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Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center

Name: Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center
Address: 1134 Chorro Street, 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.

09/09/2026

We love seeing small businesses grow! 🤍

Meet Bijou Bakery: In June 2020, Jeniece Grimshaw started Bijou with just herself and two other employees.

Six years later, Bijou has grown into a true community favorite with a team of 12, serving locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and house-made quiche. 🥐

It’s been amazing to see how far Jeniece and Bijou have come, and we’re proud to have been a part of their journey!

📍 Stop by Bijou Bakery at 149 Cayucos Dr. in Cayucos and see what makes it so special.

Learn more about their success at sbdc.calpoly.edu/success-stories/

09/07/2026

Last chance! Join us tomorrow for Part I of our FREE workshop series, where we’ll teach business owners how to use AI to save time, work more efficiently, and make smarter decisions! 🤖

Beyond the Grind: AI & Tech Tools for Small Business - Part I: AI Foundations for Small Business⁠
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📅 Tues, Sept 8
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 CIE HotHouse or Zoom⁠
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👉 Register today at bit.ly/ciesbdcevents⁠
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In this session, you’ll explore how AI can help with:
✨ Creating content
🔎 Conducting research
💡 Organizing ideas
📊 Supporting business decisions
⚙️ Automating simple tasks⁠
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You’ll also learn what AI can and can’t do and leave with practical ideas you can start using in your business right away.⁠
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Featuring speaker José Huitrón, founder and startup community builder with 10+ years of experience in digital marketing, venture design, and entrepreneurship.⁠
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09/04/2026

Beyond the Grind: AI & Tech Tools for Small Business - Part I: AI Foundations for Small Business

AI doesn’t have to be complicated to be useful. Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help small-business owners start using AI to save time, work more efficiently, and make smarter decisions.

📅 Tues, Sept 8�
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM�
📍 CIE HotHouse or Zoom

👉 Register today at bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

In this session, you’ll explore how AI can help with:�
✨ Creating content�
🔎 Conducting research�
💡 Organizing ideas�
📊 Supporting business decisions�
⚙️ Automating simple tasks

You’ll also learn what AI can and can’t do and leave with practical ideas you can start using in your business right away.

Featuring speaker José Huitrón, founder and startup community builder with 10+ years of experience in digital marketing, venture design, and entrepreneurship.

08/26/2026

TOMORROW!!!

You’ve learned how to understand your customers. Now, how do you turn those insights into a product people actually want to use?

Join us for Part II of User Research & Design with Janice Rohn, a pioneering leader in User Experience with decades of experience at companies like Apple and Intel.

Register at bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

Janice will walk you through the next steps of the product design process, including:
✔️ Storyboarding
✔️ Prototyping & testing
✔️ Gathering and applying user feedback
✔️ Iterating on your product
✔️ Moving from design into development

📅 Thurs, Aug 27
⏰️ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Hybrid: CIE HotHouse + Zoom

Whether you’re developing a new product or refining an existing one, this workshop will give you practical tools to move your idea forward.

08/20/2026

You’ve learned how to understand your customers. Now, how do you turn those insights into a product people actually want to use?

Join us for Part II of User Research & Design with Janice Rohn, a pioneering leader in User Experience with decades of experience at companies like Apple and Intel.

Register at bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

Janice will walk you through the next steps of the product design process, including:
✔️ Storyboarding
✔️ Prototyping & testing
✔️ Gathering and applying user feedback
✔️ Iterating on your product
✔️ Moving from design into development

📅 Thurs, Aug 27
⏰️ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Hybrid: CIE HotHouse + Zoom

Whether you’re developing a new product or refining an existing one, this workshop will give you practical tools to move your idea forward.

08/17/2026

👋 Meet Rachel! One of our newest advisors at the Cal Poly CIE SBDC! 🌟

Rachel recently joined the team and is eager to support entrepreneurs across the Central Coast. She’s inspired by the creativity, energy, and courage of small business owners who forge their own paths, and is passionate about helping them find clarity and confidence while maintaining balance along the way. 💪✨

We’re so excited to have Rachel on board as she empowers local businesses to grow and thrive! 🙌

08/07/2026

August is Black-Owned Business Month, and we're proud to celebrate entrepreneurs who are making a lasting impact in our community.

Meet Kolby Jay, founder of DooDoo Slayers—a business built on hard work, determination, and a commitment to serving San Luis Obispo County. What started as a yard waste removal company has grown into a full-service operation, now offering yard prep and pressure washing as well.

Kolby's motivation goes beyond business success: he wanted to set an example for his daughter, showing her firsthand what it looks like to build something from the ground up through passion and perseverance. We're proud to support him as he continues to grow DooDoo Slayers.

Join us this month in recognizing and supporting local Black-owned businesses that strengthen our communities, create opportunities, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. 💚

Running a small business in SLO County? Become a client for no-cost business advising today! 👉️ sbdc.calpoly.edu/getting-started

08/03/2026

👋 Meet Rolando, one of our incredible advisors at the Cal Poly CIE SBDC!

Rolando has been with the SBDC for 8 years as a Finance Advisor, helping entrepreneurs build confidence through strategic financial planning and informed decision-making.

"I do long-term planning with my SBDC clients. Usually, it’s the first time they’ve thought comprehensively about the business. At the start, we dig deep into a set of assumptions. This process is instrumental in helping them understand exactly how all the components of their business interrelate, and serves as a validation test for their growth aspirations. The finished plan isn’t just theoretical, it becomes a tangible ex*****on map."

Rolando’s favorite part of working with small businesses is: "Helping clients make decisions from a position of confidence and gain a command of their business they never had before."

We’re so grateful for Rolando’s expertise and dedication to helping small businesses thrive across the Central Coast! 🙌

07/28/2026

TOMMOROW!!!

Validate before you build. 💡

The best products don't start with assumptions—they start with understanding your customers.

Join UX and product strategy expert Janice Rohn for User Research & Design, Part I: Validate Before You Build, where you'll learn practical tools to reduce risk, validate ideas, and create products people actually want.

📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Hybrid: CIE HotHouse + Zoom

Register for free: bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
✔️ Define your business and product strategy
✔️ Conduct meaningful customer research
✔️ Identify user needs and pain points
✔️ Prioritize features and build product roadmaps
✔️ Prototype, test, and validate ideas before investing in development

With experience at Apple, Intel, and more than 25 years leading product innovation, Janice will share the same user-centered design frameworks used to develop successful products across startups and Fortune 100 companies.

Whether you're launching a new product or improving an existing one, this workshop will help you build with confidence.

🎟️ Register today and start creating products your customers will love!

Address

1134 Chorro Street
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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