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Tech Futures Group

What is TFG’s service area?

Answered 2 years ago

As part of the NorCal SBDC network, TFG serves tech companies extending counties from Oregon border to Santa Cruz The NorCal SBDC network is compromised of 18 SBDC centers.

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  • What is TFG’s connection to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)?
  • How is TFG different from an accelerator?
  • What is the difference between a “consultant” and an “advisor”?
  • How do TFG advisors maintain their relevancy in their area of expertise?
  • What is an EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence)?
  • Are the TFG advisors paid by TFG or do they offer their time pro bono?
  • How is TFG assessed? What are TFG’s goals?
  • What is TFG’s charter?
  • What technologies does TFG support?
  • What is TFG’s service area?
  • Does my company qualify as a “technology company” for TFG?
  • Who is eligible to be a TFG client?
  • Does TFG offer courses or a programmatic element?
  • Does TFG offer technical assistance?
  • What services does TFG offer?
  • What is Tech Futures Group (TFG)?
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    • Food & Restaurants
    • Technology
    • Int’l Trade
    • Get an Advisor

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    Sonoma SBDC
    50 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 110
    Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    (707) 595-0060
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  • Trainings

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    Startup Planning

    • Startup Masterclass
    • Startup in Sonoma Guide

    Thrive and Grow

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    Join Trainings

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    50 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 110
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    (707) 595-0060

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