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

Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center

Name: Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center
Address: 872 Higuera Street Suite 314, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, US
Telephone: +18057565180
Price range: Not applicable

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Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center

We provide complimentary, high-quality business assistance to startups and established companies.

The Central CA SBDC is committed to enhancing the economic well-being of small businesses and entrepreneurs on the Central Coast through a wide range of consulting and educational services.

06/17/2026

Virtual workshop one week away!

What if your week actually worked for you?

We're hosting Aline Kubiak, an operations practitioner with 10+ years of experience, for a practical workshop on building a more sustainable way of working. Whether you're a solopreneur or a small business owner, this one's for you.
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Join us next Wednesday, June 24 from 9–10 AM for a free workshop where you'll walk away with a clear framework for what to prioritize, how to reduce decision fatigue, and what to hand off. Plus a one-page worksheet and a next step you can act on immediately!⁠
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📍 CIE HotHouse, SLO + Zoom⁠
🔗 bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

06/15/2026

Meet Ulrika Lidstrom, one of our incredible SBDC advisors!

Ulrika has been with the SBDC for 4 years, helping passionate and innovative individuals reach their goals. 🌟

Here’s Ulrika’s favorite part about working with small businesses:
👉 “Supporting passionate, innovative individuals and helping them reach their goals.”

🌟 Thank you, Ulrika, for your dedication to empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening our local business community! 🌟

06/12/2026

Running a business shouldn't mean running yourself into the ground!

Join us on Wednesday, June 24 from 9–10 AM for a hands-on workshop with operations expert Aline Kubiak, designed to help solopreneurs and small business owners reclaim their week without adding more to it.

You'll walk away with a clear framework for what to prioritize, how to reduce decision fatigue, and what to hand off. Plus a one-page worksheet and a next step you can act on immediately!

📍 CIE HotHouse, SLO + Zoom
🔗 bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

06/05/2026

We love seeing our clients get the recognition they deserve. ✨

Meet Julie Garcia and Ercilia Martins, co-owners of Monarch Grove Winery Tasting Room in Grover Beach — and the subjects of a beautiful feature in the Summer 2026 issue of . 🦋🍷

Named after the monarch butterfly as a symbol of transformation, Monarch Grove is more than a tasting room. It's a community gathering place rooted in the Central Coast — and a testament to what's possible when vision, hard work, and a love for the craft come together.

Pick up a copy at 100+ locations throughout SLO County. Find a location near you at ediblesanluisobispo.com. 📖

We're proud to support women-owned small businesses like Monarch Grove Winery Tasting Room. 💛

06/04/2026

1 WEEK TO GO: The deadline for the competition is June 10!

Don't miss your chance to win a share of $1M in prize money.

Submit your pitch today: https://www.sba.gov/freedom250

05/19/2026

LAST CHANCE! Come check out our new building at our first event held at 1134 Chorro St.

Join us TOMORROW at the brand new CIE HotHouse from 9:30–11:00 AM for Coffee & Conversation featuring keynote speaker Nia James Starr from EcoSLO ☕🌿⁠
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Discover how local businesses are making a real impact through the SLO County Green Business Program: saving energy, reducing waste, and cutting millions of pounds of CO2 emissions. ⁠
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Nia will share insights, inspiration, and practical ways to lead the way in sustainability right here on the Central Coast.⁠
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Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be part of the change.⁠

✨ Sign up here: https://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16886

05/13/2026

Join us at the brand new CIE HotHouse on 5/20 from 9:30–11:00 AM for Coffee & Conversation featuring keynote speaker Nia James Starr from EcoSLO ☕🌿⁠
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Discover how local businesses are making a real impact through the SLO County Green Business Program: saving energy, reducing waste, and cutting millions of pounds of CO2 emissions. ⁠
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Nia will share insights, inspiration, and practical ways to lead the way in sustainability right here on the Central Coast.⁠
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Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be part of the change.⁠

✨ Sign up here: https://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16886

05/07/2026

Big ideas start with simple conversations. 💬

🌱 Just 2 weeks to go! 🌱

Join us at the brand new CIE HotHouse, 5/20 from 9:30–11:00 AM for Coffee & Conversation featuring keynote speaker Nia Starr from EcoSLO ☕🌿

Discover how local businesses are making a real impact through the SLO County Green Business Program—saving energy, reducing waste, and cutting millions of pounds of CO2 emissions. Nia will share insights, inspiration, and practical ways to lead the way in sustainability right here on the Central Coast.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be part of the change.

✨ Sign up here: https://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16886

Address

872 Higuera Street Suite 314
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18057565180

Website

http://sbdc.calpoly.edu/

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