Programs

MBDA Business Center

Sacramento

The Sacramento MBDA Business Center is a program under the U.S. Department of Commerce and is designed to help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses grow and thrive by providing services to meet the client needs.

We provide customized and flexible technical one-on-one support with focus on these areas:

Small Business Development Center

San Joaquin

The San Joaquin Small Business Development Center is a technical assistance program serving small business owners in San Joaquin, Amador, Calaveras, and Alpine counties. We specialize in helping businesses in the launch and start-up phases by providing 1:1 consultations and workshops focused on business planning, accessing capital, and understanding finances.

Our services are free and available to any small business owners in the participating counties, however we can make referrals to other SBDCs across the state. If your dream is to start your own business, we’re here to assist!

Small Business Utilization Center

Statewide (SBUC)

The SBUC connects small and mid-sized businesses with federal, state and private procurement opportunities. The Center offers technical assistance and training to these businesses to support and build capacity and become contract ready.

SBUC also offers a website development service and a succession program for small businesses.

Small Business Transportation Resource Center

Southwest Region

As of June 30, 2025, we will not be serving as the Southwest Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC).

For inquiries related to the Southwest Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC), please contact:

Steronica Mattocks
Lead Program Analyst Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
U.S. Department of Transportation
Email: dot-osdbu@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-1930