College of the Canyons Economic Development Division
Our business resources are a powerful tool
Connect to our quick links below, or schedule a consultation with one of our business advisors. We have the tools to help you learn about business plan development, accounting and bookkeeping, marketing and sales, and technology. We can also provide you with assistance in accessing capital, state and federal government contracting and much more.
Business Resource Links
Small Business Administration (SBA) Links
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
FREE online Courses by the SBA
US Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy
SBDC Technology Assistance Program
Centers for International Trade Development (CITDs)
Federal Resources
US Environmental Protection Agency
US Minority Business Development Agency
United States Department of the Treasury
Social Security Administration
United States Department of Homeland Security
United States Department of Commerce
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
State Resources
California Franchise Tax Board
California Employment Development Department
California State Board of Equalization
California Department of Consumer Affairs
California Department of Corporations
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Insurance
California Department of Real Estate
California Department of Education
California Department of Transportation
California Public Utilities Commission
California Department of Consumer Affairs Licensing and Permit Information
California Department of Finance
California Electronic Job Listing Service
California Employment Development Department
California Employment Training Panel
Small Business Resources
Listed below are some of the sites that we have found to have comprehensive, useful information for people interested in starting a business or in improving their existing businesses.
American Express Open for Business
California Association of Business Brokers
California Chamber of Commerce
California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Program
California Employer Advisory Council
California Healthcare Foundation
Intuit’s Learning Center for Small Business
County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder
County of Los Angeles Office of the Assessor
Welcome to the City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Securities Dealers
Resource Guide to Financial Opportunities with State Government
United States Chamber of Commerce
UCLA, Anderson School of Management Center for International Business Education and Research
SBDC Resources
