Placer releases new Business Resources Hub to help start and grow a business

Published Sept. 11, 2025

For new business owners looking for help getting off the ground or established businesses trying to grow, Placer County's new Business Resources Hub offers comprehensive resources tailored to meet their business needs.

The hub is a one-stop destination for tools, guides and support for every stage of the business journey with more than 60 essential resources:

• Access vital permits, licenses and registrations for Placer County and local cities including Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis, Rocklin and Roseville

• Connect with trusted advisors or join local chambers of commerce and business alliances across Placer County and the Sacramento region to gain insights

• Stay updated with business education events, webinars and training sessions from Service Corps. of Retired Executives (SCORE), Small Business Development Centers, the U.S. Small Business Administration as well as university partners

• Request customized business data or explore public economic statistics via the state's Employment Development Department and U.S. Census Bureau portals

• Explore a variety of funding options such as SBA loans, grants from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate and eco-friendly financing programs

• Leverage innovative online platforms like OpenCounter, GIS Mapping, the Growth Factory and Roseville Venture Lab-all designed to accelerate business growth

• Find workforce training programs and get hiring assistance through Placer's Business Advantage Network, state services and other local training agencies

• Navigate food safety and permitting with Placer County Environmental Health, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller's permits and specialized workshops on launching cottage food businesses

• Get specialized non-profit assistance starting with Placer's Non-profit Resource Guide

"This is the premiere destination for business owners of all kinds to level up their skills and workforce," said Placer's Economic Development Director Gloria Stearns. "This collaborative approach to economic development helps growing businesses or even those exploring new business ideas. There's something for every business on this hub."

The Business Resource Hub offers workforce programs and hiring support tailored to your business needs, freeing up owners to focus on growth and large-scale initiatives.

The hub is located at: https://www.placer.ca.gov/10408/Resources .

Businesses are also encouraged to share their shop and their services on the Shop Placer map to help customers find local offerings on the Engage Placer website here: https://engage.placer.ca.gov/shop-placer .

For further assistance, business owners may contact the Placer Business Resource Center at 916-770-8380 or email [email protected] .