Starting a Business?

Aptos is a wonderful place to start or move your business.

The Chamber can answer many of your questions. Please call us at 831-688-1467.

Local Resources

For further assistance we recommend the Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC can help you from the very beginning through to a successful opening day and beyond.

Visit Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center

The Aptos Chamber of Commerce has many resources for increasing your business knowledge through training. The Chamber Technology and Marketing Committees continually strive to bring Chamber members the most up-to-date information through small, friendly hands on workshops. Schedules will be posted here as they are developed.

The Central Coast Small Business Development Center at Cabrillo College offers a wide variety of services for present and potential small business owners.

The Central Coast SBDC is dedicated to:

  • Assisting with small business start-up.
  • Helping businesses expand and develop.
  • Promoting minority and women-owned business.
  • Creating and retaining jobs.
Visit The Central Coast Small Business Development Center