Whether you are starting a new business or are an existing employer, our goal is to help you find the resources and information that you need to succeed. Below is a list resources that may be pertinent to the type of business you wish to start in Danville.
Businesses located within commercial districts of Danville are eligible to have a free business listing on the www.shopdanvillefirst.com website. When completing your business license form, make sure to complete the Shop Danville Section, so we can help market your business.
Businesses who have a listing, click here for instructions to update your business profile on the website.
Economic DevelopmentBusiness Concierge Service
Jill BergmanEconomic Development Manager(925) 314-3369
Jan Gray (925) 314-3326
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The State of California State and Use Tax Rate increased from 8.25% to 8.50%. This rate will be in effect from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016.
Annual Economic Outlook report, which is both a forecast and summary of key economic indicators for the East Bay as it compares to the region, the state of California, and the United States as a whole.
This special report is an in-depth anaylsis of the major shifts in both the demand for and supply of the region's most valuable asset: its human resources.
Not quite sure which business resource is needed for your business? Contact our “Business Concierge” to discuss your business type and we will help direct you to the appropriate business resources/organization. Contact the concierge, Jill Bergman, at jbergman@danville.ca.gov or call (925) 314-3369.
If you own a small business and are interested in learning more about how to bid on public projects, the California Construction Contracting Program is offering free training, counseling, and resources to assist you in successfully bidding and winning contracts. Please visit their website for useful information: http://www.buildcalifornia.org In addition, Caltrans and the U.S. Small Business Administration now offer a technical assistance surety bond guarantee program to promote increased small business participation in Caltrans, State highway, and transit projects.
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