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July
2023
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ChicoSTART Introduces Indian Valley Innovation Hub as New Accelerated By Partner
ChicoSTART is pleased to welcome Indian Valley Innovation Hub to our Accelerated by ChicoSTART iHUB2 program. The Indian Valley Innovation Hub is located in Plumas County which is one of the designated service areas ChicoSTART supports through the CalOSBA Innovation Hub2 (iHub2).
June2023
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ChicoSTART on KPAY NEWS
June 23, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART Executive Director, Eva Shepherd- Nicoll joins the Morning News to talk about how we help provide resources to budding entrepreneurs and new Accelerated California designation.
June2023
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ChicoSTART Receives Round 1 Notice of Intent as an Accelerated California Inclusive Innovation Hub Designee
June 20, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART announces that they have been awarded a $1M grant for the renewal of the Accelerate California Inclusive Innovation Hub. ChicoSTART is currently one of 7 CA GO-Biz iHubs awarded this designation in round one, representing 20+ counties by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA).
May
2023
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ChicoSTART Presents GrowTECH FEST 2023 – Exclusive Launch Sale June 1st
May 31, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART is pleased to announce growTECH FEST 2023 with an Exclusive Launch Sale beginning tomorrow, June 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. Attendees can expect 60% off regular GrowTECH ticket prices. The GTF Launch Sale runs through June 30, 2023.
May
2023
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Women in Business
Helping Women in Business – Upgraded Living May 2023
May 2023 – Chico, CA: It is often said that starting a business is one of the biggest risks someone can take. Giving up the security of employment and venturing out on your own is no easy task, and this issue of
Upgraded Living is filled with women who have done it. As most are likely to admit, finding success is much easier when you have support, and the team at ChicoStart offers just that. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, ChicoStart has a laundry list of over 300 entrepreneurial success stories it is rightfully proud of, and they’re looking forward to the next ten years of adding to it
May 2023
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CHICOSTART Partners with BlueTechValley to Focus on Water, Energy, and Agtech in the North State
May 11, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART is pleased to announce their partnership with BlueTechValley, a California Energy Commission (CEC) initiative awarded to CSU, Fresno. CSU Fresno is deploying this with (6) other partners including Chicostart.
May 2023
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CHICOSTART Awarded SBDC Tech Affilate – A Win for Tech Industry Entrepreneurs
May 2, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART was awarded the Tech Affiliate Program funding through the Northern Small Business Development Center. The funding is provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration and California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
Mar 2023
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CHICOSTART Signs MOU with Monterey Bay DART to Increase Innovation Pipelines for the North State
March 28, 2023 – Chico, CA: Chicostart is pleased to bring another valuable resource to the North State for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses interested in drone, automation and robotics technology, with a recently signed collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey Bay Drone, Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) initiative.
Mar 2023
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CHICOSTART + GROWTECH to Host Strategy & Innovation Workshops in April – Registration is Open!
Chico, CA – March 21, 2023: Registration is Open! Chicostart & growTECH have planned a 2023 Strategic and Innovative Workshop Series for the local business community and the North State. This 2-day event will take place April 18th and 19th at Stoble Workplace incorporating 5 diverse topics. These sessions will be focused on design thinking for business teams, leadership and culture in the workplace, startups and business banking, and more. Chicostart and growTECH expect these key business workshops will attract attendees locally and from around the North State.
Mar 2023
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CHICOSTART Finds Additional Capitol Resource for Underserved Small Businesses in the North State
Chico, CA – March 14, 2023: Chicostart continues to access valuable resources to support the entrepreneurial community, one such resource is Advantage Capital, who works with the New Markets Tax Credit Program to provide flexible business-friendly financing to companies in underserved areas.
Jan 2023
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CHICOSTART Awarded EDA Build to Scale Venture Challenge with CSU, Fresno & CLEANSTART
CHICO, CA – January, 26, 2023: Chicostart, is honored to announce it was awarded a Build to Scale funding level of the 2022 Venture Challenge through the U.S. Economic Development Association Grant (EDA). The intent of the Build to Scale Program is to “build regional economies through scalable startups”. The Venture Challenge awards grants to organizations that enable startups and support regions in overcoming barriers that prevent would-be innovators from accessing these opportunities.
