Resources

ECC Black Chamber Resources

California Business Registration
Register your LLC, nonprofit, or DBA with the Secretary of State.
bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
Apply for Your EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Required for hiring, banking, and more.
irs.gov/apply-ein
CalGold Permit Assistance
Find out which permits, licenses, and zoning approvals you need.
calgold.ca.gov
NorCal Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Free coaching, legal/startup help, and business planning.
norcalsbdc.org

Lendistry (Black-led Lending Platform)
Offers business loans and grant programs with an equity lens.
lendistry.com
Hello Alice
Access national grants, tools, and startup guides.
helloalice.com
Kiva East Bay
Apply for a 0% interest microloan up to $15,000.
kiva.org
Travis Credit Union Business Services
Banking and small business lending for East County entrepreneurs.
traviscu.org
California Capital Access Program (CalCAP)
Helps small businesses secure loans through local lenders.
treasurer.ca.gov/cpcfa/calcap

ByBlack Business Certification
Get certified as a Black-owned business and gain visibility.
byblack.us
SAM.gov (Federal Contracting)
Required for bidding on federal contracts.
sam.gov
California Supplier Clearinghouse
Certify as a minority-owned vendor for public utility projects.
thesupplierclearinghouse.com
Norcal PTAC
Free help with contracting, certifications, and proposals.
norcalptac.org

SCORE East Bay
Get paired with a seasoned business mentor at no cost.
eastbay.score.org
Impact with Ceola J.
Listen in as local leaders share their stories, strategies, and spirit-led business journeys.
impactwithceolaj.podbean.com
SBDC Workshops & Trainings
Free and low-cost workshops on finance, marketing, HR, and more.
norcalsbdc.org/events