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This month, we’re thrilled to welcome Aaron Bergh, the mastermind behind Calwise Spirits and one of the youngest master distillers in the world. Aaron’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. With a family legacy rooted in the Prohibition era’s moonshining adventures, Aaron faced his own legal challenges in college for brewing spirits in his dorm. Today, he […]
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Caleb Imler, SBDC Consultant and the owner of Crazy Any Pest Control, walks you through the best way to start your business without a budget.
Valley Community SBDC Director Rich Mostert talks to us about the secrets to small business success.
Training Topics: Business Plan, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Other Design thinking is a human-centered, solution-focused approach to problem-solving that has rapidly gained recognition as a powerful tool for innovation. In this hands-on workshop, you will discover the fundamental principles and methodologies of design thinking and learn how to apply them to various challenges, from product […]
Program Format: Online Course (Prerecorded) Training Topics: Accounting/Budget Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in multiple aspects of financial control, management and policies/procedures. Learn how to create and modify financial reports, handle records, and manipulate costs, […]
In today’s competitive culinary landscape, outstanding food alone is no longer sufficient to ensure the success of a restaurant. Exceptional service and hospitality are the cornerstones of a memorable dining experience that keeps customers coming back. This workshop is a dynamic and immersive training workshop designed to empower restaurant owners, managers, and staff with the […]
Celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week as Cal Coastal SBDC and Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator join forces for this Grow With Google special event. Hosted by Cal Coastal SBDC Program Manager Sharon Mikesell, this interactive workshop will help Veteran Owned Small Businesses utilize the special tools available to them to help their business be noticed […]
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 lineage of the Beckett family, renowned for establishing the esteemed Peachy Canyon Winery, a veritable pioneer in the realm of Paso’s winemaking. Growing up in the […]
Hear from three Angel Investors as they share their experience being part of AngelCon 2023. An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net-worth individual who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity in the company. While most people know […]
If you’re in the beginning or mid-stages of developing a retail business, this workshop is made for you! The world of retail is rapidly evolving, and having a strong online presence is now more important than ever. Join us for an enlightening session that will empower you to take your retail venture to new heights […]