Jan 2023
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CHICOSTART Announces New Amazon Web Services (AWS) Resources for Entrepreneurs & Startups
Chico, CA – January 19, 2023: Chicostart is thrilled to let the North State know they are now an Amazon Web Services (AWS Activate) Provider. Chicostart has partnered with AWS Activate to provide Activate benefits to our affiliated startups that include free AWS credits, technical support, training, resources, and more. These exclusive benefits are designed to help startups quickly get started on AWS and grow their business.
DEC 2022
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CHICOSTART Bridges New IHUB2 Partnership with Fourthwave Accelerator
Chico, CA – December 13, 2022: Chicostart is proud to announce FourthWave as a new iHUB2 (Go-Biz Innovation Hub) partner. FourthWave, located in the Sacramento region, is a non-profit accelerator for women-led businesses. They dedicate an equal effort to leadership awareness and coaching, the development of sound startup business fundamentals and a preparedness for external funding. FourthWave is open to technology companies with at least one female-identified founder. This partnership will be a valuable part of Chicostart’s reach to those female entrepreneurs underserved in the 20+ regions represented in its iHUB2 designation.
NOV 2022
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CHICOSTART Awarded Technical Assistance Program Grant from CalOSBA
Chico, CA – November 30, 2022: The Governor’s Office of Business (Go-BIZ) California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) has announced grant awards to recipients of the California Small Business Technical Assistance Program (SB TAP, formerly named SB Technical Assistance Expansion Program). Chicostart is pleased to announce that we are 1 of 100+ Technical Assistance Centers in California awarded…
NOV 2022
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CHICOSTART Community Organizer for Global Entrepreneurship Week: November 14-20, 2022
Chico, CA – NOVEMBER 10, 2022: Chicostart will mark Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) on November 14-20 by hosting workshops for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses throughout the North State. Chicostart has also partnered their local iHUB2 (Inclusive Innovation Hub Program) to bring visibility to their small business webinars during GEW.
Oct 2022
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CHICOSTART & California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Provide DEI Resources for North State Entrepreneurs
Chico, CA: California Inclusive Innovation Hub 2 (iHUB2) partner, California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (CAHCC), is providing Chicostart with translation services for North State entrepreneurs who need access to tools and resources in Spanish.
Oct 2022
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CHICOSTART Brings the North State Together for a Successful GrowTECH Fest 2022
Chico, CA: Wednesday, October 5th growTECH FEST 2022 presented by Chicostart brought over 200 North State attendees to the Big Room at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. growTECH FEST is the ONLY entrepreneurial tech conference north of Sacramento bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, startups, innovators, community leaders and students to engage in 2 days of innovation, inspiration, education and networking.
Aug
2022
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GROWTECH Fest Green Week Pre-Labor Day Sale Begins 8.26.2022
AUGUST 24, 2022 – Chico, CA: A special growTECH FEST 2022 “Green Week” Pre-Labor Day Sale starts THIS Friday, August 26th! growTECH FEST presented by Chicostart and Powered by Build with Ferguson, will take place Wednesday, October 5th at the Big Room, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., and October 6th at Stoble Workplace, Downtown Chico.
Aug
2022
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CHICOSTART North State iHUB2 Brings in UC Davis as Ag Innovation Partner
August 18, 2022 – CHICO, CA: Chicostart and UC Davis are extending agriculture and natural resources to the Northern California Region through their iHub2 partner designation. These resources are extended through the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and The Vine. This partnership is another valuable component that Chicostarts’ North State iHub2 brings to bear to fill this particular gap in the North State entrepreneurial ecosystem.
July
2022
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Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now for GrowTECH Fest 2022
July 26, 2022 – CHICO, CA: Early Bird Tickets are on sale for growTECH FEST 2022! growTECH FEST presented by Chicostart and Powered by Build with Ferguson, will take place Wednesday, October 5th at the Big Room, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and October 6th at Stoble Workplace, Downtown Chico. growTECH FEST is the largest and only entrepreneurial conference north of Sacramento, CA. BUY TICKETS HERE.
