Valley Sierra Small Business Development Center - SBDC

08/27/2026

Becoming a Valley Sierra SBDC advisor is an opportunity to make a real impact by helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful realities!

We offer flexible advising formats, giving our advisors the opportunity to work with clients both virtually and in person. Whether you thrive in face-to-face conversations or prefer the flexibility of virtual advising, there are opportunities to make a difference in a way that works for you.

If you’re passionate about small business, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and want to help entrepreneurs succeed, we’d love to have you join our advisor pool!

Stay tuned for more information on our 2027 Advisor Bid. The bid goes live October 1st!

08/18/2026

Join our team!

The Valley Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Modesto team and help support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the region.

This role provides administrative and clerical support, coordinates appointments and training, assists clients, maintains records and data, and helps ensure smooth day-to-day SBDC operations.

Interested in making a difference for local businesses?
Apply today!

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08/12/2026

Become an SBDC advisor!

Looking for a meaningful way to support your community? Becoming an SBDC advisor is an opportunity to use your expertise to help entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into a success reality!

If you’re passionate about small business and want to make a difference in the communities we serve, we’d love to have you join our advisor pool!

Stay tuned for more information on how to apply! Bid goes live on October 1st.

08/01/2026

Mark your calendars--the 11th Annual Business Women's Symposium is scheduled for the morning of September 25th!

More info coming soon! You won't want to miss this one!

07/29/2026

Are you an established downtown business owner looking for ways to boost traffic? This no-cost workshop is for you!!

Join us for a workshop focused on strengthening our local business community and enhancing your customer experience.

In this workshop, you’ll:
- learn how local businesses play their role in shaping downtown
- identify practical ways to elevate visitor & customer experience
- learn how to drive traffic to your business

Event Details:
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm & 5:00pm - 6:30pm (same content)
Date: August 20th
Location: Modesto Chamber of Commerce Building (1114 J St, Modesto, CA 95354)

Instructed by: Lani Lott - SBDC Downtown Revitalization Expert Advisor

Register today at the links below!
Session 1: bit.ly/moddowntown1
Session 2: bit.ly/moddowntown2

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/15/2026

Miss our last bootcamp? Well you're in luck! Our next cohort of the business bootcamp starts on August 4th! Register for our no-cost virtual Business Bootcamp today!

This four-week cohort will teach you everything you need to start your business. Coupled with a no-cost advisor connection toward the latter part of the series, your business idea will become reality in no time!

Dates: August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm each week
Location: Virtual via Zoom

To register: bit.ly/augustbizbootcamp

You can also contact us directly to sign up: (209)422-6416 or [email protected]

This workshop is intended for entrepreneurs who are looking to open up their business in Stanislaus or Tuolumne county.

07/14/2026

The Central CA SBDC network is back from our annual Strategic Retreat and it was one to remember!

Not only did we discuss our goals for next year’s strategic plan, but we also were able to engage in meaningful conversations, networking, and activities that helped us work together as a team!

Thank you to our sponsors:
Event Sponsor:
Sunset Sponsors: & Community West Bank

Our team is back in office and ready to support your business!

07/03/2026

Happy Fourth of July from the Valley Sierra SBDC!

Our team will be out of office Monday, July 6th, in observance of the holiday!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend!

06/05/2026

A huge congratulations to the winners of our 2026 Procurement Expo Raffle! We hope you all enjoy your prizes!

These prizes were generously donated by the Turlock Home Depot. A huge thank you to them and their support of the Procurement Expo!

Would you like to connect with a no cost advisor for assistance with Government Contracting? Reach out to [email protected] to get connected with SBDC services!

This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP2096 awarded to County of Stanislaus by the U.S. Department of the Treasury

05/27/2026

A huge congratulations to the winners of our 2026 Procurement Expo Raffle! We look forward to connecting with you and scheduling a time to pick up your prizes!.

These prizes were generously donated by the Turlock Home Depot. A huge thank you to them and their support of the Procurement Expo!

Would you like to connect with a no cost advisor for assistance with Government Contracting? Reach out to [email protected] to get connected with SBDC services!

This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP2096 awarded to County of Stanislaus by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.