Jun 11

Tech Startup Tallyfor Wins AngelCon 2021

Investors award Tallyfor $145,000 in equity-backed funding while Armadillo Designs wins $1,000 for the Audience Choice Award at the AngelCon 2021 event. June 11, 2021 (San Luis Obispo, CA) - The Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to announce the results... read more →
  • June 11, 2021
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Jan 06

Stimulus Package Update

*Information updated, as of January 4, 2020* Congress recently passed a new stimulus package which includes many provisions relating to small businesses and the self-employed. Below are details of the new stimulus package that directly highlights the needs of small businesses.  This is a long, detailed newsletter, as we hope... read more →
  • January 6, 2021
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Dec 07

R & D Tax Credit – Positive News Ahead!

Are You Leveraging the R&D Tax Credit?  Don’t Leave Money on the Table! Did you know that businesses exhibiting innovative practices may be eligible to receive congressionally mandated incentives under the R&D Tax Credit?  Many large companies routinely receive these credits, but according to the Wall Street Journal only... read more →
  • December 7, 2020
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Sep 01
Jun 25

AngelCon Case Studies: Pashion Footwear and De Oro Devices

For the past three years, the Cal Poly CIE SBDC has hosted its annual Central California Angel Conference to give startups an opportunity to pitch their company for a chance to win $100,000 in equity-backed funding. Behind this event is a dedicated group of angel investors who meet monthly to... read more →
  • June 25, 2020
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May 04

Business Spotlight: Junk Girls

In response to the coronavirus pandemic that has swept throughout the globe, many business owners have had to demonstrate resiliency and adapt quickly to the current situation. Junk Girls, a brick and mortar located in the heart of Downtown SLO, was no exception.  Jenny Kompolt and Melissa James founded Junk... read more →
Apr 21

EIDL and PPP Status FAQ’s

Dear small business community,   Last week, the SBA temporarily paused new applications for EIDL and PPP disaster lending programs due to limited funding. We have received several questions from clients as to what this means.   The San Francisco District SBA office has provided several FAQ’s to help bring... read more →
  • April 21, 2020
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Apr 08

Emergency COVID-19 Research Seed Funding

About this Emergency Seed Funding Opportunity In light of the emergence and spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in California and beyond, the statewide funding programs of the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) Research Grants Program Office (California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP), Tobacco-Related Disease Research... read more →
  • April 8, 2020
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