San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce, 31421 La Matanza, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. The Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization of business professionals. The Chamber promotes the interests of its members and provides a variety of information to visitors, businesses, and other community interest groups. For greater visibility for your business throughout town -- networking opportunities galore and exclusive marketing & advertising resources go to their website or call 949-493-4700.
The Small Business Administration, 200 West Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 700, Santa Ana, CA 92701, phone 714-550-7420. The SBA is a federal economic development agency that provides programs to assist small businesses with loans. SBA sponsors other organizations to assist small businesses, such as the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
Service Corps of Retired Executives (S.C.O.R.E.), 200 West Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 700, Santa Ana, CA 92701, phone 714-550-7369. SCORE is a nonprofit organization that provides entrepreneurs and businesses with assistance to be a successful business. The services may consist of record keeping, insurance, financial acquisitions, business planning, and marketing. The services are provided by retired business executives. The services are either free or low cost. Now, free counseling! This free service is available at SJC City Hall every Monday from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. by appointment only.
The Orange County Small Business Development Center, 900 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701, phone 714-564-5200. SBDC is a partnership with educational institutions, such as junior colleges or universities, or the private sector. SBDC provides consulting services to assist businesses get started, develop and expand. The services are either free or low cost.
Alcohol Beverage Control, 28 Civic Center Plaza, Room 369, Santa Ana, CA 92703, phone 714-558-4101. ABC is the licensing agency for the manufacture, importation and sale of alcoholic beverages.
O.C. Health Department, 2009 E. Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705. The O.C. Health Department protects public health and promotes the well being of all Orange County residents, workers, and visitors. Environmental Health is a regulatory agency and relies heavily on education and persuasion in fulfilling its legal responsibilities.
Economic Crime Detail (Orange County Sheriff’s Department Fraud Division), 550 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703, phone 714-647-7486 or 714-647-7040. The Economic Crimes Detail is responsible for investigating crimes associated with checks and credit card fraud, grand theft, theft of public funds, embezzlement, theft by false pretenses, consumer fraud, a variety of business fraud and identity theft, real estate fraud and elder financial abuse.