Hazelgrove Lending Group, based in Redding, CA, keeps a directory of Shasta County small business resources: the economic development corporation, the California SBDC network, the chamber of commerce, and city and county offices for licenses and permits. Each entry is marked for verification before publication, with notes on what to ask each one.
How this directory works
Local resources change addresses, names and websites. Rather than list contacts we have not confirmed, each entry below says what the organization does and what to ask it, and its details appear once they are verified against an official source. Hazelgrove Lending Group has no tie to any organization in this list.
| Resource | What to ask | Listing status |
|---|---|---|
| Economic development corporation | Site selection, expansion help, local incentives | Awaiting verification |
| Small Business Development Center | Advising, business plans, loan preparation | Awaiting verification |
| Chamber of commerce | Networking, referrals, local events | Awaiting verification |
| City of Redding, CA licensing | Business license application and renewal | Awaiting verification |
| Shasta County, CA permits | Permits for unincorporated addresses | Awaiting verification |
| SBA district office | Federal programs and lender lists | Awaiting verification |
Shasta County, CA economic development corporation
Owners planning an expansion, a relocation or a new site can ask a county or regional economic development organization about site searches, workforce questions and local programs. What each organization offers varies, so confirm it with the organization.
California SBDC advising
The state's Small Business Development Center network advises small businesses, and advisors may help prepare a business plan and financial statements before a funding request. Hazelgrove Lending Group is not affiliated with the SBDC network; confirm services and any fees with the center.
Chamber of commerce
A chamber can be a source of referrals to accountants, attorneys and other professionals an owner needs when growing.
Downtown Redding, CA and the Stillwater Business Park
Space in downtown Redding, CA or at the Stillwater Business Park starts with the same address checks: confirm whether the city or the county handles the parcel, and what the zoning allows. We list only verified information about specific districts and business parks, so details on them are pending.
License and permit offices
Is a business license required in California at all? It depends on the business and the local government. The Redding, CA license and permits checklist explains how to tell whether your address answers to the city or the county.
What an advisor can and cannot do
Advisors can review a business plan, help organize financial statements, explain registration steps and suggest which kinds of funding fit a business's stage. They do not approve or make loans, and they cannot speak for a funding partner. Treat their advice as preparation: organized records give a funding conversation more to work with.
Questions to bring to any advisor
- Which records should I fix before applying for funding?
- Is my use allowed at the address I am considering?
- Which registrations does a business like mine need in California?
- How should I present my financial statements?
Local figures are on the Redding, CA page, nearby communities on the areas page, and more guides on the resources page.
