City of Oroville - Microenterprise Business Technical Assistance Program

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Microenterprise Business Technical Assistance Program

General Information

Phone 530.538.2495
Fax 530.538.2539
E-mail businessassistance@cityoforoville.org

How can Micro-enterprise Business Technical Assistance Help?
      The Micro-enterprise Business Technical Assistance Program helps to prepare individuals who are interested in self employment for the challenge of successfully owning their own business by:

      • Helping evaluate interests and abilities

      • Exploring concepts and commitments of self-employment

      • Providing materials and coaching covering important tools needed to
         run a small business

      • Offering one-on-one mentoring to help create a plan for starting and
         growing a business

      • Help exploring financial options including the City of Oroville's
         Micro Loan Program

Purpose and Objective
      The City of Oroville uses CDBG funds to provide funds for the establishment, stabilization, and expansion of a Micro-enterprise Microenterprise Business Technical Assistance Program business that has 5 or fewer employees of which one or more is the owner. The assistance will aid in creating and/or retaining jobs for persons in the Target Income Group (TIG) households. TIG households are those making less than 80% of Butte County area median income as established by Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

      For additional information, contact the City of Oroville's Department of Business Assistance and Housing Development at 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville CA 95965.

Scope of Services
Provide Technical Assistance
      Hands-on technical assistance that is necessary for local small businesses in order to move them successfully through business development and expansion.

Referral to Local Service Providers
      Financial Institution, Small Business Administration, Tri County EDC, Private Industry Council, Small Business Development Center, ect.

Assist with Documentation/Financing
      Dependant upon type of assistance requested, we will assist in generating and completing reports necessary to obtain financing and/or meet their basic business goal.

On-Going Follow Up
      On a regular basis the City of Oroville will contact the business to offer any additional assistance that may be needed.

      For more information visit the City of Oroville's Business Assistance and Housing Development Department located at:

      City Hall
      1735 Montgomery Street
      Oroville, CA 95965
      530.538.2495
      businessassistance@cityoforoville.org


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