Local Resources

• Downtown Stockton Alliance
  A non-profit property-based improvement district, the organization's mission is to develop, promote and maintain historic Downtown Stockton as a regional business, cultural and entertainment destination.
• City of Stockton
  Serving customers by providing innovative courteous and responsive service, promoting economic opportunity, enhancing the quality of life for its citizens, and building a better City for future generations.
• Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
  The Chamber speaks for thousands of local business people. The Chamber staff of dedicated business experts has experience, knowledge and influence necessary to help your company accomplish its goal.
• Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau
  Marketing Stockton for economic growth by facilitating conventions, attractions, cultural and sporting events, and addressing the needs of our visitors.

Regional Resources

• San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG)
  An organization of Joint Powers Authority comprised of the County of San Joaquin and the Cities of Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, Escalon and Lathrop. SJCOG serves as the regional transportation planning agency and a technical and informational resource for these jurisdictions.
• San Joaquin Delta College Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  Serving San Joaquin, Amador, Alpine and Calaveras counties assists the SBDC with any aspect of small business development from starting a small business to expansion or helping problem solve with existing businesses. Wide range of programs and resources offered.
• The Great Valley Center
  Supports activities and organizations that promote the economic, social and environmental well-being of California 's great Central Valley.

State Resources

• California Chamber of Commerce
  California's bipartisan business voice to mobilize an effective and efficient group of business leaders willing to create more opportunities present their views on public policy issues that affect their ability to do business, create jobs and compete with companies in other states and nations.
• California Department of Transportation
  Caltrans improves mobility across California through safety, mobility, delivery, stewardship and quality service.
• California Labor Market
  Whether you are an employer or a job seeker, a student or an economic developer, you can find the information here to help you make informed decisions.

National Resources

• Small Business Administration
  Inspiring creativity in the economy by developing and supporting entrepreneurs through a vast network of resource partners, advocating for small businesss, and empowering the spirit of entrepreneurship within every community to promote and realize the American dream.
• Yahoo-Small Business Information
  Services to grow your business online.
• National Business Incubator Association
  The world's leading incubator organization advances the business creation process to increase entrepreneurial success and individual opportunity, strengthening communities worldwide.
• National Chamber of Commerce
  Your gateway to a world of resources to keep you informed as a savvy and knowledgeable business owner and consumer.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  ULI is a non-profit research and education organization providing leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.
• International Downtown Association (IDA)
  A world leader and champion for vital and livable urban centers. IDA is a guiding force in creating healthy and dynamic centers that anchor the well being of towns, cities and regions of the world.
• Main Street Association
  Main Street's mission is to empower people, organizations and communities to achieve ongoing downtown and neighborhood district revitalization based upon the principles of self-determination, resource conservation, and incremental transformation represented through the comprehensive Main Street Four Point Approach.
• Russell Joseph Buckingham
  Russell Joseph Buckingham is a renowned artist from New York City .  He has been staff artist for the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City and was the official artist for the 50th Anniversary of D-Day for the U.S. Coast Guard.  This artist specializes in marinescapes, portraits and murals and has completed murals for the World Trade Center, Empire State Building, Graceland, Hearst Castle, the Houston Space Center, Daytona 500, the late John F Kennedy Jr.'s home in Hyannisport, MA, and Downtown Stockton