Local, State, and Federal Government Resources

This City of Stockton New Business Checklist offers a step by step guide for getting your Downtown Stockton business off the ground!

The City of Stockton has created a Source Finder outlining resources for start-up businesses!

The City of Stockton has created an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Map, which can help you navigate the business support organizations and resources available to you as a Stockton business owner!

Stockton City Hall

Want to start a business, but unsure of what licensing you need to operate in Stockton?

Contact the City of Stockton Business License Department to learn more about what is required for your type of business, and what your fees would be!

209.937.8313

425 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, CA, 95202

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

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

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AdvantageStockton.com is a powerful web-based economic development tool intended to inform businesses looking to locate to 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.

The SJC Economic Development Department offers so many resources for businesses, including employer assistance, consulting, and business loan programs.

It is important to make sure that your business is operating in a way that complies with local zoning and environmental health regulations.

Contact the SJC Community Development Department to learn whether you are in compliance or if you need additional permitting to operate in our county!

209.468.3121

1810 E. Hazelton Street, Stockton, CA, 95205

San Joaquin Street

U.S. Small Business Administration 

Doing Business with the State of California