Resources for Businesses
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce | www.sanmarcoschamber.com
An advocate of businesses, the Chamber is dedicated to the promotion and development of a positive business environment in San Marcos.
San Diego North EDC | www.sdnedc.org
The San Diego North Economic Development Council values both the public and private sectors working together as community partners to sustain and strategically grow the economic base of North San Diego County.
SCORE-SanDiego | www.score.org/sandiego
Offers free small business advice for entrepreneurs. SCORE is a volunteer, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the success of small business
Small Business Development Center North County | https://sdivsbdc.org/north-san-diego-sbdc/
Provides consulting services and workshops for small businesses in North County San Diego.
US Small Business Administration San Diego Office | www.sba.gov
Offers a variety of programs and support services to help businesses navigate the issues faced during initial applications. Business resources are also provided.
San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures | https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/awm/WM_New/device-and-pos-registration.html
Scales and meters used commercially must be annually registered with San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures. Testing and sealing of weighing and measuring devices (such as scales and meters) used for commercial purposes, is required by law before used or placed into service. Retail establishments that use point-of-sale (POS) systems, as defined by California law, must be registered and routinely tested for pricing accuracy.
State of California, Employment Development Division (EDD) | www.edd.ca.gov
EDD is responsible for the state programs involving unemployment insurance, disability insurance, payroll tax collection, and job training/workforce services.
State of California, Department of Industrial Relations | www.dir.ca.gov
This state department oversees workers' compensation, labor standards and occupational safety and health.
California Franchise Tax Board | www.ftb.ca.gov
Obtain State Income Tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board. For more information, visit the California Tax Service Center website at www.taxes.ca.gov.
San Diego Regional EDC | www.sandiegobusiness.org
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation's (EDC for short) mission is to maximize the region’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. As an independently funded nonprofit organization, EDC promotes the region, facilitates corporate expansion across diverse industry sectors, and supports the talent pool that drives their success.
San Diego Workforce Partnership | workforce.org
The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) funds job training programs that empower job seekers to meet the current and future workforce needs of employers in San Diego County. We are the local Workforce Development Board, designated by the City and County of San Diego.