Economic Development Association »
The Economic Development Association (EDA) has been hard at work this year publishing their Business Primer. The Primer is a must have for locating all your local city/state, private and public economic development agencies. Come check it out.

Business Financing »
The San Joaquin County Economic Development Division offers technical assistance to businesses located in or expanding to San Joaquin County that create or retain jobs. The professional staff works with local lenders, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the County's Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to select the best source for financing. Loans may be arranged for the startup, retention or expansion of business activities in San Joaquin County.

Business Advocacy »
Find links to other local economic development agencies such as the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center and the San Joaquin Partnership as well as other local chambers and economic development associations, state and federal business resources from here.

Business Retention »
The mission of the Business Team San Joaquin (BTSJ) is to provide asistance to businesses who are looking for resources to either continue to do business in San Joaquin County or who want to expand their businesses here.

SJC Enterprise Zone »
San Joaquin County and the Cities of Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, Lathrop, and Manteca offer business and industry the considerable advantages of a California State Enterprise Zone. The conditionally designated San Joaquin County Enterprise Zone encompasses approximately 638 square miles with over 29 square miles of commercial and industrial properties. Companies locating or expanding within the Enterprise Zone may benefit from financing and tax incentives, development incentives, and business assistance.

Rapid Response »
WorkNet offers services for businesses facing the difficult task of layoffs and plant closures. Click here to learn more.

On-the-Job Training »
Find out about the services WorkNet has to offer through their On-the-Job Training program. Click here for more information.

Employment Training Panel »
Employers! SJC WorkNet has employee training reimbursement available via contract funds from the Employment Training Panel (ETP). Click here for more information!

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