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Business Cooperation Program
San Diego City Government
Tax rebate of up to 50% of the 1% local sales tax or use tax.
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Business Finance Loan Program
San Diego City Government
Provides gap loans to small and medium-sized businesses that do not meet the terms of traditional banks.
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BusinessUSA Financing Finder
US Department of Commerce
Online tool to find financing opportunities for your business.
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CalGold
Sate of California
Find out which state-level permits you need for your business, as well as which agencies administer those permits.
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California Competes Tax Credit Program
State of California
Receive a tax credit for opening, growing, or relocating a business in California.
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California Vendor Registry
State of California
Register as a vendor with the State of California to apply for state contracts.
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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification Program
San Diego City Government
Boost your visibility to City Purchasing Department by completing the DBE process.
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Ex-Im Bank Broker Locator
Federal Government
Find an insurance broker that specializes in international exports.
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Export Financing
San Diego Center for International Trade and Development
Loan, grants, and insurance for exporters.
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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Program
Federal Government
Savings on duties, tariffs, and fees related to imports.
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Gold Key Service
US Commercial Service
Matchmaking with pre-screened foreign exports distributors, professional associations, and government contacts.
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Guaranteed Water for Industry Program
San Diego City Government
Savings on water rates and exemption from conservation measures.
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Institute of Education Sciences’ Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program
U.S. Department of Education
Receive money for turning research into commercial products in the education space.
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Learning Center
Small Business Administration
Online training courses for small business owners
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Loan Applicant Screening Tool
City of San Diego
Find out if your business is eligible for the Business Finance Loan Program.
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MetroConnect
San Diego Economic Development Corporation
MetroConnect works with selected businesses to create and support international expansion plans.
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Microenterprise Program
The International Rescue Committee
Finance and assistance for refugee entrepreneurs.
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Microlending evaluation
CAMEO
Financial assistance for businesses with 5 or fewer employees.
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Neighborhood Business Support
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Provides neighborhood-based support for small businesses.
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New Employment Credit (NEC)
State of California
You may receive a tax credit for hiring a new full-time employee
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Open Counter
San Diego City Government
Find out which permits your business will need.
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Partial Sales Tax Exemption Program
State of California
A sales and use tax exemption for purchasing or leasing manufacturing equipment.
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Request International Consulting
San Diego Center for International Trade and Development (CITD)
Free advice for exporters and importers.
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San Diego Permit Assistance
San Diego City Government
You can receive help with the building permit process.
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San Diego Regional Energy Innovation Cluster
Clean Tech San Diego
A wide variety of assistance, including grants, for energy innovators.
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San Diego's Incubators & Accelerators Ecosystem
San Diego City Government
For startups, a list of all incubators, accelerators, and coworking spaces that provide training, networking and advice.
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SBDC Workshops and Events
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Find training and networking events for small businesses like you around San Diego.
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Small Business Administration LINC
Small Business Administration
Get matched directly with lenders who can fund you.
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Small Business Consulting Services
San Diego Entrepreneur Center (SDEC)
Advice, mentoring, a co-working space, and events.
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Small Local Business (SLB) Program
San Diego City Government
Register online with the city as a small business to receive benefits when bidding on city contracts.
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Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)
San Diego City Government
Grants to revitalize building facades.
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Training Events
San Diego Center for International Trade and Development (CITD)
For exporters and importers, upcoming training events around San Diego.
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Government contract training and resources
The San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center (SDCOC)
Mentoring & Training for Contracting Opportunities