Part of the mission of Building Business Back is to support businesses owned by minorities, women and LGBTQ+. We are working on some creative ways to help these communities. 

Minority resources

Women Resources

  • Impower Women
    • The mission of IMPOWER is to Inspire, Motivate, Prepare and Organize Women to Engage and Reinvest. IMPOWER hosts 3  yearly luncheons attended by women business and community leaders. 
  • Women’s Business Center – El Pajaro CDC
    • El Pajaro CDC is the newest federally-designated Women’s Business Center. They are able to provide no-cost business consulting services tailored to the needs and challenges women face. 
  • The Supplier Clearinghouse
    • Get certified as a Woman-Owned, LGBTQ+ Owned, Veteran-Owned, Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Minority-Owned Business. These certifications help you qualify for set-aside contracts from the Federal, State, and local governments. 

LGBTQ+ Resources

  • Rainbow Chamber of Commerce (Silicon Valley)
    • The Rainbow Chamber of Commerce promotes a vibrant LGBTQ+ supportive business community through development, education, promotion and advocacy. 
  • The Supplier Clearinghouse
    • Get certified as a Woman-Owned, LGBTQ+ Owned, Veteran-Owned, Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Minority-Owned Business. These certifications help you qualify for set-aside contracts from the Federal, State, and local governments.