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February 17, 2026
Press Release

ChicoSTART Announces 300K to North State Innovation Grant Awardees

ChicoSTART, a leader in empowering entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses throughout the North State, is proud to announce the first round of Innovation Grant awardees, totaling over $300,000 in funding.

January 14, 2026
Press Release

ChicoSTART Accelerating the Next Generation of Young Entrepreneurs in the North State

ChicoSTART announces Next Gen Incubator

December 9, 2025
Blog

Sixth Annual GrowTECH Fest: Two days of bold ideas, big energy and next-gen momentum

Sixth Annual GrowTECH Fest: Two days of bold ideas, big energy and next-gen momentum

November 18, 2025
Media Coverage

Action News Now GrowTECH FEST 2025 Highlight

Linda Watkins-Bennett with Action News Now @ Channel 24 reports on GrowTECH FEST 2025 in Chico, CA

November 17, 2025
Press Release

GrowTECH FEST Makes Another Big Impact for the North State!

ChicoSTART brought back GrowTECH FEST 2025, on November 6th and 7th. The event was expanded to a dynamic two-day format, making a distinct impact on Chico and the North State by utilizing two of the region’s most iconic locations to accelerate the North State entrepreneurial ecosystem: Sierra Nevada Big Room and Downtown Chico. 

October 1, 2025
Media Coverage

ChicoSTART in Upgraded Living October 2025

ChicoSTART in Upgraded Living October 2025

October 1, 2025
Media Coverage

KPAY NEWS GrowTECH FEST 2025 Podcast Interview

NEWS GrowTECH FEST 2025 Podcast Interview

September 18, 2025
Press Release

GrowTECH FEST Announces 2025 Speaker Line Up!

GrowTECH FEST Announces 2025 Speaker Line Up!

August 5, 2025
Press Release

ChicoSTART and California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner in ETP Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development Grant (SEED 2.5)

ChicoSTART and the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce receive a SEED 2.5 grant to empower underserved entrepreneurs through training, resources, and micro-grants.

July 1, 2025
Announcement

ChicoSTART Presents GrowTECH FEST 2025-Launch Sale Kicks Off July 1st!

ChicoSTART announces the 6th Annual GrowTECH FEST, the North State’s largest entrepreneurial conference, returning November 6–7, 2025.

October 22, 2024
Press Release

CHICOSTART AWARDED 2024/2025 ROUND OF THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) - Supports Underserved Businesses in the North State

ChicoSTART wins 2024–25 CalOSBA TAP funding to expand consulting and training for underserved North State small businesses, from women- and minority-owned to rural and disaster-impacted.

March 20, 2024
Press Release

ChicoSTART Empowering Startups + Small Businesses with 2024 Strategy and Innovation Workshop Series

ChicoSTART announces its 2024 Strategy & Innovation Spring Workshop Series on April 10 in Downtown Chico, featuring sessions on AI, business growth, and fraud prevention for startups and small businesses.

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