Striving to Help Our Local Community

About the Solano College SBDC  

The Solano College Small Business Development Center is one of over 1,000 SBDCs, nationwide, set up through the Association of Small Business Development Centers, to assist small business owners and managers start, buy, assess, manage, improve, expand, grow or sell their company. We offer Solano County business owners and residents:

• Affordable and Free Small Business Assistance
• 12 Short Courses Through Solano Community College
• Workshops Presented at Convenient Locations Throughout the County
• 10-Week Small Business Training Program - Featuring NxLeveL™ Entrepreneurial Training
• Young Entrepreneurs Project for Young Adults 14-27 Years
• Free Small Business Resource Library
• Free Advice and Mentoring Provided by Professional Business Advisors

Our Focus is Solano County  

Our territory includes potential, start-up and existing small businesses in Solano County. Funding to support the SBDC is provided through the US Small Business Administration (SBA) on the federal level, California Community Colleges Workforce Development Program on the state level and from many cities and private partners on the local level. Examples of local sponsors include the cities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, Vallejo; Solano Community College District, County of Solano and more!

Existing Business Owners  

If you have an existing business, we encourage you to give us a call. The SBDC offers free, confidential one-on-one advice provided by expert business advisors spanning a range of business experience and expertise.

To start, complete our online Counseling Information Form. Click on the Request Services tab on the menu at the top of this page. Upon review of your application, a staff member or business advisor will contact you to discuss your request. Please allow up to one week for a response.