June
2022
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CHICOSTART Announces GrowTECH Fest 2022
JUNE 9, 2022 – growTECH FEST 2022 presented by Chicostart will take place Wednesday, October 5th at the Big Room, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and October 6th at Stoble Workplace. growTECH FEST is an entrepreneur focused regional conference, leveraging the growTECH industry sector led partnership, to celebrate and elevate the entrepreneurial and tech culture that is fresh, pervasive and on the rise in the North State.
June
2022
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CHICOSTART & Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce to Launch “RIDGESTART”
JUNE 1, 2022 – Chicostart and the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the launch of the first phase of RIDGESTART – Powered by Chicostart. RIDGESTART will serve the diverse business community of Paradise, Magalia and the surrounding Ridge footprint.
MAY
2022
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CHICOSTART Announces Next iHUB2 Partnership with Port Labs
May 18, 2022 – Chicostart is excited to announce the next iHUB2 partnership with Port Labs, located in Oakland, Ca. They provide key resources for startups working to develop new products, a crucial missing piece to the North State entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Port Labs specializes in support for companies working in physical product development, including consumer and industrial goods, and food tech, with expertise in acceleration, design and prototyping.
MAY
2022
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CHICOSTART & Butte College Create Space to Extend Technology Access to the North State
May 3, 2022 – Chicostart and the Butte College Create Space Maker Lab have partnered to provide added advanced technology resources to Chicostart, growTECH and Stoble Workplace, allowing equitable access to entrepreneurs, small and medium business, and students. This partnership will also be beneficial in creating a more solidified relationship for Chicostarts’ entrepreneurial community locally as its reach expands through the North State.
APR.
2022
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CHICOSTART Announces iHUB2 Designation Concepts & Partners
APRIL 21, 2022 – Chico, CA: The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) recently announced that Chicostart is 1 of 10 grant recipients for the Inclusive Innovation Hubs (iHub2) program. Chicostart’s designation covers over 20 counties in Northern California.
The Chicostart iHUB 2 designation concepts include, but are not limited to…
APR.
2022
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CHICOSTART Awarded iHUB2 Designation from CalOSBA
APRIL 7, 2022 – Chico, CA: The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) recently announced that Chicostart is 1 of 10 grant recipients for the Inclusive Innovation Hubs (iHub2) program. Chicostart’s designation covers over 20 counties in Northern California.
Feb.
2022
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CHICOSTART & BCAC.TV Expand Media Service Tools for Local Businesses
February 15, 2022 – Chico, CA: CHICOSTART has come together with the Butte Community Access Center (BCAC.TV) partnered to provide media membership that includes additional media resources to help business and entrepreneurs start, grow and thrive. These resources and benefits will be accessible to Chicostart and growTECH members, and the Stoble Workplace member community. Access to these amenities will be coordinated through Chicostart.
This key partnership provides…
Feb.
2022
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CHICOSTART & Butte County Library Join Forces in New Reach Program
February 1, 2022 – Chico, CA: CHICOSTART has partnered with the new Butte County Library REACH Program (Reconnect, Engage, Adults, Creating, Hope). The REACH program provides economic and workforce development resources at Butte County Libraries.
In order to support the Butte County REACH Program and the needs of local jobseekers, small business owners and entrepreneurs, Chicostart will provide access to their Grow with Google On-Line Library. In addition, Chicostart will offer in person Grow With Google Workshops once a month at the Butte County Library n Chico, CA…
Jan.
2022
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CHICOSTART Announces New Partnership with Stoble Workplace
January 11, 2022 – Chico, CA: CHICOSTART has partnered with local Chico business Stoble Workplace to
expand its reach to the small business, start ups and entrepreneurial community. Both
partners are located in downtown Chico.
Chicostart supports and enriches Northern California’s Entrepreneurial-Tech Ecosystem and
provides startups and small businesses the resources they need to succeed. Stoble
Workplace is a cafe and co-working space in downtown Chico offering hot desks, private
offices, dedicated desks, and community memberships…
July
2023
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ChicoSTART Introduces Indian Valley Innovation Hub as New Accelerated By Partner
ChicoSTART is pleased to welcome Indian Valley Innovation Hub to our Accelerated by ChicoSTART iHUB2 program. The Indian Valley Innovation Hub is located in Plumas County which is one of the designated service areas ChicoSTART supports through the CalOSBA Innovation Hub2 (iHub2).
