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Tuolumne Biz Alliance Gets Local Financial Support

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slide3-tuolumne_biz_alliance_gets_local_financial_support.pngAmador County - The Business Alliance of Tuolumne County, a partnership of small business service providers that include the Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE), Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce, Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority, and the regional office for the Alliance Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been receiving an inflow of financial support from local organizations and businesses. As a small business owner, free services are available through the newly formed umbrella organization comprised of these four well established agencies with the mission of the alliance stated as “Building Tuolumne County, One Business at a Time.” Presently, over $17,100 has been donated to fund free business assistance including counseling and training for small business owners, startup businesses and entrepreneurs. Oak Valley Bank’s Branch Manager Debbie Kempton was the first to make a donation of $500 to this new entity stating, “We believe in the value of small businesses to the health of our community, and support the ongoing efforts of the Business Alliance.” The Economic Development Authority of Tuolumne County Fund provided $12,000 to the Business Alliance to assist the Alliance and its partners. The Alliance SBDC, partially funded by the Small Business Administration, donated $500 toward marketing and promoting the Business Alliance. The Alliance SBDC provides business consultants, free of charge, that are available to assist in the areas of business startups, financing, website development, and human resources. They also provide specialized training and one-on-one counseling throughout the year. In addition, the Economic Development Company of Tuolumne County Fund provided $12,000 to the Business Alliance to assist the Alliance and its partners. Through the Business Alliance, SCORE also provides business consultants who are business experts in many industries, and offers ongoing workshops and trainings. SCORE sponsors contributed a total of $3,600 toward an online marketing campaign on a news website called Mymotherlode.com to reach small to medium sized business owners. Sponsors of this marketing campaign include: Hohne & Hoyt, CPA; Sam Wheeler, CPA; Clarke Broadcasting; HRM Consulting; Success Capital; Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority; Sonora Regional Medical Center; and Sonora Insurance. Story by Judee Schmidt This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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