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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.

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Teranga Foods

Nominated as the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center Entrepreneur of the year, Nafy Flatley brings the bold flavors of Senegal to San Francisco, sharing her culture…

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Styling for Success at Addressed Apparel

Jazz Kelley decided she wanted to be her own boss.  She also wanted to leverage her own creative stylish gift to help other women leverage fashion to build their own style, confidence…

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Sanctum Tequila

Father Lorenzo Lebrija, founder of Sanctum Tequila, received a $10,000 Dream Fund grant from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to grow the nonprofit organization. Sanctum Tequila was born from Father Lebrija’s volunteer…

Mt. Shasta Counseling & Neurofeedback

Mt. Shasta Counseling & Neurofeedback is a welcoming space located in the forested town of Mt. Shasta. Over the past 15 years, small business owner Amy Truby LMFT, has provided counseling services to children, families…

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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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Queen Bean

When Queen Bean Coffee, a beloved and historic coffee destination in downtown Modesto, became available for purchase, Ruhi and Sam seized the opportunity to acquire it. Their decision was driven by a desire to preserve…

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