Solano Success Business Accelerator Application
In its continuing efforts to support small businesses and employers facing financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center (SBDC), using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the County of Solano, is launching a business accelerator and grant program for existing businesses in Solano County. Approximately 100 businesses will be accepted into this training program and those who complete the program will receive a $4,000 grant to grow, expand, or improve their business. Please complete this form if you are interested in participating in a Solano Success Business Accelerator in 2024. (Note: You are not required to submit a second application if you applied for earlier rounds of Solano Success.) All qualified businesses, including both new applicants and those who applied for earlier rounds, will be part of a random lottery to select accelerator participants.
Legal Business Name:
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DBA (if applicable):
Owner Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Business Address:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Business Website:
Owner E-mail:
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example@example.com
Owner Phone Number:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Where in Solano County is your business based? Only businesses based in Solano County are eligible for this program.
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Benicia
Dixon
Fairfield
Rio Vista
Suisun City
Vacaville
Vallejo
Unincorporated Solano County
Was your business open, operating and generating sales on or before Jan. 1, 2020?
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Yes
No
All participating business owners must meet basic ARPA eligibility guidelines. If selected, you will be required to provide support documentation. Please self-attest if any of the following apply to your business:
My business can demonstrate economic harm due to the pandemic with a 20% drop in annual sales between 2019 and 2020
My business was required to be closed for more than three consecutive months per California Public Health Guidelines
My business received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds OR a small business grant based on economic hardship as a result of COVID-19 and the resulting economic impacts (this can include but is not limited to the California Relief Grant or any Solano County COVID-19 relief grant)
My business is a microbusiness with 10 or fewer employees
None of the above
My business is a:
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Sole Proprietor
Independent Contractor/1099 Work
C-Corp
S-Corp
LLC
Partnership
What is your Employer's Federal ID number (Sole Proprietors or Independent Contractors using their Social Security Number can include the last four digits in space below)?
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All Solano Success Business Accelerator participants are required to have a current city or county business license at the time this application is completed (or a state license for childcare providers.) Please upload an image of your business license. Applicants without an uploaded business license will be disqualified.
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Please select the industry sector below that most aligns with your business. If your industry is not listed, select 'other.'
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Agriculture
Childcare/Education
e-Commerce
Food Service/Restaurant
Manufacturing
Trades Industry (Carpentry, plumbing, etc)
Personal Services (Hair, barber, nail salon, massage, etc)
Professional and Technical Services
Retail
Other
How many Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees do you have at your business?
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0 FTE
1 to 5 FTE
6 to 10 FTE
11+ FTE
Please tell us about your business. When did you open? What products or services do you offer?
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In the space below, share your short-term and/or long-term goals for your business:
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How would you use a $4,000 grant to GROW or EXPAND your business?
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If selected for the Solano Success Business Accelerator Program, you would be required to attend six (6) business trainings, five online via Zoom, and one in-person pitch presentation for your business. All trainings and the pitch presentation are mandatory. Are you committed to participating in all components of the Solano Success Accelerator Program?
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Yes
No
Please select 'yes' to acknowledge that you understand that acceptance into the Solano Success Business Accelerator Program does not guarantee you grant funding. Participants are required to complete all components of the program to be eligible for grant awards.
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Yes
The following questions are optional and for recording purposes only:
Business Owner's Gender:
Male
Female
Non-Binary
Prefer to not state
Business Owner's Race:
Hispanic
Non-Hispanic
Business Owner's Ethnicity:
White
Hispanic or Latino
Black or African American
Native American or American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Would your business be included in any of these SBA-recognized groups?
Minority-Owned
Woman-Owned
LGTBQ+-Owned
Veteran-Owned
Signature of Owner
I hereby certify that I am an authorized representative of the business named above, with the authority to commit the business to legally binding contracts and agreements. I further certify that the information given as part of and attached to this application is true and accurate. I am aware that any false information or intended omissions may subject me to civil or criminal penalties for filing of false public records and/or forfeiture of any funds approved through this program. This application does not constitute a contractual agreement. If any portion of the application is approved, a formal agreement between parties will be executed to obligate funds for the approved expenditures.
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