Valley Community SBDCServing Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kings counties
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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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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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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"

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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7 Strategies to Improve Your Profit

Designed for the small business owner that has been in business 5-15 years but would like to:

  • Work less

  • ...
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The Changing Face of Retail

Business on Main Street has changed a great deal in the last century, especially for retailers. In an age where players like Amazon are enabling people to purchase products with a tap of a button,...

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Becoming a "Future Ready" Business - Thriving Amidst Challenges

Small businesses represent 90% of companies and account for more than 50% of employment and are the backbone of our communities. When our local businesses are strong, we are all stronger. As tradit...

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Customer Service for Happier Clients

We know companies have their hands full building in-demand products and services while also trying to grow their customer base. This workshop provides tips on how to serve your company's client bas...

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Coffee & Conversation w/ George Dom

Captain Dom grew up in western Pennsylvania, attended college at Duke University in the Naval ROTC program, and completed graduate education at the National Defense University. During his 26-year N...

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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.