The City of Dublin’s Office of Economic Development is inviting qualified professional business consultants to submit proposals for the City’s new Small Business Navigator Program. The deadline to apply is February 10, 2023.

The Small Business Navigator Program will connect small business owners with qualified consultants to support them in key business areas. The Program aims to help business owners thrive and overcome barriers by providing them with technical assistance in advertising, graphic design, human resources, technology, business planning, and more.

Through the Program, the City of Dublin will match qualified consultants to local business owners to address business needs related to:

- Business Planning & Development

- Marketing & Advertising

-Architecture & Space Design

-Technology Consulting

-Broker Services

- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training

-Disaster Preparedness & Resiliency Planning

-Graphic Design

- Legal Services

-Human Resources & Management 

- Financial Guidance

The Office of Economic Development will be hosting an online informational session for prospective consultants wishing to learn more about the Program on January 25, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.  Interested individuals may register online at https://tinyurl.com/56r27vz3.

The City of Dublin encourages local businesses to submit a response to the Request for Proposal.  Additional points may be awarded to Tri-Valley-based businesses (i.e., Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon, and the Town of Danville).

For additional program information, visit https://dublin.ca.gov/SmallBusinessNavigatorProgram or contact the Office of Economic Development via email ([email protected]) or at 925-833-6650.