Central CA SBDC Regional Network
Helping Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed

Building a Sales Funnel: How to Harness the Power of Community

Drawing from real-world examples and his extensive experience at Salesforce, Matt Bennetti demonstrates how to build programs that enhance the relationship between marketing and sales. This worksho...

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What You Need to Know: Finance & Accounting for 2025 Success

Stay ahead of the curve in 2025 with this must-see panel discussion tailored for small business owners! Our expert panelists provide actionable advice to help you navigate the evolving business lan...

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Becoming a "Future Ready" Business - Thriving Amidst Challenges

Small businesses represent 90% of companies and account for more than 50% of employment and are the backbone of our communities. When our local businesses are strong, we are all stronger. As tradit...

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Economist Discusses Tariffs and Central California Agriculture Exports

The status of tariffs and the top 15 agricultural exports in Central California counties are among topics of this week’s free webinar when economist Mark Evans, emeritus professor from CSU Bakersfi...

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SBA Loan Programs and How to Apply

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make...
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Coffee & Conversation: Thibido Winery

Gibsey and Josh Beckett are the proud proprietors of Thibido Winery, an esteemed establishment nestled in the scenic region of Paso Robles, California. Josh Beckett hails from the distinguished lin...

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New Labor Laws for California Employers in 2024

New laws that will affect CA businesses including paid sick leave expansion, public prosecution for wage theft labor code violations, reproductive loss leave, and increase of the minimum wage to $2...

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Eastern Sierra Capital Summit

Nine presenters join host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden in a "reverse shark tank" format where lenders and assistance providers detail loans, investment capital and grants. Topics include SBA an...

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How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Small Businesses

How businesses can use artificial intelligence and tips to selecting an AI platform are among topics of this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfiel...

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25 Low to No Cost Digital Tools

Digital Marketing Hour: 25 Low to No Cost Digital Tools.

There are numerous tools, apps and programs in the marketplace to help businesses with designing, managing, and monitoring their digi...

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.