The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) provides assistance services directed toward encouraging the startup, retention and expansion of Sonoma County businesses and jobs, particularly with small businesses; creation of new jobs and employment opportunities; and diversification of economic activity and strengthening the County's tax base. The EDB has two major functions:

• To provide information and referral services to help local businesses to start up, succeed, and grow;
• and to develop and disseminate factual data regarding significant economic activities, trends and projections for Sonoma County. In addition, the Economic Development Director performs numerous activities on behalf of the Board of Supervisors ranging from coordination to analysis of issues impacting Sonoma County.

New Business Resource Now Available!
Tools for Business Success

In partnership with the California Academy for Economic Development, the Sonoma County Economic Development Board is pleased to offer exclusive access through the web link above to a new one-stop resource for businesses and entrepreneurs for information related to:

• Business Formation
• Government Regulations
• Business Planning
• Funding & Incentives

Take a few moments to investigate the many resources available to help your business grow and prosper. Feel free to let us know what you think about this new opportunity for business success at the email address in the box below.

Video for the 2008 Fifth Annual State of the County event is available.

Video for the 2007 Fourth Annual State of the County event is available.
Details on future events become available as they are confirmed.

Office Location

Main Office Location:	401 College Avenue, Suite D Santa Rosa, California 95401
Main Office Phone Number:	(707) 565-7170
Main Office Fax Number:	(707) 565-7231
Main Office Email Contact:	Sonoma County EDB

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