Placer County celebrates Small Business Week and launches Downtown Revitalization Workgroup

Published April 25, 2024

Next week, April 28 to May 4, is National Small Business Week and Placer County is sharing valuable opportunities to help small businesses find added success throughout the region. In addition, Placer's Economic Development Office is offering free, professional consulting to downtown and commercial areas throughout the county.

"No matter their size, our fine retailers, farmers, craftspeople and entrepreneurs produce unique treasures and gifts throughout the region and it's important we support their efforts," said Placer County Economic Development Director Gloria Stearns. "With more than 10,000 small businesses in the county, we are fortunate to have so many exceptional services. Plus, these small business owners contribute to the tax base which also supports local services."

To show our support, we're inviting owners and operators to attend the SacBiz Connect: Small Business Week Resource Expo & Kick-Off on April 29 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Join more than 30 organizations from across the Greater Sacramento region at Frequency Coworking in Rancho Cordova to share invaluable resources tailored to small businesses across various industries. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs to share stories, insights and ideas to fuel your own business journey. Learn more andregister here.

The U.S. Small Business Administration, which has orchestrated Small Business Week for more than 50 years, will also host a free,two-day virtual summiton April 30 and May 1 for small business owners to learn new strategies, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts. The event features educational sessions, online business resources and diverse speakers. Learn more andregister online here.

Furthermore, Placer County's Economic Development Office is offering free, professional consulting for businesses in downtown and commercial areas throughout the county. Consultations are being provided by the Downtown Revitalization Workgroup, which is comprised of economic development professionals from the region. The group plans to conduct site visits to areas in need and speak with representatives (chambers, city staff, businesses, etc.) to learn about the area's strengths and challenges before identifying and sharing a report of recommendations. Share your interest in hosting the group byclicking here.

To learn more about Small Business Week or how small businesses benefit Placer County, please visitwww.shopplacer.com.