grant from SBDC-OC that will help support its operations and assisted with attendance at the USA Boxing National Junior Olympics.
Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County recently received a $15,000 grant that will bolster the corporation’s loan program.
Business students at two inland Southern California universities receive welcomed assistance with tuition and experiential educational expenses through grants from Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County.
Our staff attended the 2022 OFN Conference, visiting CDFI-funded businesses in the Bronx, Chinatown, and Brooklyn in addition to attending breakout and plenary sessions on CDFI lending.
California Small Business Day is a day where over 44 Legislators select a small business from within their district to honor.
Development corporation highlights the importance of small businesses in our communities in meeting with Assemblywoman Cottie.
The development corporation is among 25 Super Summit sponsors of the Super Summit 2022, hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of AREAA.
The state’s goals for its federal SSBCI dollars includes greater participation among Minority Depository Institutions. We are fortunate to have an MDI in our backyard--Genesis Bank in Newport Beach which we certified as a state loan guarantee participating lender—congrats!
SBDC-OC participated in the IBank annual meeting for financial development corporations June 23-24.
In celebration of Juneteenth, SBDC-OC will close at 12 noon on Thursday, June 18 and remained closed through Friday, June 19.
SBDC-OC will be closed for the federal holiday, Presidents’ Day/Washington’s Birthday, Monday, February 16.
In honor of the federal Dr. Martin Luther King holiday, SBDC-OC will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
In recognition of the holiday, SBDC-OC is closed and will re-open for business on Monday, Dec. 1.
Wishing all a safe and happy 4th of July holiday! SBDC-OC is closed through Friday, July 4.
SBDC-OC is closed June 19 in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday that celebrates the official end of slavery in the U.S.
Honoring those who gave all for their country. Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, Memorial Day.
Seatrec was able to expand its manufacturing capacity in 2024 and ride a production wave toward increased sales thanks to a state loan guarantee.
Michael A. Ocasio, chief executive officer of SBDC-OC was named vice chairman of the Eagle Community Credit Union Board of Directors.
When an online charter school in Anaheim needed to shore up its cash flow, its lack of collateral nearly derailed efforts to obtain a line of credit.
A nonprofit in Whittier serving disabled adults received support recently from Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County.
In honor of President's Day, SBDC-OC will be closed on Monday, February 17, re-opening on Tuesday.
We are devastated by the destruction resulting from wildfires in the Los Angeles region. Please visit this page for a list of resources for use by those impacted.
In celebration of the January 20 holiday honoring Dr. King, SBDC-OC will be closed, re-opening Tuesday morning, January 21.
Happy New Year! In celebration of the holiday, SBDC-OC offices will be closed through Wed., Jan. 1, 2025 and will re-open Jan. 2
In celebration of Christmas, SBDC-OC offices will be closed through December 25 and re-open on December 26.
Wishing all a peaceful, joyful Thanksgiving. SBDC-OC is closed for the holiday and will re-open Monday, Dec. 2.
In honor of our U.S. veterans, SBDC-OC will be closed from Friday, Nov. 8 at 12 noon through Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
In celebration of Labor Day, SBDC-OC will be closed from Friday, Aug. 30 at 12 noon through Monday, Sept. 2, reopening Sept. 3 at 8 a.m. Wishing everyone a happy, safe and relaxing holiday weekend.
SBDC-OC is celebrating a record fiscal year that ended June 30 with its best results in the organization’s history. Read about it here.
