California
California
California

Central California SBDC Network

Reimagining Main Street

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The Clever Crow- Rural Development (Located in Twain Harte, CA)

Owner, Norah Whitehead, Promotes secondhand & sustainable shopping by offering a treasure trove of goods for the home, garden, and wardrobe

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The Clever Crow- Rural Development (Located in Twain Harte, CA)

Owner, Norah Whitehead, Promotes secondhand & sustainable shopping by offering a treasure trove of goods for the home, garden, and wardrobe

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The Clever Crow- Rural Development (Located in Twain Harte, CA)

Owner, Norah Whitehead, Promotes secondhand & sustainable shopping by offering a treasure trove of goods for the home, garden, and wardrobe

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The Clever Crow- Rural Development (Located in Twain Harte, CA)

Owner, Norah Whitehead, Promotes secondhand & sustainable shopping by offering a treasure trove of goods for the home, garden, and wardrobe

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

It's not easy starting something new, but having the right people on your side makes all the difference. I will continue to grow my small farm operation with the knowledge and resources gained from the SBDC.

Owner of Rancho Alcaras

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

It's not easy starting something new, but having the right people on your side makes all the difference. I will continue to grow my small farm operation with the knowledge and resources gained from the SBDC.

Owner of Rancho Alcaras

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

It's not easy starting something new, but having the right people on your side makes all the difference. I will continue to grow my small farm operation with the knowledge and resources gained from the SBDC.

Eric Alcaras

Owner of Rancho Alcaras

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

It's not easy starting something new, but having the right people on your side makes all the difference. I will continue to grow my small farm operation with the knowledge and resources gained from the SBDC.

Owner of Rancho Alcaras

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Brunch-The fastest way to start a food blog

Learn from co-founder and CEO Raquel Smith about the journey of her startup and how the Cal Poly CIE Incubator program has helped grow her business.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Brunch-The fastest way to start a food blog

Learn from co-founder and CEO Raquel Smith about the journey of her startup and how the Cal Poly CIE Incubator program has helped grow her business.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Brunch-The fastest way to start a food blog

Learn from co-founder and CEO Raquel Smith about the journey of her startup and how the Cal Poly CIE Incubator program has helped grow her business.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Brunch-The fastest way to start a food blog

Learn from co-founder and CEO Raquel Smith about the journey of her startup and how the Cal Poly CIE Incubator program has helped grow her business.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

2022 Business of the Year Awards

Central CA SBDC Network's 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards Ceremony recognizes small business owners and individuals who have made a great impact in the small business community.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

2022 Business of the Year Awards

Central CA SBDC Network's 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards Ceremony recognizes small business owners and individuals who have made a great impact in the small business community.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

2022 Business of the Year Awards

Central CA SBDC Network's 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards Ceremony recognizes small business owners and individuals who have made a great impact in the small business community.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

2022 Business of the Year Awards

Central CA SBDC Network's 2022 Small Business of the Year Awards Ceremony recognizes small business owners and individuals who have made a great impact in the small business community.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

912

Total attendees from 67 online training events serving, women, minorities, and veteran-owned businesses (Cal Coastal SBDC)

TECH DEVELOPMENT

912

Total attendees from 67 online training events serving, women, minorities, and veteran-owned businesses (Cal Coastal SBDC)

TECH DEVELOPMENT

912

Total attendees from 67 online training events serving, women, minorities, and veteran-owned businesses (Cal Coastal SBDC)

TECH DEVELOPMENT

912

Total attendees from 67 online training events serving, women, minorities, and veteran-owned businesses (Cal Coastal SBDC)

COVID-19 RESPONSE

NAVIGATING A GROWTH STRATEGY DURING ADVERSE TIMES

Digital Market Media excelled in overcoming the economic growth barriers presented by the pandemic. By working with Cal Poly CIE SBDC Digital Market Media was able to obtain a combined funding amount of nearly $200,000. The funding gave them the financial safeguard they needed to grow and find success, such as being recognized as one of Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, receiving the Central California SBDC 2022 Outstanding Business of the Year Award and CEO Tom Carolan was a recipient of a 2022 Small Business Administration Person of the Year Award.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

NAVIGATING A GROWTH STRATEGY DURING ADVERSE TIMES

Digital Market Media excelled in overcoming the economic growth barriers presented by the pandemic. By working with Cal Poly CIE SBDC Digital Market Media was able to obtain a combined funding amount of nearly $200,000. The funding gave them the financial safeguard they needed to grow and find success, such as being recognized as one of Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, receiving the Central California SBDC 2022 Outstanding Business of the Year Award and CEO Tom Carolan was a recipient of a 2022 Small Business Administration Person of the Year Award.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

