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CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Name: CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Address: 1631 17th Street Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, US
Telephone: +16616542856

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CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Want to start your own business? We can help! CSU Bakersfield SBDC offers FREE one-on-one consulting. Our offices are located Downtown at 17th and H Street.

Our experienced team will guide you through the ins and outs of starting your business, planning, funding, marketing, and more! Our SBDC helps stimulate economic growth by helping small businesses succeed. We provide knowledge and support throughout a vast array of expertise including business planning, loan packaging, social media marketing, e-commerce, media buying, public relations, insurance, food services, intellectual property, human resources, and more.

08/19/2026

Learn how AI is transforming small business capital access by reshaping how entrepreneurs prepare loan requests and how banks evaluate credit. On this week’s FREE Webinar Wednesday on Aug. 19 at 12PM, Kelly Bearden will discuss how you can use AI for loan readiness while avoiding automated application denials, unfavorable borrowing terms, and common pitfalls. Registration link in comments.

08/14/2026

Whether you're a small business owner trying to make sense of your numbers or just curious how AI fits into everyday operations, this short breaks it down in plain language with real client examples.

The CSU Bakersfield SBDC offers no-cost, one-on-one advising to new and existing small businesses. Visit https://csubsbdc.com/ to learn more or schedule a meeting with a business advisor today.

08/10/2026

Micropigmentation artist Laura Alvarez wanted to open a permanent makeup studio, but didn't know where to start. The CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center was there to help.

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Free business consulting is available to you too. Visit https://csubsbdc.com to schedule your consultation today.

07/30/2026

Is your Google Business Profile working as hard as you are? 🤔

Most small business owners set it up once and forget it. But your GBP is one of the most powerful free marketing tools you have — and AI can help you make the most of it in less time than you think.

In Kelly Bearden's latest Webinar Wednesday blog, you will learn how to:

✅ Audit your profile like a report card with Claude or ChatGPT
✅ Spy on your competitors' profiles (legally!)
✅ Write a keyword-rich business description in minutes
✅ Create a professional logo with ChatGPT — no design skills needed
✅ Turn your social media analytics into an action plan

Link in the first comment 👇

07/28/2026

Learn how small businesses can access capital through California Small Business Loan Guarantee Programs when Megan Hodapp, Small Business Finance Center Manager at the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) joins SBDC director Kelly Bearden on this week’s FREE Webinar Wednesday, July 29 from 12-1PM. Register https://bit.ly/BusinessRelief386

07/21/2026

Learn about Financial Strategies & Options for Distressed and Healthy Businesses when Ben Nicholson, president of Fortis Business Advisors, a performance optimization and asset maximization firm joins SBDC director Kelly Bearden on this week’s FREE Webinar Wednesday, July 22 from 12-1PM. Register https://bit.ly/BusinessRelief385

07/16/2026

Join Kelly Bearden on a special webinar for SBDC AI Day, Thursday, July 16 from 12-1. You will hear about Real Results with AI for Small Businesses NOW! https://csub.zoom.us/webinar/register/3016630298612/WN_fN0UGbnkS82IiufDZHF6rw

06/23/2026

Hear about labor market trends in Kern County including companies that are hiring, occupations with the highest current demand, and skills employers are seeking from job candidates when CSUB Economist Dr. Nyakundi Michieka joins SBDC director Kelly Bearden on this week’s FREE Webinar Wednesday, June 24 from 12-1PM. Register https://bit.ly/BusinessRelief383

06/16/2026

Has your business ever thought about how to protect its intellectual property: trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, or patents? IP attorneys Jim Duncan and Ronnie Capaldi from Young Wooldridge join host and SBDC director Kelly Bearden on this week’s FREE Webinar Wednesday, June 17 from 12-1PM. Register https://bit.ly/BusinessRelief382

05/29/2026

Not sure how to start a new business? We can help. The Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield offers FREE one-on-one advising. Our experienced team will guide you step-by-step through the process of how to start your business, planning, funding, marketing, and more. Learn how we can help YOU today! https://csubsbdc.com/sign-up/

Address

1631 17th Street Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16616542856

Website

https://csubsbdc.com/

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