From Business: The Department of Agriculture oversees food and natural resource issues. It operates Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which solves problems related to human nutrition and…

From Business: The Economic Development Department provides resources to business and development communities with the purpose of attracting, retaining and expanding employment opportunities…

From Business: The Contra Costa Council is a public policy advocacy organization. Based in Concord, Calif., it provides for local/regional economic development and caters customers throughout…

From Business: Founded in 1979, Pacific Research Institute is involved in social research and analysis. It is engaged in promoting individual freedom and personal responsibility by advancing…

From Business: Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is a nonprofit small business development organization dedicated to helping women and men who traditionally lack access to resources and…

From Business: The International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) is an organization of Indigenous Peoples from North, Central, South America, the Caribbean and the Pacific working for the…

From Business: Established in 1983, Economic & Planning Systems is a land economics consulting firm. Located in Sacramento, Calif., the company offers a range of services related to real…

From Business: Founded in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides small businesses with financial support, contracts, counseling, training, disaster assistance, legal and…