Business Resource Listing
| HEALDSBURG Chamber of Commerce |
| City of Healdsburg |
| Business Startup & Development |
| County of Sonoma |
| State of California |
| Federal Government |
| Area Chambers & Bureaus |
HEALDSBURG Chamber of Commerce
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
217 Healdsburg Avenue
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: (707) 433-6935
Fax: (707) 433-7562
Inside California (800) 648-9922
www.healdsburg.com
The Healdsburg Chamber is a nonprofit business organization representing more than 600 area businesses with thousands of employees. They function as a referral and support network for area businesses, and a full-service visitors bureau. The office is open seven-days-a-week and provides 24-hour "walk-up" information at the front doors.
Healdsburg Economic Development Office
Herb Liberman
Economic Development Coordinator
217 Healdsburg Avenue
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: (707) 433-8234
Fax: (707) 433-8244
Email: heliberman@comcast.net
The Economic Development Office is a partnership of the Healdsburg Chamber and the City of Healdsburg. The Economic Development Officer is available to act as an advocate for businesses with planning and permit issues, land and lease acquisition, and expansion or relocation questions. Prospective new companies have benefited from the services of this office.
City of Healdsburg
City of Healdsburg
401 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: (707) 431-3317
Fax: (707) 431-3321
Website: www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us
City Business License
Phone: (707) 431-3102
All businesses in the City of Healdsburg are required to obtain a business license. The business license period is from July 1st through June 30th of each year. Based on the opening date of your business, fees may be pro-rated on a quarterly basis.
Public Works Department
Phone: (707) 431-3346
Handles matters related to sewer discharge.
Utility Office
Phone: (707) 431-3307
There is an application form and deposit requirement for any business that requires utilities to be connected at a city location.
Business Start Up & Development
Business Start-up Kit
California State Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (800) 381-8877
Website: www.commerce.ca.gov
Provides all the government forms, legal documents and step-by-step instructions on starting your business.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Chapter 450
777 Sonoma Avenue, Room 1158
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: (707) 571-8342
Website: www.score.org
Offers business assistance, referrals, training, counseling, and information.
Start-up Kit
U.S. Small Business Administration
Phone: (415) 744-6823
Website: www.sba.gov
United States Small Business Administration (SBA)
455 Market Street 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 744-6820
Fax: (415) 744-6812
Website: www.sba.gov
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides financial, technical and management assistance. It is also the nation's largest single financial backer of small businesses.
County of Sonoma
Economic Development Board
Ben Stone, Economic Development Coordinator
401 College Avenue Suite D
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-5148
Phone: (707) 565-7170
Fax: (707) 565-7231
E-mail: EDB@sonoma-county.org
Website: www.sonoma-county.org
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (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.
Sonoma County Permit & Resource Management Department
2550 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, California 95403
Phone: (707) 565-1900 or Click Here for their list of departments
Website: www.sonoma-county.org/prmd
The Permit and Resource Management Department is responsible for the regulation of land development in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. Their website covers just about everything you need to know, including permits available online.
The Sonoma County Business Assistance Guide (BAG)
Although not intended as a step-by-step guide to operating a business, the Sonoma County Business Assistance Guide (BAG) will help direct you to those information sources and agencies you must contact before you can open your doors for business. It was designed as a "portal" to pertinent web sites so that the user can explore the most current information available.
Website: www.sonoma-county.org/bag
Sonoma County Clerk
2300 County Center Drive
Building B 177
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 565-3800
Fax: (707) 565-3957
Website: www.sonoma-county.org
All fictitious business names must be registered with the Sonoma County Clerk. Generally this registration applies to an individual doing business under a name other than their own, or the name suggests the existence of additional owners, or the name does not include the surname of each general partner.
State of California
Contractors
If you intend to engage in the construction industry, you should contact the State License Board to determine what special permits/license may be required.
Contractor's State License Board
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827-1703
(800) 321-2752
Department of Industrial Relations
320 W. 4th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 576-7750
Forming a Corporation
If forming a corporation, you must file articles of incorporation with the California Secretary of State.
Secretary of State
1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Corporate Filing & Services Division
(916) 657-5448
Limited Partnership Division
(916) 653-3365
Trademark Division
(916) 653-4984
Insurance/Workers' Compensation
Any business should consider insurance coverage for general liability, product liability, fire and similar disasters, robbery and theft. Fidelity bonding should be considered for employees who handle cash receipts or other funds. If you have employees, Worker's Compensation insurance is mandatory under California law.
Division of Workers' Compensation
Safety and Health Regulations
If you have employees, there are laws that set safety standards designed to prevent injuries arising out of unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Small employers (less than 10 employees) may be exempt from some of the CAL-OSHA requirements.
CAL-OSHA
6150 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 307
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(800) 963-9424
Seller's Permit / Resale Number
Every business that will sell or lease tangible personal property (merchandise) to customers must obtain a seller's permit from the State Board of Equalization.
