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What Is The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)?

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) supports economic growth by providing resources and support to the state’s 4.1 million small businesses, including non-profits and startups. Our mission is to help all California small business-owners find and navigate resources, programs and regulations so they can start, manage, grow, become more resilient, and thrive. By ensuring equitable access to capital, markets and networks, we aim to help Democratize Access to Capital, Diversify the Innovation Economy and Drive Economic Mobility through Entrepreneurship.

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Our Network Provides Consulting and Training to Support Small Businesses from Bright Idea to Successful Exit

Seven Years of Real Results for California:

Small Businesses Helped

Training Events Completed

New Businesses Started

Jobs Created

Jobs Retained

New Contracts Landed

$2.9B

Lending Capital Approved

$3.6B

Equity Raised

$2.9B

Lending Capital Approved

$3.6B

Equity Raised

Collective Data from 2018-2025

SCALE Network in Action: Success Stories

Learn how these business-owners in a community near you took advantage of our small business support services to overcome their business challenges and grow their opportunities.

Omega Party Zone

Omega Party Zone

Many small businesses looking to launch their products or services to communities they want to serve often encounter difficulties during that delicate time. Understanding the myriad of challenges…

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TRIC Robotics

Founder, Adam Stager, and his team were inspired to start TRIC Robotics with the goal of creating a more predictable and sustainable future for agriculture by helping…

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Jonathan’s Fish & Chips

For decades, Ms. Phyllis has been known across the Bay Area for her mouthwatering fish and chips and Creole-inspired cuisine. But beyond her signature dishes, her drive and dedication to her craft have made Jonathan’s Fish & Chips…

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Inland Empire Small Business Development Center

The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, a program…

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Espes 2 Go

Miguel Quevedo grew up immersed in the restaurant industry, working alongside his family at La Esperanza, a beloved local restaurant established by his grandparents in 1976. The restaurant’s name which translates to hope, became a…

Precision Construction Services

Precision Construction Services

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy and are vital to the vibrancy of the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. These small businesses not only create jobs and provide essential services but also have a significant impact on…

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