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The Envision Tahoe Venture Summit is an opportunity to catalyze change and take action to benefit our regional economy while supporting our community, quality of life and environment. Last year’s event focused on accelerating Tahoe’s innovation ecosystem and feedback was phenomenal. Expect that same spirit of entrepreneurship this year! Spearheaded by local entrepreneurs and success stories, the event offers creative ideas, insight, and inspiration. Join Placer County on May 9, 2025 at the North Tahoe Event Center for this great event.
Additional L.A. Area Wildfire Resources
Stay informed and access vital resources on the Los Angeles-area fires, including preparations, response and recovery. Valley Vision helps coordinate the work of Listos California, a statewide initiative that supports disaster preparedness and resilience for vulnerable communities. Listos CA provides accessible, culturally relevant emergency preparedness resources and assistance.
Additionally, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation has created a Wildfire Assistance Resource Hub to support residents and businesses. This hub offers resources for business assistance, workforce development, housing, transportation, childcare, grants, mental health and more.
Starting or Growing your
Business in Roseville?
If you are starting, growing or thinking about building a business in Roseville, check out the City of Roseville's Small Business Portal below. It is a great resource to help you plan and launch your business with a lot of information and resources.
Grants and Funding Opportunities
Check out the following grants and funding opportunities:
Citizens' Benefit Fund Grant- The City of Roseville is currently accepting grant applications for the Citizens' Benefit Fund grant, fiscal year 2025-2026. To be eligible, you must be a non-profit organization that currently serves the Roseville community. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, February 3.
California STEP Grant- State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), aimed at helping small businesses expand into global markets by increasing the number of exporters and the volume of goods and services they trade. STEP is partially funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Amber Business Grant for Women- The Amber Grant for Women offers grants to support women entrepreneurs. To apply, you must be a woman aged 18 or older, have a business that is at least 50% women-owned, and operate in the United States or Canada.
She's Connected Grant- Sponsored by AT&T, offers $50,000 grants and additional resources to women entrepreneurs. Participants also gain exposure through the "She's Connected" web series, which highlights winners and their business stories. Applicants submit essays explaining their business mission and its alignment with AT&T's values. Applicants must be U.S. residents and the sole or majority owner of a women-owned small business. Businesses must have no more than 50 full- or part-time employees.
Art Council of Placer County Grants- ACPC offers grants to support and promote the arts in Placer County, providing funding for creative projects that enrich the community. Applicants must be Placer County residents or organizations with projects that directly benefit the local community.
Looking to Hire Employees in
Placer County?
Placer County’s Subsidized Employment program provides wage reimbursement for up to six months and up to $10,500 to participating employers when hiring eligible Employment Services participants.
Benefits:
- Pre-screened applicants that fit your specific qualifications and needs
- Up to $10,500 for each eligible hire
- 100% Reimbursement of wages for first 30 days up to $3,000
- $50-$1,500 for remaining 5 months (based on the number of work hours per week)
- No limit to the number of new hires
- Ongoing support to ensure retention
- Possible tax incentives
- Free advertisement of current job openings
For more information:
Francisco Castro, Placement Specialist fcastro@placer.ca.gov (916) 770-8308
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