State Board of Equalization
50 Fremont Street, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94105
(800) 400-7115
State Licenses
The State of California imposes license requirements and fees on more than 100 businesses and professions. The Department of Consumer Affairs grants most licenses.
Department of Consumer Affairs
400 "R" Street, Suite 1080
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-1254 or
(800) 952-5210
State Taxes - Withholding
If you have employees, you must register with the state Employment Development Department.
Employment Development Department (EDD)
Vehicle Registration
Commercial vehicles for a business must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
3190 S. Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-0590
Wages, Hours, and Child Labor
If you have employees, you should contact the Department of Industrial Relations with regard to minimum wages, overtime pay, employee dismissal requirements, hiring of minors, and fair employment practices.
State Labor Commissioner Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3400
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-7878
Federal Government
Employee I.D. Number/Taxes
Most small businesses are unlikely to require any type of federal permit to operate, unless they are engaged in rendering investment advice, making alcohol or tobacco products, preparing meat products or making or dealing in firearms. However, if you have formed a corporation or a partnership, one should apply for a federal employer identification number (Form SS-4) even if the business has no employees. Request from the IRS the Employers Tax Guide, a publication that explains federal income tax, unemployment tax, and social security tax withholding requirements for employers.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
455 Golden Gate Avenue 8th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: (415) 557-7878
Website: www.irs.gov
Area Chambers & Bureaus
Calistoga Chamber of Commerce
1458 Lincoln Avenue #4
Calistoga, CA 94515
Phone: (707) 942-6333
Fax: (707) 942-9287
Website: www.calistogachamber.com
Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 356
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Phone: (707) 894-4470
Fax: (707) 894-9568
Website: www.cloverdale.net
Cotati Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 592
Cotati, CA 94931
Phone: (707) 795-5508
Fax: (707) 795-5868
Website: www.cotati.org
Forestville Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 546
Forestville, CA 95436
Phone: (707) 887-1111
Website: www.forestvillechamber.org
Fort Bragg-Mendocino Coast
P.O. Box 1141
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone: (800) 726-2780
Fax: (707) 964-2056
Website: www.mendocinocoast.com
Geyserville Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 276
Geyserville, CA 95441
Phone: (707) 857-3745
Website: www.geyservillecc.com
Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce
200 S. School Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone: (707) 462-4705
Fax: (707) 462-2088
Website: www.ukiahchamber.com
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
3033 Cleveland Avenue. Ste. 306,
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Mail to : P.O. Box 11392, Santa Rosa, CA 95406
Phone: (707) 575-3648
Fax: (707) 575-3693
Email: hccadmin@hcc-sc.org
Website: www.hcc-sc.org
Mark West Area Chamber of Commerce
642 Larkfield Center
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 578-7975
Fax: (707) 578-0397
Website: www.markwest.org
Monte Rio Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 220
Monte Rio, 95462
Phone: (707) 865-1533
Fax: (707) 865-2181
Website: www.monterio.org
Napa Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 636
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 226-7455
Fax: (707) 226-1171
Website: www.napachamber.com
Occidental Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 159
Occidental, CA 95465
Phone: (707) 874-3279
Website: www.occidental.org
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
800 Baywood Drive, Suite A
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone: (707) 762-2785
Fax: (707) 762-4721
Website: www.petalumachamber.com
Redwood Coast Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (707) 884-1080
Fax: (707) 884-1231
Website: www.redwoodcoastchamber.com
Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce
500 Roberts Lake Road #B
Rohnert Park, CA 94954
Phone: (707) 584-1415
Fax: (707) 584-2945
Website: www.rpchamber.org
Russian River Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 331
Guerneville, CA 95436
Phone: (707) 869-9000
Fax: (707) 869-9009
Website: www.russianriver.com
Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce
637 First Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: (707) 545-1414
Fax: (707) 545-6914
Website: www.santarosachamber.com
Santa Rosa Convention/Visitor Bureau
9 Fourth Street
Santa Rosa 95401
Phone: (707) 577-8674
Fax: (707) 571-5949
Website: www.visitsantarosa.com
Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 178
Sebastopol, CA 95473
Phone: (707) 823-3032
Fax: (707) 823-8439
Website: www.sebastopol.org
Sonoma Coast Visitors Center
Phone: (707) 874-3866
Website: www.visitsonomacoast.com
Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce
651-A Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707) 996-1033
Fax: (707) 996-9402
Website: http://www.sonomachamber.com
Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau
453 First Street East
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707) 996-1090
Fax: (707) 996-9212
Website: www.sonomavalley.com
St. Helena Chamber of Commerce
1010 Main Street, Suite A
St. Helena, CA 94574
Phone: (707) 963-4456
Fax: (707) 963-5396
Website: www.sthelena.com
Windsor Chamber of Commerce
370 Windsor River Road
Windsor, CA 95492
Phone: (707) 838-7285
Fax: (707) 838-2778
Website: www.windsorchamber.com