June2023
News
ChicoSTART on KPAY NEWS
June 23, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART Executive Director, Eva Shepherd- Nicoll joins the Morning News to talk about how we help provide resources to budding entrepreneurs and new Accelerated California designation.
June2023
News
ChicoSTART Receives Round 1 Notice of Intent as an Accelerated California Inclusive Innovation Hub Designee
June 20, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART announces that they have been awarded a $1M grant for the renewal of the Accelerate California Inclusive Innovation Hub. ChicoSTART is currently one of 7 CA GO-Biz iHubs awarded this designation in round one, representing 20+ counties by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA).
May
2023
News
ChicoSTART Presents GrowTECH FEST 2023 – Exclusive Launch Sale June 1st
May 31, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART is pleased to announce growTECH FEST 2023 with an Exclusive Launch Sale beginning tomorrow, June 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. Attendees can expect 60% off regular GrowTECH ticket prices. The GTF Launch Sale runs through June 30, 2023.
May
2023
News
Women in Business
Helping Women in Business – Upgraded Living May 2023
May 2023 – Chico, CA: It is often said that starting a business is one of the biggest risks someone can take. Giving up the security of employment and venturing out on your own is no easy task, and this issue of
Upgraded Living is filled with women who have done it. As most are likely to admit, finding success is much easier when you have support, and the team at ChicoStart offers just that. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, ChicoStart has a laundry list of over 300 entrepreneurial success stories it is rightfully proud of, and they’re looking forward to the next ten years of adding to it
May 2023
News
CHICOSTART Partners with BlueTechValley to Focus on Water, Energy, and Agtech in the North State
May 11, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART is pleased to announce their partnership with BlueTechValley, a California Energy Commission (CEC) initiative awarded to CSU, Fresno. CSU Fresno is deploying this with (6) other partners including Chicostart.
May 2023
News
CHICOSTART Awarded SBDC Tech Affilate – A Win for Tech Industry Entrepreneurs
May 2, 2023 – Chico, CA: ChicoSTART was awarded the Tech Affiliate Program funding through the Northern Small Business Development Center. The funding is provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration and California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
Mar 2023
News
CHICOSTART Signs MOU with Monterey Bay DART to Increase Innovation Pipelines for the North State
March 28, 2023 – Chico, CA: Chicostart is pleased to bring another valuable resource to the North State for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses interested in drone, automation and robotics technology, with a recently signed collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monterey Bay Drone, Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) initiative.
Mar 2023
News
CHICOSTART + GROWTECH to Host Strategy & Innovation Workshops in April – Registration is Open!
Chico, CA – March 21, 2023: Registration is Open! Chicostart & growTECH have planned a 2023 Strategic and Innovative Workshop Series for the local business community and the North State. This 2-day event will take place April 18th and 19th at Stoble Workplace incorporating 5 diverse topics. These sessions will be focused on design thinking for business teams, leadership and culture in the workplace, startups and business banking, and more. Chicostart and growTECH expect these key business workshops will attract attendees locally and from around the North State.
Mar 2023
News
CHICOSTART Finds Additional Capitol Resource for Underserved Small Businesses in the North State
Chico, CA – March 14, 2023: Chicostart continues to access valuable resources to support the entrepreneurial community, one such resource is Advantage Capital, who works with the New Markets Tax Credit Program to provide flexible business-friendly financing to companies in underserved areas.
Jan 2023
News
CHICOSTART Awarded EDA Build to Scale Venture Challenge with CSU, Fresno & CLEANSTART
CHICO, CA – January, 26, 2023: Chicostart, is honored to announce it was awarded a Build to Scale funding level of the 2022 Venture Challenge through the U.S. Economic Development Association Grant (EDA). The intent of the Build to Scale Program is to “build regional economies through scalable startups”. The Venture Challenge awards grants to organizations that enable startups and support regions in overcoming barriers that prevent would-be innovators from accessing these opportunities.
