Business in 

A diverse array of resources are available to businesses, entrepreneurs and those who desire to invest in San Benito county. 

 

Local Business Resource Experts:

• California Workforce Development Board- Supporting the emergence of effective statewide and regionally driven sector initiatives in policy development, supporting the workforce system, assessing performance and reporting. 

• California Employment Training Panel (ETP)- Providing employers funding for job skills training for frontline, incumbent workers in companies challenged by out-of-state competition.

• California Manufacturing Technology Corporation- Identifying and implementing solutions to remove barriers to profitable growth for manufacturing businesses.

• America’s Job Center- Easy, one-stop access to the state’s employment-related services, helping employers find qualified workers and job seekers find good jobs- posting job openings and recruiting candidates. Job seekers can get assistance in assessing skills, finding job opportunities and training, prepping a résumé, and much more.

• Employment Development Department (EDD)- Supporting and connecting local communities with state programs involving unemployment insurance, disability insurance, payroll tax collection, and job training/workforce services

• Workforce Development Board of San Benito County- Providing employees, training programs and hiring incentives to area employers.

• CSUMB Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)- Providing entrepreneurs and small businesses with high quality education, consulting, support for innovation and tools necessary to build successful, sustainable businesses

• El Pajaro Community Development Corporation- Promoting the development of micro-businesses by helping low-income minority entrepreneurs with instruction, bilingual/bicultural business training, business incubation, professional consulting and coaching. 

• Gavilan College- Community Education, Contract Training & Business Resources- Business and career training courses (business, management, accounting, IT & software development and more) on campus and online

• AMBAG Energy Watch- Providing energy assessments and audits, equipment installation, efficiency programs, services & financing, PG&E programs & services.

• City of Hollister Finance & Business License Department- Doing business in the city? Opening a new business? Thinking about starting a business from your home? Want to know what you might need? Contact them today!

• Recology San Benito County- Commercial waste reduction and recycling programs

• Water Resources Association of San Benito County- Water conservation tips, resources, rebates & programs

• San Benito County Integrated Waste Department- Waste disposal, diversion, hazardous waste & landfill management

• Monterey Bay Green Business Program- Providing promotion, incentive and assistance programs to businesses to help conserve energy & water, minimize waste, prevent pollution and shrink their carbon footprint

• Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)- Providing counseling and education for businesses to help procure, compete, and win government contracts free & easily

• California Coastal Rural Development Corporation- Servicing the financial needs of small businesses and farmers, providing direct loans and loan guarantees. 

• Fresno Community Development Financial Institution/ Access Plus Capital- Providing small business loan funds to grow businesses and jobs in underserved communities.

• Monterey Bay International Trade Association- Providing trade promotion services to the California, U.S. and foreign country business communities.

• Hollister Downtown Association- Working hard to create a vital downtown district through beautification programs and community events, ensuring that Downtown Hollister becomes an economic, cultural, educational, governmental, and social center that respects that past, present and future through its blending of people, places, and possibilities.

• San Benito County Chamber of Commerce- Promoting local businesses and our community, benefits and resources to support member businesses for a strong community and regional economy, civic, cultural and educational climate.

• San Benito County Farm Bureau-  Preserving and promoting successful agriculture in San Benito County through education, leadership and service

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Central Coast- Promoting and supporting the success of Hispanic businesses in the Central Coast.

• Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County- Supporting business growth and investment and strengthening the local economy in San Benito county.

• San Benito County Business Council- Promoting policies and practices that provide outstanding pro-business legislative and local policy; facilitating intergovernmental cooperation, collaboration & consolidation; supporting, expanding and enhancing the local job base; and promoting community wellness & sustainability.

• San Juan Community & Business Association- Promoting economic vitality while maintaining the charm and history of San Juan Bautista.