Testimonials

"As a representative of Generator World Inc., I had a great experience accessing small business resources through the City of Sacramento. The process was straightforward—I was able to easily create an account online and quickly get connected to the available programs.

What stood out most was the level of support provided. I was connected with a knowledgeable advisor who helped guide me through building a strong proposal that clearly outlined our business needs, specifically improving our website to better support our customers and growth.

Through this process, I was able to successfully pursue a microgrant opportunity with the City. These resources made a real difference by providing both the guidance and financial support needed to move our project forward. I would highly recommend other small business owners take advantage of the City of Sacramento’s programs—they are accessible, supportive, and genuinely designed to help businesses grow."

— Krystle Nawaz, Vice President of Generator World Inc.

“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

"Launching a refrigerated beverage brand right out of college was overwhelming, especially as I tried to grow beyond farmers markets. The City’s Business Solutions Center provided the direction I needed to begin scaling responsibly. Through their one-on-one advising, I was able to develop a real strategy for entering retailers, strengthening our operations, and preparing for larger distribution. The financial support they provided is directly helping Ancient Sun get onto new shelves across Sacramento, expanding our footprint and giving a local, clean-label brand a chance to grow. The City is helping turn early traction into sustainable momentum."

- Kian Nikzad, Owner of Ancient Sun Date Shakes