The Sonoma County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has a packed lineup of free resources and events this spring to help local business owners grow, connect, and compete. Here's what's coming up:

Loan Readiness w/ Petaluma Chamber  April 30 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Petaluma Kick off the series and learn how to prepare your business for financing opportunities.

Santa Rosa Metro Chamber Business Expo  Coming Soon A great opportunity to network and connect with fellow business owners across the region.

Contracting 101 & Capabilities Statements  May 7 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Hosted by Sonoma SBDC, Sonoma County EDC, and the City of Santa Rosa, this workshop breaks down how government contracting works and how to write a winning capabilities statement. Registration for this event also automatically registers you for the Procurement Fair: Meet the Agencies on June 3, 2026 (10 AM – 3 PM).

Free Business Advising — Grow Your Revenue in 2026 Sonoma SBDC clients generated over $43 million in increased revenue over the past two fiscal years. If growth is on your agenda, their team of local expert consultants is ready to help — at no cost to you.

Visit the Sonoma County SBDC website to register and learn more.