Jan 2023
News
CHICOSTART Announces New Amazon Web Services (AWS) Resources for Entrepreneurs & Startups
Chico, CA – January 19, 2023: Chicostart is thrilled to let the North State know they are now an Amazon Web Services (AWS Activate) Provider. Chicostart has partnered with AWS Activate to provide Activate benefits to our affiliated startups that include free AWS credits, technical support, training, resources, and more. These exclusive benefits are designed to help startups quickly get started on AWS and grow their business.
DEC 2022
News
CHICOSTART Bridges New IHUB2 Partnership with Fourthwave Accelerator
Chico, CA – December 13, 2022: Chicostart is proud to announce FourthWave as a new iHUB2 (Go-Biz Innovation Hub) partner. FourthWave, located in the Sacramento region, is a non-profit accelerator for women-led businesses. They dedicate an equal effort to leadership awareness and coaching, the development of sound startup business fundamentals and a preparedness for external funding. FourthWave is open to technology companies with at least one female-identified founder. This partnership will be a valuable part of Chicostart’s reach to those female entrepreneurs underserved in the 20+ regions represented in its iHUB2 designation.
NOV 2022
News
CHICOSTART Awarded Technical Assistance Program Grant from CalOSBA
Chico, CA – November 30, 2022: The Governor’s Office of Business (Go-BIZ) California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) has announced grant awards to recipients of the California Small Business Technical Assistance Program (SB TAP, formerly named SB Technical Assistance Expansion Program). Chicostart is pleased to announce that we are 1 of 100+ Technical Assistance Centers in California awarded…
NOV 2022
News
CHICOSTART Community Organizer for Global Entrepreneurship Week: November 14-20, 2022
Chico, CA – NOVEMBER 10, 2022: Chicostart will mark Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) on November 14-20 by hosting workshops for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses throughout the North State. Chicostart has also partnered their local iHUB2 (Inclusive Innovation Hub Program) to bring visibility to their small business webinars during GEW.
Oct 2022
News
CHICOSTART & California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Provide DEI Resources for North State Entrepreneurs
Chico, CA: California Inclusive Innovation Hub 2 (iHUB2) partner, California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (CAHCC), is providing Chicostart with translation services for North State entrepreneurs who need access to tools and resources in Spanish.
Oct 2022
News
CHICOSTART Brings the North State Together for a Successful GrowTECH Fest 2022
Chico, CA: Wednesday, October 5th growTECH FEST 2022 presented by Chicostart brought over 200 North State attendees to the Big Room at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. growTECH FEST is the ONLY entrepreneurial tech conference north of Sacramento bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, startups, innovators, community leaders and students to engage in 2 days of innovation, inspiration, education and networking.
Aug
2022
News
GROWTECH Fest Green Week Pre-Labor Day Sale Begins 8.26.2022
AUGUST 24, 2022 – Chico, CA: A special growTECH FEST 2022 “Green Week” Pre-Labor Day Sale starts THIS Friday, August 26th! growTECH FEST presented by Chicostart and Powered by Build with Ferguson, will take place Wednesday, October 5th at the Big Room, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., and October 6th at Stoble Workplace, Downtown Chico.
Aug
2022
News
CHICOSTART North State iHUB2 Brings in UC Davis as Ag Innovation Partner
August 18, 2022 – CHICO, CA: Chicostart and UC Davis are extending agriculture and natural resources to the Northern California Region through their iHub2 partner designation. These resources are extended through the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and The Vine. This partnership is another valuable component that Chicostarts’ North State iHub2 brings to bear to fill this particular gap in the North State entrepreneurial ecosystem.
July
2022
News
Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now for GrowTECH Fest 2022
July 26, 2022 – CHICO, CA: Early Bird Tickets are on sale for growTECH FEST 2022! growTECH FEST presented by Chicostart and Powered by Build with Ferguson, will take place Wednesday, October 5th at the Big Room, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and October 6th at Stoble Workplace, Downtown Chico. growTECH FEST is the largest and only entrepreneurial conference north of Sacramento, CA. BUY TICKETS HERE.
June
2022
News
CHICOSTART Announces GrowTECH Fest 2022