Testimonials

“Taking over Sammy’s Restaurant during the pandemic was a huge challenge, and I knew I couldn’t do it alone. The one-on-one business counseling I received through the City’s Business Solutions Center was exactly what I needed. My counselor helped me build a clear plan for growth and gave me the confidence to move forward. On top of that, I received a $5,000 grant to purchase essential equipment, which helped increase our revenue. The guidance and support I received have been truly transformative. Thanks to the City of Sacramento, I’ve been able to stabilize the business and begin rebuilding a neighborhood staple.”

— Naz Begum, Owner of Sammy’s Restaurant

"Building a business is incredibly challenging and can be a very isolating experience. The Business Solutions Center made it so I didn’t have to go it alone. They provided me with resources, guidance and financial support when I needed it most. As someone who relocated my business across the country, having access to this kind of help was so valuable. The microgrant coupled with business counseling gave me the momentum to keep going and help my business grow when I don’t know if I would have had the resources on my own. I was able to hire a virtual assistant and an outreach lead generating specialist to launch my business into spaces I would have never had access to otherwise. I’m able to free up valuable time to work on greater aspects of my business instead of doing the mundane day-to-day things that I desperately needed to delegate. I’m happy that I can now focus on the more creative, bigger picture vision of my business and I’m excited to see where I go because of it."

– Jamie Perez, Owner of Beyond Words Productions

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