Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center

Join us as we sit down with Cyndi Darlington, an entrepreneur, marketer, and teacher, with particular expertise in the retail and restaurant industries. She will focus on all aspects of marketing for #smallbusinesses, with an emphasis on navigating the post-COVID world. Discussion points include how to get your business noticed on a small budget, what #marketing tools will be critical in the next five years, and how consumer expectations are changing in 2021 and beyond. Date: Wednesday, April 14th from 8:30 - 9:30 am Register for free: https://lnkd.in/guGDFsv *All registrants will receive access to webinar recording

Congratulations to SBDC client PlateScrape for acquiring an interest with Gordon Brush! Platescrape is an award-winning product that saves restaurants and caterers water, time, and money for off-site sanitation of dishes. Visit their website at www.platescrape.com to learn more about their innovative product.

Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday! Meet SBDC client, Whalebird Kombucha. Thanks in part to native strains of bacteria and yeast, Whalebird Kombucha is #sessionable and #refreshing while maintaining the low sugar, strong culture, and beneficial acid that makes Kombucha so good. Want to view their product line of exquisite flavors? Visit whalebirdkombucha.com for more. ... #SBDC #ClientAppreciation #BusinessDevelopment #Startup

Is your business in need of additional legal services? SBDC client LawChamps is giving small business owners a chance to win up to $5,000 in legal services to help start-up and grow their business. Deadline to apply is March 23rd. Share your story in 250 words and fill out the application here: https://www.lawchamps.com/lawchamps-challenge

Happy #SBDCDay! Did you know there are 31.7M small businesses that make up 99.9% of all businesses in America? Our center is here to help your business succeed. Our free, one-on-one business consulting with quality experts can help you survive and thrive in 2021. Interested in becoming a client? Sign up at bit.ly/ciesbdcsignup. Are you already a client and want to get connected to your lead consultant? Email us at [email protected]. ... We look forward to serving you today, and everyday! #SBDC #CentralCASBDC #Startup #Entrepreneur #CaliforniaSBDC

Introducing SBDC consultant and #restauranteur - Germain Michel. Germain was born and raised in Rhone Valley, France. After moving to the US, he opened and created 5 different restaurants/ bars between the Bay Area and New York City. Not to mention, he’s a certified #sommelier and wine producer, and has been featured in Forbes, SF Chronicle, Michelin Guide, and the New York Times! Want to get connected to Germain for hospitality industry expertise? Email us at [email protected].

Coffee and Conversation is 10 days away! Mark your calendars for an exciting discussion with Donica Forensich and Rolando Locci as they share their collective experience as legal and finance experts. Topics will include: stores of client success and failure, best practices and "do's & don'ts" to help make smart decisions as a company. Register for free at: https://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/13816

Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday! Meet SLO Food Co-op, a member-owned organization that provides quality products and exceptional customer service in support of their vision to promote a healthy, sustainable community. They leverage local suppliers and farmers to offer customers real food and select products with the health and wellbeing of the community in mind. Visit their website at https://www.slofood.coop/.

Do you have questions about Round 2 of the California Relief Grant? Attend a free webinar from the California Small Business Development Center. They will be discussing: - The Grant Program - Eligibility Requirements... - What the funding can be used for - The Application - Required Documents - Who to Contact for Assistance Register for free here: https://fullerton.zoom.us//regis/WN_E8N-i4X9T4-xVM57dq1fDA This webinar occurs daily at 11 am from Feb. 1 - 8th

Do you want to expand your online presence? Would you like to grow your business and reach your target audience? Attend an informative Social Media Marketing workshop, which will focus on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube on February 3rd from 12 - 1:30 PM. -Learn how to use Facebook and Instagram Advertising to increase your business’s online exposure... -Develop a plan to get the most out of your social media advertising -Discover the vast array of untapped features of YouTube, the second largest search engine in the world, to grow your business Register for free here: https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/2091 Presented by Steve Burnside, MBA, the Director of Development and Marketing at Clever Ducks. Hosted by: SCORE Mentors, Mission Community Services Corporation and Women's Business Center, and Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center

Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday! Congratulations to SBDC client, Whiz Kids Toys! for nearly 34 years of business. Way to go! While their well-known shop is located in San Luis Obispo, they recently added an online store to purchase their products. Check out their website at https://whizkidsslo.com/.

Thank you for the shoutout Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce! Central CA Startups - AngelCon applications close soon, $130,000 is available! Don't miss out on this opportunity! Apply at: https://bit.ly/angelconstartupapp