Valley Community SBDCServing Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kings counties
Helping Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed

Selling Online - from Etsy to Amazon

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 imp...

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Social Media Management

Learn which platform is the best for your business type in order to increase online exposure. This training will take a deep dive into each platform to help you better understand what they are, and...

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Coffee & Conversation: AngelCon Investors June 2023

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-...

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Cyber Insurance

FACT: Every business is vulnerable and can fall victim to outside digital attacks.

Is your business protected against a cyber attack? Would you be able to financially survive getting hacked...

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Coffee & Conversation: Thibido Winery

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 lin...

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Coffee & Conversation

Chris Running is a successful serial entrepreneur, having founded or co-founded nine companies since 1999.
Prior to Chris’ entrepreneurial  ventures, he held senior roles  at Levi Str...
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Get Your Veteran Owned Small Business on Google Search and Maps

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 Manage...

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"The How's, What's & Why's of a Business Plan"

Coffee & Conversation

Emma Thieme, owns the Cayucos boutique shop Maven Leather + Design, where she makes and sells her original leather creations as well as furniture, jewelry, painting, and ceramics produced by local...

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Beyond the Plate: Redefining Restaurant Hospitality

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 memora...

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.