Small Business Committee (SBC)

Small businesses are the soul of San José. They are the cafés that know your order, the service providers who live in your neighborhood, the innovators building tomorrow’s solutions today. They create jobs, spark ideas, and connect us to one another.

But while small businesses fuel our economy and enrich our community, they often do so without support—navigating resource limitations, regulatory complexities, and shifting market realities alone.

The Small Business Committee (SBC) is a dedicated initiative within the San José Chamber of Commerce that exists to empower San José’s small businesses to succeed, adapt, and thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. We do that by providing small businesses with avenues for support, collaboration, and growth through workshops led by expert practitioners, networking opportunities, growth initiatives, policy advocacy, and more. We are here to ensure that small business owners are not only heard but supported and included at every level of decision-making that affects their success.

We envision a San José where small businesses flourish, enriching the city’s economic vitality and creating a more vibrant and inclusive social fabric.