Business Resources

The Downtown Stockton Enterprise Loan Fund (DSELF) was established to assist current and prospective downtown business owners with the cost of maintaining their current business or starting a new business. The DSELF offers loans from $5,000 – $50,000 and may be used for most reasonable business purposes including: Tenant Improvements and Expansion, Operating Capital, Creation of Housing or Mixed-Use Environments, Inventory, Product Development, Marketing and Signage, or Start-up Costs.

Download the DSELF Application. For more information, call Downtown Stockton Alliance at 209-464-5246.

The City of Stockton offers various financial assistance programs for businesses located in Stockton.

Commercial Facade Improvement Forgivable Loan Program
Small Business Micro Loan Program
Downtown Financial Incentive Program
Emergency Grant Program
Fee Deferral Program

For detailed information on these programs, contact the City of Stockton Economic Development Department at 209-937-8530, or visit their website.

Advertisement on street pole banners is offered by the Downtown Stockton Alliance through the franchise with the City of Stockton. Street banners effectively supplement a product or service awareness campaign which usually includes more traditional media. It also shows a sense of community and provides residents and guests with a warm, welcoming feeling. Pole banners provide a memorable impression and give a sense of uniformity and branding to visitors and community members. Call DSA with questions at 209-464-5246 or email.

BANNER SIZES

• Standard – for larger banners, 6.5 foot (30 in x 84 in)
• Antique – for smaller 3 foot tall banners (30 in x 36 in)

BANNER DESIGN

• Banner design must follow general guidelines set forth in the City Franchise Agreement.
• Corporate sponsorship logos must not exceed 20% of the design.
• We strongly suggest leasing the poles in groups of at least 3-5 to create a saturation of your message in one location.
• DSA will assist at no additional cost with banner design and print. Print and installation take approximately 5 weeks from the time print-ready art is submitted.

BANNER LEASE

• Annual lease is $335 per pole per year (12 months from the date of installation).
• A month-to-month lease is $300 per pole for the first month, $35 per each month after.

Pricing includes: design assistance, printing, hardware, installation, city fees, and replacement in case a banner is damaged.

AdvantageStockton.com is a powerful web-based economic development tool intended to facilitate potential businesses looking to locate in Stockton. Its features include: Geographic Information System (GIS) software; Immediate access to in-depth information including dynamic real estate, demographic, and industry analysis; and a database of available properties with images.

For more information contact the City of Stockton Economic Development Department at (209) 937-8530.

Business Plan Templates from SCORE
Small Business Development Center
City of Stockton Economic Development
Stockton SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Businesses
San Joaquin County Worknet Labor Market Information
Downtown Stockton Transportation Hub
U.S. Small Business Administration
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Doing Business with the State of California
Small Business Certifications for Federal Government Contracting
Sacramento Active SBA Lenders
Current and Past Projects in Downtown with Zoning Maps
California Workforce Investment Board – Business Services Resource Catalog