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Contra Costa Small Business Development Center

The Contra Costa SBDC, in collaboration with community partners, delivers small business advising and training to promote economic and human capital development.

Our workshops and individualized advising are always no-cost and our business/strategic planning classes are very low cost We proudly serve the entire County of Contra Costa and support current and aspiring small business owners with access to capital, government contracting/procurement, exporting and management consulting assistance on myriad topics including marketing, operations, human resources and finance.

Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce promotes and supports the economic wellbeing of its members and provides them with maximum business networking opportunities. The association of businesses was created to build a strong local economy by advocating a sound government and maintaining an informed membership and community.

California SBDC, Los Angeles Regional Network

The Small Business Development Center, hosted by College of the Canyons, is an award winning, SBA chartered, non-profit small business consulting / training / research service. Fifteen professional business advisors are on staff to provide expert advice, coaching and the tools of success to entrepreneurs through focused, results-oriented consulting engagements, trainings, and access to a multitude of business resources.

Bay Area Council

The Bay Area Council is a business-sponsored, public policy advocacy organization for the nine-county Bay Area. The Council proactively advocates for a strong economy, a vital business environment, and a better quality of life for everyone who lives here. Founded in 1945, as a way for the region’s business community and like-minded individuals to concentrate and coordinate their efforts, the Bay Area Council is widely respected by elected officials, policy makers and other civic leaders as the regional voice of business in the Bay Area.

Asian Business Association, San Diego

ABA San Diego is a non-profit membership organization established in 1990. ABASD provides a strong voice on business cultural and political issues of interest to San Diego’s Asian & Pacific Islander community. Mainstream in our focus, we facilitate the growth and development of member businesses through ongoing entrepreneurial education, communication and business networking programs.

Small Business Majority Board Chair LaJuanna Russell testifies on healthcare improvements in the District of Columbia

LaJuanna Russell, founder and president of Business Management Associates, Inc. (BMA) and the Chair of the Board of Directors and a member of the Small Business Council for Small Business Majority testified on November 7, 2018 before the District of Columbia City Council on measures being considered to improve healthcare marketplaces in D.C.

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Small Business Majority Testifies in Support of Paid Family Leave in DC

Erik Rettig, Mid-Atlantic Director for Small Business Majority, testified on October 10, 2017 in support of implementation of Washington, D.C.'s paid family leave legislation. The law establishes a paid leave system that provides up to eight weeks of paid family and medical leave to allow employees to care for a newborn baby, six to provide care for a family member or two to recuperate themselves from a serious illness. The testimony explained how implementing this law will benefit, not burden, small businesses.

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Small Business Owners With Children Know the Struggle for Work-Life Balance is Real

Starting a business and starting a family at the same time is no easy feat. Just ask Chanceé Lundy, a new mom who is also co-owner of Nspiregreen LLC in Washington, D.C.

“The cost of child care can be incredibly burdensome for small businesses, especially in large cities,” Chanceé said. “Since I had a child, I’ve had to be very disciplined in juggling my time–particularly because child care facilities where I live are very expensive and typically have a waiting list of one year or more. This can be crippling to a new business owner who did not foresee these issues.”

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Why D.C. small businesses support paid leave

Paid leave has been a hot topic lately, with several new initiatives and laws in the works around the country and in the D.C. region. Maryland’s Montgomery County recently approved a law allowing employees to accrue a limited number of paid sick days, and D.C. is weighing a law that would provide up to 16 weeks of family leave. Some critics are arguing that paid leave laws are bad for small businesses – but the reality is that many small business owners believe paid leave policies help them attract and retain talented employees, which is good for their bottom line.

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