Dec 27

BoltAbout is riding to success

The idea to start BoltAbout came to Matt Maxwell in November 2015, when he was frustrated by public transportation options. He found the perfect alternative in the form of electric bikes. In April 2016, he decided to turn this passion into a business by launching a pilot program to lease... read more →
  • December 27, 2016
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Oct 07

What is the Status with Equity Crowdfunding?

In the early stages of turning an idea into a reality, crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have provided startup companies with the means to establish capital that wouldn’t otherwise exist. A series of small contributions made from a large number of people, crowdfunding serves as an alternative to traditional... read more →
  • October 7, 2016
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Jun 17

Incubating Company Flume begins Beta-testing June 20

California residents are generally rather familiar with the consequences that the drought has had on water regulations. Those living in drought-stricken areas are expected to monitor their water intake, and if they exceed their authorized limits in their area, they will be subject to substantial fines. Flume, created by Cal... read more →
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May 09

Cal Poly CIE SBDC Clients Recognized at Regional SBDC Awards

In honor of National Small Business Week (May 1-7), the UC Merced Small Business Development Center Regional Network (SBDC) held a small business recognition program last week in Fresno, Calif. to recognize a handful of businesses that especially stood out in 2015. We are proud to announce that two of... read more →
May 09

Woman Owned Business of 2015 Awarded to Q-Flex

The mother daughter team of Hong and Andrea Cao never could have guessed that their simple idea for a personal acupressure system would turn into a million dollar operation. The Q-Flex really is an innovative product. The Q-Flex is a curved acupressure wand ergonomically designed to apply pressure to precise... read more →
May 09

Elemental Herbs Named Family Owned Business of 2015

Elemental Herbs, Inc. makes the All Good lifestyle brand of products. The vision of the brand is to live and inspire others to live in balance with nature.  It began with Caroline Duell, a massage therapist and outdoor enthusiast who, after working in emergency care and studying alternative medicine at... read more →
Oct 22

Higea Technologies Wins Tech Pitch Competition

Originally published in Pacific Coast Business Times Higea Technologies took the top prize at the fifth annual Tech Pitch competition in San Luis Obispo on Oct. 21. The San Luis Obispo startup is currently working out of the SLO Hothouse and was started by recent Cal Poly San Luis Obispo... read more →
  • October 22, 2015
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