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NO COST ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE
IRVINE CHAMBER’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Access to low cost financing
The Chamber’s Office of Business & Economic Development can arrange a meeting with the U.S. Small Business Administration, a government entity that can provide a guarantee of up to 75% of a commercial bank loan, resulting in a lower interest rate for the borrower.
Access to advice and counsel on accessing foreign markets
The Chamber’s Office of Business & Economic Development can arrange a meeting with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Services office which provides expert advice to companies looking to import or export products.
Access to free consulting services
The Chamber’s Office of Business & Economic Development can arrange a meeting with a consultant from the California Manufacturing Technology Corporation (CMTC). The consultant will visit a company, review its operations and return with a suggested action plan. All at no cost to the company.
Access to employee training funds
The Chamber’s Office of Business & Economic Development can arrange a meeting with a representative of the Orange County Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The WIB provides funds for training &/or retraining employees.
Access to customers &/or suppliers
With over 1,000 member companies in the Chamber, the Office of Business & Economic Development refers companies looking for suppliers to Chamber members.
Access to state, county and city officials
The Chamber’s Office of Business & Economic Development has on-going contacts with officials at all levels of government and can serve as an expediter and problem solver.