Business Resource Links
Yolo County Business Licenses And Permits
www.yolocounty.org
Small Business Administration
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed. Whether a business loan or a business plan they can help you succeed.
www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ca/sacr/index.html
QuickBooks Support
Start your business off with a easy to use accounting software program.
www.support.quickbooks.intuit.com/support/default.aspx
Agriculture
AG Commissioner
Rick Landon Sealer of Weights and Measures.
70 Cottonwood Street, Woodland, California 95695-2557
Telephone numbers: (530) 666-8140 Office hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri
Yolo County Farm Bureau
West District(brooks, Guinda, Rumsey, Esparto, Madison)
Don Tompkins
Bonnie Spore
Fred Manas
UC Davis Small Farm Center
The Small Farm Center provides services throughout California. We are a part of the university of california's division of agriculture and natural resources, and are located on the uc davis campus. We respond directly to the needs of farmers, researchers, organizations, farm advisors, and consumers by providing research results, publications, and educational programs on small farm topics.
www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/docs/about_sfc.html
UC Davis Robert Mondavi Institute For Wine & Food Science (RMI)
In 2001, Robert Mondavi, Renowned California Wine Producer. Made a personal gift of $25 million to establish the Robert Mondavi Institute for wine and food science Within the college of agricultural and environmental sciences, opening a new era of opportunity for uc davis in its widely acclaimed wine and food programs.
Robertmondaviinstitute.ucdavis.edu/ourvision.htm
Economic Demographics
For Information Regarding State And Local Economic Demographics
Ceres.ca.gov/geo_area/counties/yolo/profile.html
Transportation
Highways
State Highway 16 runs though the region and you can connect with highway 16 from Interstate 505 running north and south.
Air
-The Yolo County Airport is the closest airport with limited capabilities that are all private.
-Major airport within 40 minutes Sacrament International Airport
-Major airport within 2 hours: Oakland and San Francisco
Local Public Transportation
Financial
Regional And State Program
Industrial Development Bonds Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) are tax-exempt securities issued by a governmental entity to provide money for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and equipping of manufacturing and processing facilities for private companies. IDBs can be issued by the I-Bank, local Industrial Development Authorities, or by Joint Powers Authorities.
www.ibank.ca.gov/state/ibank/ibank_homepage.jsp
PG&E Rebates & Incentives Program for Businesses?PG&E offers rebates and incentives to help businesses save money and manage energy costs.
www.pge.com/rebates/ PG&E'S 500 Plus Peak Program.
Lighting
Lighting accounts for 40 percent of commercial energy use. Energy-efficient equipment can reduce lighting costs by 10 percent to 30 percent. Because efficient lighting systems last longer, they reduce maintenance costs. Rebates are available for compact fluorescent lamps, T-8 fluorescent fixtures, occupancy sensors, LED exit signs and more!
Refrigeration
Refrigeration is a major contributor to energy bills and can account for the largest share of the energy costs in facilities such as grocery stores. Upgrading equipment and replacing inefficient equipment can improve performance, reduce maintenance and operating costs, and increase your profits. Rebates are available for door gaskets, vending machine controllers, display cases and much more. HVAC/ Food Service/Other Technologies ?This application includes rebates on a variety of equipment that will help you reduce energy consumption. Rebates for HVAC equipment, improved air-conditioning controls, package terminal air conditioners, and reflective window film are included in this application. Also offered are rebates for food service equipment, such as connectionless steamers and hot food holding cabinets, and selected agricultural measures.
Gas
Gas measures include: water heater, space heating boilers, process boilers, pipe and tank insulation and more.
Banks/Credit Unions
Yolo Federal Credit Union (Chamber Member)
Bank Of America
Bank Of The West
Community Business Bank
First Northern Bank
North Valley Bank
Premierwest Bank
River City Bank
Travis Credit Union
Tri Counties Bank
US Bank
Umpqua Bank
Union Bank Of California
Washington Mutual
Wells Fargo Bank
Westamerica Bank
Yolo County Workforce/Education
Schools
Esparto Unified School District
UC Davis
Woodland Community College
Contractors Brokerage Service
Employment Agencies & Resources
Adecco - 530-662-6398
Advantage Services Group - 530-661-9353
Express Personnel Services - 530-668-9675
Kelly Services - 530-668-0111
Cache Creek Casino Resort
UC Davis