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Central California Small Business Development Center

In Business or thinking about it? We can help.

"I started my event planning business with the help of the CCSBDC.  I was able to create a successful business plan, and now my business is thriving."
- Jana Macklin, Proper Planning
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Jana Maklin of Proper Planning - www.propereventplanning.com

Free business consulting from experts

Areas of consulting include, but are not limited to:

Business Loan Packaging
Marketing & Advertising
Strategic Business Planning
Cash Flow Management
 
Business Expansion
Export/Import
Government Procurement
Business Structure

For more information on Consulting…

Seminars and Events

The CCSBDC offers free seminars to the public

  • Starting a business
  • Employment Laws and procedures
  • Leveraging Technology
  • E-Commerce and the web
  • Financing and Loan packaging

Calendar of upcoming events…

Online Training, Tools, and Resources

  • Business startup tutorials online
  • Management, Marketing, Finance…
  • Local Demographics and Research tools
  • Links and resources available online

Assistance with Financing

Apply for an SBA loan. How we can help…

Locate Government programs and assistance
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Director's Message

Bryan Moe

“We are dedicated to your success. We have the tools and experience to help you make your dream a reality. Please use this web site to grow your business.

I would love to talk to you about your particular situation, and put you in touch with the right resources for your individual needs."

-Bryan Moe, CCSBDC Director

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SBDC consulting clients create more jobs than other businesses.

Businesses that received in-depth SBDC consulting experienced 10 times the job growth of average businesses (8.4% compared to 0.8% for U.S. businesses in general in 2001). SBDC clients’ sales grow faster than other businesses’ sales. Established businesses that received in-depth SBDC consulting experienced sales growth of 12.1% in 2001, compared to 3.1% for businesses in general.

Source of Statistics: SBA and the “Economic Impact of Small Business Development Center Counseling Activities in the United States: 2000-2001,” by Professor James J. Chrisman. (The Chrisman study, published every two years, surveys SBDC clients who receive at least five hours of counseling.)

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Local Demographics

Annual Population (County) Change
Fresno 917,515 1.90%
Tulare 429,005 2.36%
Merced 251,510 2.42%


More local demographics …

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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the University of California, Merced. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. The Central California Small Business Development Center is funded in part through a subcontract between the California State University, Fresno Craig School of Business and the University of California, Merced under the current cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.