$100,000+ in Equity-Backed Investment Available for Disruptive Startups SAN LUIS OBISPO JANUARY 17, 2023-- Cal Poly’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) opens applications for Central California startups to participate in AngelCon 2023 - a competition in which local companies compete for $100,000+ in equity-backed... read more →
Jan
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Jan
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In this Edition: Training & Events: Coffee & Conversation w/ John Couch AngelCon 2023: Applications open next week! Partner Resources: SBA - Rural Ascent Agricultural Training Program
Dec
10
In this Edition: Training & Events: EIDL Repayment Webinar Tis the Season to Shop Small: Our team has compiled a list of all our amazing retail clients for you to check out. From online marketplaces, to local brick and mortars, these establishments have something in store for everyone! Wrapping up... read more →
Dec
10
In this Edition: Training & Events: Business Start (Bilingual), Customer Service for Happier Clients, QuickBooks Tax Reporting & 1099s Small Business Saturday: Find small businesses to support! Thank You To Our Clients: Our center welcomes the holiday season with optimism and gratitude for our new and existing clients. Please know that... read more →
Oct
05
In this Edition: Upcoming Events: AngelCon 2023 Info Session, Coffee & Conversation, Customer Service Partner Resources: Workshops & More Business Spotlight - AngelCon 2022 Winners AngelCon 2023 is coming soon! As we gear up for this year's Investor Info Session on Oct. 7th, let's take a look at past startup... read more →
Sep
08
In this Edition: Upcoming Events: Coffee & Conversation, SBA Loan Programs, QuickBooks Intermediate, Water Conservation Partner Resources: Workshops & More Business Spotlight - Demo Day 2022 Join the Cal Poly CIE on Tuesday, September 13 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at SLO Brew Rock to hear seven Accelerator teams pitch their startups... read more →
Aug
08
In this Edition: Upcoming Events: Coffee & Conversation with Alla Weinstein, QuickBooks, and Marketing Workshops Partner Resources: Workshops & More Business Spotlight - Demo Day 2022 Demo Day is the culmination of the 3 month Cal Poly CIE Summer Accelerator program, during which teams of student startups will pitch their... read more →
Jul
12
In this Edition: Upcoming Events: Manufacturing Series + August C&C On Demand: Coffee & Conversation with Kiki Wilkinson Partner Resources: Workshops & More Business Spotlight - Mazen Animal Health Generating positive disruption in their field, startup company Mazen Animal Health focuses on advancing how vaccines and therapeutics are delivered to animals. The... read more →
Jun
07
In this Edition: Business Spotlight: Growth Strategy & COVID-19 Upcoming Events: Firestone Walker in Paso On Demand: HR Basics Partner Resources: Workshops & More Business Spotlight: Digital Market Media By providing high-quality leads at the lowest possible acquisition cost and focusing on exceptional service, Digital Market Media earned its reputation as the... read more →
May
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May 13, 2022 (San Luis Obispo, CA): Digital Market Media has won the “2022 Outstanding Business of the Year'' award and SBA Fresno District Small Business Person of the Year. Neocharge has won the “Technology Business of the Year'' award from the Central CA SBDC Network for their significant business... read more →