Whether you are interested in starting up a business in Lincoln, or are already in business, there are a number of resources available to you.

We’ve listed some of the websites where you can find valuable information on how to go about setting up a business, as well as information you might need along the way while you are running your business.

Member Resources
Be sure to search our Member Directory for local business resources, and check the Chamber Calendar frequently for upcoming business seminars, events, or information.

PG&E's Small Business Rebate Program
Building energy efficiency into your business plans, investments, and practices is a smart foundation for saving energy and money. PG&E wants you to know about available resources to optimize your energy usage at the lowest possible cost.
PG&E's Small Business Rebate Program

The Business Advantage Network
A team of highly dedicated and professional business and workforce development staff serving the needs of Placer County businesses. Provides a variety of services to help a business in their expansion, retention and relocation plans. Provides information on free services for recruitment, training and incentives. Business Advantage Network

Placer County Veterans Services
Provides assistance and advice to veterans and their dependents in obtaining veterans benefits.
http://www.placer.ca.gov/Veteran.aspx

Advice & Business Resources
Small Business Administration (SBA)
SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business
State of California Starting a Business
Sierra College Small Business Development Ctr. (SBDC)
California Department of Insurance
Nolo Press – Legal & Business Books, Software & Forms

Fees, licenses, permits, taxes
Fictitious Business Names
Business Licenses – County
Business Licenses – City
Sales & Use Tax Permit – State Board of Equalization
Alcohol Beverage License – Dept. of Alcohol Beverage Control
Health Department, Placer County
IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
HR Info and Employee Required Notices

Placer County Conservation Plan (PCCP)
Placer Legacy Program
Addressing the impacts associated primarily with unincorporated growth in west Placer and growth associated with the buildout of Lincoln's updated General Plan.
http://www.placer.ca.gov/CommunityDevelopment/Planning/PCCP.aspx

Consumer Self-Help - Tips & Resources to Resolve Consumer Complaints
http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/consumer-selfhelp.shtml

The Community Economic Development Hot Report site
This site gives statistical population and economic data on counties in the United States..
Click here to go to the site.

General Plan
Update Information available at
http://www.westplanning.com/docs/lincoln/index.htm

Visit the City of Lincoln 's General Plan Update web site. During the General Plan Update process, this web site
will be used to provide information on the update program, highlight upcoming public workshops and hearings, and
provide a convenient location to obtain information and
reports concerning the General Plan. Bookmark this address so you can use us often.

Placer County Economic and
Demographic Profile 2008
Open the PDF file from here.