Sonoma County Economic Development Collaborative

Want to sell without the hassle of a physical location? Starting an e-commerce business may be the best option for you! With the right strategy, you can reach customers wherever they are and grow your business beyond a storefront. View our checklist here - https://rebrand.ly/edc-osblog

¿Quieres vender sin las complicaciones de un establecimiento físico? ¡Comenzar un negocio de comercio electrónico puede ser la mejor opción para ti! Con la estrategia adecuada, puedes llegar a clientes dondequiera que estén y hacer crecer tu negocio más allá de una tienda física. Consulta nuestra lista de verificación aquí - https://rebrand.ly/edc-osblog

[English Below] ¡Todavía estás a tiempo de registrarte! Acompáñanos este miércoles para la Parte 4 de la Serie de Talleres de IA para Negocios. Este taller en español, dirigido por Roberto Martinez, cubrirá formas prácticas de poner la inteligencia artificial a trabajar para tu negocio. ¡No olvides traer tu computadora portátil! 💻 Este es un taller práctico. El espacio es limitado, regístrate ahora - rebrand.ly/EDC-AIworkshop
📅 Miércoles, 26 de agosto
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Centro B-OSS 350 E St., Santa Rosa, CA 95404
There’s still time to register! Join us this Wednesday for Part 4 of our AI for Business Workshop Series. This Spanish workshop, led by Roberto Martinez, will cover practical ways to put artificial intelligence to work for your business. Don’t forget to bring your laptop! 💻 This is a hands-on workshop. Space is limited, register now - rebrand.ly/EDC-AIworkshop
📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Centro B-OSS 350 E St., Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Push through Q3 with purpose. 🚀 Whether you're planning to grow your team, expand your market, or strengthen your operations, our Business Expansion Checklist can help you map out your next steps with confidence. View the full checklist here - https://rebrand.ly/EDC-exurbz

Impulsa tu negocio durante el tercer trimestre con un propósito. 🚀 Ya sea que estés planeando contratar empleados, expandir tu mercado o fortalecer tus operaciones, nuestra Lista de Verificación para la Expansión Empresarial puede ayudarte a planificar tus próximos pasos con confianza. Consulta la lista completa aquí: https://rebrand.ly/EDC-exurbz

NOW OPEN! 🎨
Applications are officially open for Creative Sonoma’s 2027 Arts Impact Grants for Organizations (AIGO)!
AIGO provides general operating support to sustain Sonoma County’s creative and cultural nonprofits and the vital work they do throughout our communities.
Join us for a virtual Application Workshop on Wednesday, August 19 at 1 PM.
Learn more at https://na2.hubs.ly/H078Xqv0.
Pictured: Folklórico dancers present traditional dance through AIGO grantee Museum of Sonoma County’s Art4Kids youth education program.

Applications for Creative Sonoma's Arts Impact Grants open today! 🎨 If your nonprofit arts or cultural organization is interested in applying, don't miss the free virtual application workshop on August 19 to learn more about the process. Follow Creative Sonoma to stay up to date on grant deadlines, workshops, and future opportunities!

Continuing our Annual Report highlights, this week we're taking a look at Business Services. Over the past year, our team assisted 566 businesses and entrepreneurs through one-on-one consultations, quick assists, and online resources designed to help businesses start, grow, and succeed. Read the full Annual Report online!

Looking to grow your network and build meaningful business connections? Networking events are a great way to meet fellow business owners, exchange ideas, find new opportunities, and gain the support you need to succeed. Our Networking & Community Events page features business networking and community events from organizations throughout Sonoma County.

Have an event you'd like to share? We'd love to include it! Send a calendar invite to [email protected] or email us the details.

¿Quieres ampliar tu red de contactos y crear conexiones valiosas para tu negocio? Los eventos de networking son una excelente manera de conocer a otros empresarios, intercambiar ideas, descubrir nuevas oportunidades y obtener el apoyo que necesitas para crecer. Nuestra página de Eventos de Networking y Comunitarios reúne eventos empresariales y comunitarios organizados por diversas organizaciones de todo el Condado de Sonoma.

¿Tienes un evento que te gustaría compartir? ¡Nos encantaría incluirlo! Envía una invitación de calendario a [email protected] o envíanos un correo electrónico con los detalles.

[English Below] 🚨 ¡Quedan pocos lugares para el Taller de Inteligencia Artificial para Empresas del 11 de agosto!¡No te pierdas este taller práctico! Descubre cómo la inteligencia artificial puede ayudarte a aumentar tus ganancias. No olvides traer tu computadora portátil. 💻Obtén más información y regístrate aquí: rebrand.ly/EDC-AIworkshop

📅 11 de agosto de 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 p. m.
📍 Cafe Puente
610 E. Washington St., Suite C Petaluma, CA 94952

🚨 Limited spots remaining for the August 11 Artificial Intelligence Workshop for Businesses! Don't miss out on this hands-on workshop, presented in Spanish. You'll discover how AI can help you increase your profits. Don't forget to bring your laptop! 💻 Learn more and register here - https://rebrand.ly/EDC-AIworkshop
📅 August 11, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 p. m.
📍 Cafe Puente 610 E. Washington St., Suite C Petaluma, CA 94952

[English Below] ¿Listo para usar la IA para hacer crecer tu negocio? Regístrate para la Parte 4 de nuestra serie de Talleres de IA para Negocios este 26 de agosto. Dirigido por Roberto Martinez, aprenderás formas prácticas de implementar la inteligencia artificial en tu negocio. ¡No olvides traer tu computadora portátil! 💻 Este es un taller práctico. El espacio es limitado, regístrate ahora: rebrand.ly/EDC-AIworkshop

📅 Martes, 26 de agosto
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Centro B-OSS 350 E St., Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Ready to use AI to grow your business? Register for Part 4 of AI for our Business Workshop Series on August 26. This Spanish workshop is led by Roberto Martinez. Get ready to learn practical ways to put artificial intelligence to work for your business. Don't forget to bring your laptop! 💻 This is a hands-on workshop. Space is limited, register now - rebrand.ly/EDC-AIworkshop

📅 Tuesday, August 26
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Centro B-OSS 350 E St., Santa Rosa, CA 95404