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New one stop website supports entrepreneurs, business
10-7 Business
Stanislaus County has unveiled a major game‑changer for the local business community, the brand‑new Business One Stop Services Website. Built through the Stanislaus 2030 initiative, this powerful platform gives entrepreneurs and small business owners a faster, clearer, and more accessible way to find the resources they need to succeed.

Stanislaus County Workforce Development launched the Stanislaus County Business One Stop Services Website on Oct. 1, 2026, a comprehensive online hub designed to support local entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage of their journey—from launching a new idea to expanding your current business.

Funded through Stanislaus 2030 investments, the Business One Stop streamlines access to essential resources, reduces barriers to growth, and connects business owners with the tools they need to thrive in a changing economic landscape.

The new website is built around four primary pathways, each offering clear, practical guidance:

Start Your Business: Entrepreneurs can access step by step guidance on business structure, licensing, registration, compliance, and early stage planning.

Run Your Business: Business owners will find resources on operations, HR, workforce development, marketing, regulatory updates, and ongoing compliance tools to support daily success.

Expand Your Business: For businesses ready to scale, the platform offers information on procurement opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, franchising options, capital access, market data, and strategic expansion pathways.

Transition Your Business: Owners considering transition explore options for selling, transferring, or dissolving a business, ensuring they exit smoothly and thoughtfully.

Designed with Local Businesses in Mind

The Business One Stop Website includes several innovative features crafted specifically to support the needs of Stanislaus County businesses:

  • Public Event Calendar:

A community powered calendar where organizations can submit workshops, job fairs, training events, and networking opportunities.

  • Procurement Guidance & SBDC Support:

A dedicated section explains local procurement processes and highlights how the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help business owners prepare for government contracting opportunities.

  • CDFI Lending Network:

A collective directory of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) offering specialized funding options for startups, expansion projects, and businesses in underserved communities.

  • Permitting Assistance:

Easy to follow permitting guidance helps business owners navigate city and county requirements, reducing delays and making regulatory compliance more accessible and transparent.

Collaborative Initiative to Strengthen the Economy

The Business One Stop Website is a key milestone of the Stanislaus 2030 initiative, which aims to support local economic mobility, strengthen small business ecosystems, and expand access to meaningful business resources county wide.

Through partnerships with local cities, workforce agencies, nonprofits, lenders, and business organizations, the platform represents a unified effort to make Stanislaus County one of the most supportive environments for business development in the region.

Entrepreneurs and business owners can explore the full suite of resources at: www.StanBusinessOneStop.com

Stanislaus County Workforce Development works with businesses to identify in demand occupations and develop a skilled workforce that strengthens local businesses and supports the economic success of the community. Learn more at stanworkforce.com.