Listed below are some great resources for current or future Tri-Valley entrepreneurs.  They provide a wealth of information and are very encouraging to small business. 

Alliance for Community Development:
A non-profit organization to develop a venture capital fund that would invest equity in businesses in underserved communities and industries.

Cisco Systems San Jose Entrepreneur Center:
A partnership between Cisco Systems, the City of San Jose, national corporations, and non-profit organizations, providing support services, programs, training and more.

The East Bay Economic Development Alliance:
A public/private partnership seeking to establish the San Francisco East Bay as a world-recognized location to grow businesses, attract capital, and create quality jobs.

East Bay Works:
A joint venture of public entities, non-profit agencies, and private organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory:
This national security laboratory purchases a broad range of products and services from large and small businesses and supports business opportunities and technology transfer.

Sandia National Laboratories:
This government research and development laboratory connects with private industry for purchasing goods and services, and transferring technology.

Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE):
This nonprofit association in Northern California helps early stage entrepreneurs across all technology sectors to build successful companies.

Tri-Valley Business Council:
The council seeks to preserve and promote the region's quality of life and economic vitality and diversity.

Tri-Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Includes Dublin, Danville, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon.

The cities and chamber of commerce also provide great resources.  Apply for licenses, permits, taxes, contracting opportunities, public records, links, and more.

City of Livermore

Livermore Chamber of Commerce

City of Dublin

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

City of Pleasanton

Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce