Having access to business resource information and knowing who to talk with or go to for help will make a difference in getting off on the right foot. See our Guide to Doing Business in Lakeport!
Here are links to Other websites that have great information on where to start:
USDA - Rural Business/Agricultural Producers - they have information and other helpful Grant and Loan Program information.
SBA - Has a resource guide and additional information for small businesses.
California Human Development - Provides Employment Training Centers for low income individuals. They also have a Farmworker Jobs Program as well as other assistance programs.
Career Point - Helping you succeed in business! They work with CalJobs and the Employment Development Department (EDD) to assist with employment opportunities.
Business Assistance Contact Information:
1. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME:
Lake County Courthouse - County Clerk's Office
(707) 263-2311
2. CHILD CARE PROVIDERS:
State of California – Rohnert Park Local Unit
101 Golf Course Drive, Suite A-230
Rohnert Park 94928
(707) 588-5026
3. CONTRACTOR STATE LICENSE BOARD
State of California (800) 321-2752
4. STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Consumer Affairs
(800) 952-5210
5. SALE OF ALCOHOL:
Alcoholic Beverage Control Department
50 D Street, Room 130, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 576-2165
6. SALE OF FOOD OR DRINK:
922 Bevins Court
(707) 263-1164
7. SALE OF PRODUCTS
State Board of Equalization
50 D Street, Room 230
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 576-2100
Franchise Tax Board
(800) 852-5711
Employee (EIN) or Identification Number
777 Sonoma Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 523-0924
10. BUSINESS NAME AVAILABILITY:
California Secretary of State
(916) 653-6814
11. CITY OF LAKEPORT BUSINESS LOANS:
Lakeport Community Development Department
707-263-5615
or Community Development Services (CDS)
707-998-9203 x 101
12. SMALL BUSINESS LOANS:
State Loan Guarantee Program
(916) 322-5790
875 Lakeport Blvd.
www.lakeportchamber.com
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-5092
14. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU:
1000 Broadway, Ste 625
Oakland, CA 94607
510-844-2000
15. CITY OF LAKEPORT BUSINESS LICENSES
Community Development Department
225 Park Street in Lakeport
707-263-5615 X 204
16. LAKEPORT PLANNING & BUILDING PERMITS
Community Development Department
225 Park Street in Lakeport
707-263-5613
17. MT. KONOCTI BUSINESS FACILITATION
Business Planning and Resources
707-349-2482
707-995-8133
18. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
55 First Street, Lakeport
707-263-0330
Chico State University
530-893-8732