NAVIGATING A GROWTH STRATEGY DURING ADVERSE TIMES

Digital Market Media excelled in overcoming the economic growth barriers presented by the pandemic. By working with Cal Poly CIE SBDC Digital Market Media was able to obtain a combined funding amount of nearly $200,000. The funding gave them the financial safeguard they needed to grow and find success, such as being recognized as one of Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, receiving the Central California SBDC 2022 Outstanding Business of the Year Award and CEO Tom Carolan was a recipient of a 2022 Small Business Administration Person of the Year Award.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

NAVIGATING A GROWTH STRATEGY DURING ADVERSE TIMES

Digital Market Media excelled in overcoming the economic growth barriers presented by the pandemic. By working with Cal Poly CIE SBDC Digital Market Media was able to obtain a combined funding amount of nearly $200,000. The funding gave them the financial safeguard they needed to grow and find success, such as being recognized as one of Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, receiving the Central California SBDC 2022 Outstanding Business of the Year Award and CEO Tom Carolan was a recipient of a 2022 Small Business Administration Person of the Year Award.

VETERANS

My business advisor and the Valley Sierra SBDC are an integral part of my team. They are there when I hit a roadblock or need to bounce ideas off of. I could not show enough appreciation or gratitude for their support and resources. Thank you!

CEO of Lima Charlie Inc.

VETERANS

My business advisor and the Valley Sierra SBDC are an integral part of my team. They are there when I hit a roadblock or need to bounce ideas off of. I could not show enough appreciation or gratitude for their support and resources. Thank you!

CEO of Lima Charlie Inc.

VETERANS

My business advisor and the Valley Sierra SBDC are an integral part of my team. They are there when I hit a roadblock or need to bounce ideas off of. I could not show enough appreciation or gratitude for their support and resources. Thank you!

David Waldbauer

CEO of Lima Charlie Inc.

VETERANS

My business advisor and the Valley Sierra SBDC are an integral part of my team. They are there when I hit a roadblock or need to bounce ideas off of. I could not show enough appreciation or gratitude for their support and resources. Thank you!

CEO of Lima Charlie Inc.

WOMEN-OWNED

De Oro Devices

De Oro Devices participated in AngelCon 2019 and won $100,000 in equity investment. These funds were crucial for the company to manufacture and launch its revolutionary NexStride medical device. Since then, the SBDC has assisted their CEO, Sidney Collin, in closing a $2.8M seed round in 2022.

WOMEN-OWNED

De Oro Devices

De Oro Devices participated in AngelCon 2019 and won $100,000 in equity investment. These funds were crucial for the company to manufacture and launch its revolutionary NexStride medical device. Since then, the SBDC has assisted their CEO, Sidney Collin, in closing a $2.8M seed round in 2022.

WOMEN-OWNED

De Oro Devices

De Oro Devices participated in AngelCon 2019 and won $100,000 in equity investment. These funds were crucial for the company to manufacture and launch its revolutionary NexStride medical device. Since then, the SBDC has assisted their CEO, Sidney Collin, in closing a $2.8M seed round in 2022.

WOMEN-OWNED

De Oro Devices

De Oro Devices participated in AngelCon 2019 and won $100,000 in equity investment. These funds were crucial for the company to manufacture and launch its revolutionary NexStride medical device. Since then, the SBDC has assisted their CEO, Sidney Collin, in closing a $2.8M seed round in 2022.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Source Diverse Source Local

The Central CA SBDC Network presented a webinar series highlighting aspects of business supporting the mission of Source Diverse Source Local designed to strengthen inclusive programs and strengthen California's supply chain.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Source Diverse Source Local

The Central CA SBDC Network presented a webinar series highlighting aspects of business supporting the mission of Source Diverse Source Local designed to strengthen inclusive programs and strengthen California's supply chain.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Source Diverse Source Local

The Central CA SBDC Network presented a webinar series highlighting aspects of business supporting the mission of Source Diverse Source Local designed to strengthen inclusive programs and strengthen California's supply chain.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Source Diverse Source Local

The Central CA SBDC Network presented a webinar series highlighting aspects of business supporting the mission of Source Diverse Source Local designed to strengthen inclusive programs and strengthen California's supply chain.