SBDC LIVE



Keep up-to-date with opportunities and issues affecting the Sonoma County business community!

Join us the first Tuesday of every month for LIVE updates, opportunities, and discussion to help you be more connected, better prepared, and ready to improve your business.

🙶 To reach out to someone who’s an expert… It’s absolutely helped my business grow.

Esther Penn, MD

Disaster Assistance Loan Resources

Live casts


At 10am on the First Tuesday of every month, join our live cast on the channel of your choice.

Join Us Live on Facebook

Join Us Live on LinkedIn

Program Overview


Once a month, we’ll cast live on Facebook and LinkedIn to cover:

  • The latest updates and need-to-know information exclusively for Sonoma County small businesses
  • The latest financial opportunities for grants and other funding options
  • Special guest interviews – learn from your peers and their journeys to achieve success

John Degaetano
Ed Troxell

Join your hosts, SBDC Business Advisors John DeGaetano and Ed Troxell. This dynamic duo have been running the show since 2020, helping small businesses keep updated on critical updates.

John is an SBDC-honored generalist and financial expert. Ed is a social media expert who also helps businesses get connected with their businesses online.

Missed Something? View Recorded SBDC Live Shows

EIDL Loan Repayments & Small Business News for Sonoma County

EIDL Loan Repayments & Small Business News for Sonoma County

Add a reminder to your calendar now & send us any questions that you have. #SonomaCounty #shoplocal

Posted by Sonoma Small Business Development Center on Tuesday, January 17, 2023

How to Boost Your Holiday Sales

How to boost your holiday sales

Worried about your holiday sales? Tune into this video for tips on how you can boost your holiday sales. Add a reminder to your calendar now & send us any questions that you have. #SonomaCounty #shoplocal

Posted by Sonoma Small Business Development Center on Friday, October 28, 2022

Live from the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber

SBDC Live at Santa Rosa Metro Chamber Tune in to learn about all the small business resources that we have available for you.

Posted by Sonoma Small Business Development Center on Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Small Business Resources

Small Business Resources: Stabilizing in Uncertain Times

In this video, we share with you the latest workshops and financial tips that can help your small business stabilize during these uncertain times.

Posted by Sonoma Small Business Development Center on Tuesday, October 4, 2022

SBDC Live Feedback

Have you watched a show? Please let us know how we did and what you want to see more of!

Provide SBDC Live Feedback

accessibility logo

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact Louise Dawson at info@SonomaSBDC.org

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

EVENT DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Sonoma Small Business Development Center, and its host, the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, specifically disclaim any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar.

By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Sonoma Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.