Chicostart

06/20/2026

🚀 Your next workspace is waiting at ChicoSTART🧡!

Whether you're building a startup, working remotely, freelancing, or need a professional place to focus, our coworking space is designed to help you get things done.

Enjoy high-speed internet🛜, secure workstation access, team pods, private phone booths, conference rooms, presentation monitors, and all the everyday essentials that make work easier.

Plus, you'll be surrounded by a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and business professionals ready to grow alongside you. 🧠💡

Ready to fuel your startup journey?
Learn more and book a tour! 🔗www.chicostart.com
📍 430 Broadway Street | Downtown Chico



ChicoSTART offers flexible coworking amenities, professional workspaces, and resources to support entrepreneurs and businesses throughout Northern California.

06/19/2026

Celebrating Black entrepreneurs extra today, June 19th. ✨️

Black-owned businesses generate over $200 billion in sales annually and employ well over a million workers.

Keep building. 💪🏾

Keep driving our communities forward. 🚀

Thank you.

📍Local Juneteenth Events
Chico Juneteenth Celebration
Date/Time: Friday 6/19, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: DeGarmo Park, 3428 Esplanade, Chico, Calif.

Oroville Juneteenth Celebration
Date/Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 2821 Wyandotte Ave., Oroville, Calif.

Juneteenth-Mardigras!
Date/Time: Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Whistle Stop Park, 1470 Market St., Redding, Calif.

06/19/2026

Calling all young entrepreneurs 📣💡

Biz Kidz is back! This youth entrepreneurship event gives kids in our community the opportunity to create, innovate, and launch their own businesses for a day at Chico Marketplace.

From June 15 – July 19, young entrepreneurs can submit their business ideas for a chance to showcase and sell their products or services at the Biz Kidz Showcase on August 8 from 12–3 PM.

ChicoSTART is proud to sponsor this event and support programs that inspire the next generation of founders, makers, and innovators. 🚀

Learn more and apply:
🔗https://www.shopchicomarketplace.com/biz-kidz/

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06/17/2026

Meet CalOSBA Innovation Grant Awardee – Jeffrey Greef, Founder, Plumas Wood Fiber.

Plumas Wood Fiber is focused on developing innovative wood fiber solutions that create value from forest resources while supporting sustainable forestry, rural economic development, and forest health.

Plumas Wood Fiber is one of five recipients of the CalOSBA Innovation Grant.

These Innovation Grants are supported by ChicoSTART and funded through CalOSBA and IBANK. They support early-stage startups working on proof of concept, research and development, prototypes, and initial product development across high-impact industries such as clean energy, climate resilience, agriculture, and technology.

You can find the full video on ChicoSTART’s YouTube - https://youtu.be/xqevUdQVKbg

Exciting Update: On June 16–17, Plumas Wood Fiber will be presenting at the Venture Capital Summit at The Tech Interactive in San Jose. The summit brings together founders, investors, and innovation leaders to explore emerging companies and technologies.

This opportunity will allow Jeffrey to showcase Plumas Wood Fiber's innovative work and connect with members of the broader startup and investment ecosystem. We are excited to see Jeffrey represent Northern California entrepreneurship on this stage and look forward to following his continued growth.

Follow along as we continue to share the story of each awardee!

See the full press release to learn more at ChicoSTART.com

Press Release: https://www.chicostart.com/news/for-immediate-release-chicostart-announces-300k-to-north-state-innovation-grant-awardees-pdf

06/17/2026

With partners California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and CA Employment Training Panel (ETP), we are proud to announce the successful allocation of (30) SEED 2.5 Micro Grants to entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Northern California providing critical funding and support to businesses that are creating jobs, strengthening local economies, and expanding opportunities in rural and underserved communities!

"Small businesses are the core of our regional economy," said Eva Shepherd-Nicoll, Executive Director of ChicoSTART. "These micro grants provide more than just funding—they create momentum. By combining capital with training, mentorship, and technical assistance, we are helping entrepreneurs move from ideas to implementation, from survival to growth, and from uncertainty to opportunity."

READ STORY: https://bit.ly/3Sdh6hI

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06/16/2026

June 17th presenter is Pep Pops!

Join us on Wednesday, June 17th from 9:00-10:00 AM for 1 Million Cups!

By combining high protein, low sugar, and electrolytes into a frozen treat, Pep Pops is creating a new way to make hydration and nutrition a more enjoyable part of everyday life. Designed to feel like a treat. Pep Pops is building products for people who want evidence-based nutrition that fits seamlessly into their daily routines.

Come and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, hear startup stories, ask questions, and engage with Chico's community.

📍2155 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928
Hybrid Event
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/7938320019

Interested in presenting?
Apply Here: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/account/0014W00002AqQdaQAF/chico-ca

06/16/2026

1 Million Cups Chico ☕ June 17th presenter is Pep Pops!

Join us on Wednesday, June 17th from 9:00-10:00 AM for 1 Million Cups!

By combining high protein, low sugar, and electrolytes into a frozen treat, Pep Pops is creating a new way to make hydration and nutrition a more enjoyable part of everyday life. Designed to feel like a treat. Pep Pops is building products for people who want evidence-based nutrition that fits seamlessly into their daily routines.

Come and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, hear startup stories, ask questions, and engage with Chico's community.

📍2155 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928
Hybrid Event
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/7938320019

Interested in presenting?
Apply Here: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/account/0014W00002AqQdaQAF/chico-ca

06/16/2026

Fun times at the GrowTECH hang! 🤩

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our GrowTECH💚 hang at Argus the other night!

It was a great evening to get out of the office, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and network with businesses from across Chico.

Looking to join a thriving network of entrepreneurs, partners, and innovators shaping the future of the North State? ➡️Become a GrowTECH member!

Learn more 🔗www.chicostart.com/growtech or 📥️DM us!

06/16/2026

GrowTECH FEST 2026 tickets go on sale July 1st

SAVE THE DATE GrowTECH FEST October 8-9 in Chico, CA

www.chicostart.com/growtech

These are the pillars that power GrowTECH and help make Northern California a thriving hub for entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers.

🌱 Community — Bringing people together through events, workshops, and shared experiences.
🤝 Culture — Building a supportive network where collaboration and innovation thrive.
🚀 Careers — Connecting talent with opportunities, mentors, and resources to grow.

Join us at GrowTECH FEST 2026 October 8th-9th in Chico, CA

Tickets on sale July 1st!

06/15/2026

Chico Pride Entrepreneurs!