Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County

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.

Happy 4th of July holiday! SBDC-OC will be closed from July 3 at noon through July 5, re-opening Monday, July 8.

Read about a new state website that offers opportunities for small business owners to connect with lenders who can help them.

In celebration of the Juneteenth federal holiday, Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County will close for business on Wednesday, June 19.

Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County will be closed in honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo 2024!

Sanford Livingston, vice president of The Association of Financial Development Corporations recently discussed the state loan guarantee during a legislative subcommittee hearing.

Wishing all a wonderful Easter weekend and a spring season colored bright with promise and possibilities.

In recognition of the legacy of Cesar Chavez, SBDC-OC offices will be closed on Monday, April 1 in honor of Cesar Chavez Day, a California state holiday.

Celebrating the vast contributions of women from all backgrounds to our nation's history and culture, and to the advancement of women everywhere. #womenshistorymonth2024

Neighborhood National Bank exec Cesar Rojas joins SBDC-OC’s loan committee.

In celebration of President's Day weekend, SBDC-OC will close at noon Friday, Feb. 16, and re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Eddie Nevarez recently joined the team at SBDC-OC as its new credit analyst. Read about this new position and Eddie’s background here.

SBDC-OC recently administered its first loan guarantee through the state’s Climate Tech Finance program, enabling a $1 million loan for ocean tech startup Seatrec.

In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, SBDC-OC will be closed beginning Friday, Jan. 12 at noon through Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Santa Ana-based Unlimited Possibilities, a nonprofit that serves children and families, was better able to meet its clients’ needs through the assistance of the state loan guarantee and SBDC-OC.

Read about the strong alliance between lender AltCap California and SBDC-OC who work together toward giving entrepreneurs and small business owners an advantage.

VARCOMM Broadband Inc. is an incumbent local exchange carrier, competitive local exchange carrier and internet service provider. Read about its expansion, achieved with assistance from SBDC-OC and the state loan guarantee.

Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County will close at noon Friday, Dec. 29 and re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Wishing all a safe and festive holiday weekend!

Wishing all a joyous and happy holiday, and a prosperous 2024!

Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County has released its fiscal 2022-2023 Annual Report detailing is many impacts with small businesses and communities around California.

In recognition of Labor Day, Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County will be closed on Monday, September 4.

Effective July 5, the top leadership role at Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County shifted gears for the first time in 22 years.

A nonprofit that connects small businesses with providers of microloans, grants, training, and other resources has formed a partnership with Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County.

We join our community, our state and our nation in celebrating this 4th of July the birth in 1776 of American independence.

Wising all a happy and memorable Father’s Day!

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) today reported it has closed more than $1 billion in loans to finance critical infrastructure that helps ensure clean water, safer highways, coastal protection, and more.