 BUSINESS
INCUBATORS
The City of San Jose and its Redevelopment Agency help spawning the new technology
businesses of tomorrow by supporting some of the best-known technology incubators
in the nation. The business incubators are located in Downtown San Jose.
ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS CLUSTER (EBC):
The Environmental Business Cluster offers assistance similar
to the Software Business Cluster, but is designed to attract
companies that make environmental products or provide environmental
services. This EBC is the first incubator of its kind in
the United States.
408.938.3920
website: www.environmentalcluster.org
SOFTWARE BUSINESS CLUSTER (SBC):
The motto of the Software Business Cluster is "Innovate,
Incubate, Accelerate". The SBC provides early-stage software
companies with an environment loaded with mentoring, funding
and networking opportunities. The attracts start-ups to
San Jose and expedites their growth by assisting with business
plan refinement, the development of marketing plans, investor
and customer presentations, office space, internet access,
and website and email hosting. Of the 75 software companies
located in San Jose, more than two-thirds developed in the
SBC.
408.535.2701
website: www.sjsbc.org
U.S. MARKET ACCESS CENTER (US MAC): The U.S. Market
Access Center assists small to mid-sized, high-growth technology
and life science companies from other countries with entry
into the U.S. market by providing executive suites facilitating
business relationships with companies in the San Jose/ Silicon
Valley region.
408.351.3300
website: www.usmarketaccess.com
ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
The Entrepreneur Center (eCenter), located in Downtown San Jose, provides
entrepreneurs with a full range of business services, including finance programs,
technical assistance, management training, assistance with procurement programs,
technology training, and international trade counseling. The eCenter is a
unique partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Cisco Systems,
the City of San Jose, and several community business organizations.
Entrepreneur Center: 408.494.0210
website: www.ecenteronline.org
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES'S SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED
TAXPAYER EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION OFFICE
The Internal Revenue Service's Small Business/Self Employed Taxpayer Education
& Communication (TEC) Office provides customer focused products, services
and assistance to educate small business and self-employed customers and help
them meet their obligations as taxpayers
website: www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FORUM
The Software Development Forum provides software and Internet professionals with a one-stop location in Downtown San Jose for information, connections, and education. With over 2,300 members and 20 to 30 events monthly, the Forum, one of the nation's premier software and Internet organizations, features business seminars, one-on-one advisory meetings, quarterly showcase events, and self-service labs.
Software Development Forum: 408.494.8378
website: www.sdforum.org
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY
The Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center offers
a wide variety of services for present small business owners.
All counseling services are confidential and free of charge.
The Silicon Valley SBDC is dedicated to assisting with small
business opportunities, preventing future problems, improving
management skills, helping businesses expand and develop,
promoting minority and women-owned businesses, and creating
and retaining jobs.
Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center: 408.494.0240
website: www.siliconvalley-sbdc.org
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SBDC)
The Small Business Development Commission studies, reviews, and makes recommendations
to the City Council regarding the City's efforts on behalf of disadvantaged
businesses to encourage greater participation in City contracts and to increase
greater overall economic vitality for disadvantaged businesses.
San Jose Office of Economic Development: 408.535.8181
website: www.sjeconomy.com
SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
The new Small
Business Opportunity Program (SBOP-Fact Sheet) will increase
business access to City procurement opportunities through
increased outreach and better information exchange. City departments
will use both on-line posting and e-mail notification to inform
potential vendors of open bids and contracting opportunities.
In addition, San Jose continues to create new avenues of communication
to reach businesses that may not be aware of opportunities
with the City.
WORK2FUTURE-BUSINESS SERVICES PROGRAM
The Business Services Program is a collaboration of partners
who provide quality business development, entrepreneurial
and employment services to businesses. The objective is to
provide businesses with workforce tools they need to succeed
in a global economy. work2future: 877.880.1222
website: www.work2future.biz
The San Jose City Council approved the Small Business Opportunity
Program in January after a thorough research process. City
staff and the Small Business Development Commission investigated
suggested improvements and solicited public input to develop
the program.
San Jose Office of Economic Development: 408.535.8181
website: www.sjeconomy.com
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