Consumer Alerts
The latest bulletins prepared by the District Attorney's Environmental and Consumer Law Division on frauds, scams and schemes affecting Sonoma County residents. Business and consumer awareness information, prevention tips, links and more.

Doing Business With The County
Here you will find information on the General Services web site that includes:

• Vendor's Guide
• Standard Terms and Conditions
• Bid List Application
• General Information for Construction Contractors

IDB Financing
The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) is offering a financing resource, Industrial Development Bonds (IDB), in cooperation with the EDB to help local manufacturing companies expand. The program assists manufacturing/processing firms, such as local wineries and food processors, obtain more favorable financing.

• Interest rates 20 to 30 percent below standard commercial lending rates
• Predictable, long-term loans
• $10 million maximum borrowed amount

For further information, contact Ms. Paula Conners at (916) 448-8252.

Sonoma County Tourism Bureau
Find out about travel in Sonoma County. Information on events, lodging, local attractions, winery tours and much more.

Sonoma County Library Biz
SCL Biz is produced by the Sonoma County Library and provided as a service to the business community. Its purpose is to help budding entrepreneurs start a business; to help established businesses grow; and to help all business people manage their operations by using the extensive resources of the library - materials in print, online, audio, and video. SCL Biz will also keep you informed of business events of all kinds in Sonoma County.