From the Advocate
The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) publishes a monthly newsletter featuring a column from CalOSBA Director Tara Lynn Gray as well as resources and information important to California small businesses and non-profits. Browse this archive of the Director’s column or subscribe to our newsletter and get it in your inbox.
2024
November 2024: Empowering California’s Diverse Entrepreneurs to SCALE
October 2024: The Golden State of Manufacturing and Innovation
September 2024: The Health of Main Street and Our Economy: Still the Same Thing
July 2024: Take a Breather
A Mid-Year Evaluation for Your Business
May: Why California’s Economy Needs SCALE
Success, Capital Access and Leadership for Entrepreneurs
March: Childcare Supply and Demand: A Business Case
Recognizing Women’s History Month
February: Unlock the Bond Box
California’s Historic Infrastructure Investment Makes Case for State-Funded Bonding Fund
2023
November: Art Work is Real Work!
August: Understanding: The Entry Fee for Advocacy
July: How Small Businesses Can Outsmart Disaster
June: Five Things You Need to Know About Employee Ownership
May: Who Can You Trust? Americans Say Small Business
April: California’s Model for Ecosystem Acceleration
2022
December: Shop Small If You Love California
November: The Importance of Regionalism
October: Doubling Down on an Equitable California
September: You’re Invited: The CalOSBA State of the Office”
August: Supporting A Resiliency Mindset
July: Valuing Women’s Self-Determination
June: What is an Entrepreneur and Why Do We Need Them?
May: Every Month is Small Business Month in California
April: How California is Winning The Ground Game of Small Business Technical Assistance
March: What Will California Dream Up Next?
February: California Entrepreneurship Still Leading the Way to California For All
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