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 →
Dec
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Oct
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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 →
May
05
In this Edition: AngelCon 2022 Winners Upcoming Events: Coffee & Conversation with Angel Investors, QuickBooks 101 Partner Resources: CIE May Forum, Job Openings Business Spotlight: This year's unforgettable AngelCon event took place on April 21st at SLO Brew Rock. AcreCloud was voted the winner and took home $135,000 in equity investment. In... read more →
Apr
22
April 22, 2022 (San Luis Obispo, CA) - The Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to announce the results of its 5th annual AngelCon pitch competition on April 21, 2022. The fund raised a total of $205,000 and chose to invest... read more →
Apr
20
GROVER BEACH — The new cowork space in Grover Beach, “The Launch Pad,” is celebrating a ribbon cutting and grand opening on Monday, May 2, from 12 noon to 2 pm. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 12 noon by South County Chambers of Commerce followed by remarks from local... read more →