Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center

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.

We love seeing our clients get the recognition they deserve. ✨Meet Julie Garcia and Ercilia Martins, co-owners of Monarc...
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

LAST CHANCE! Come check out our new building at our first event held at 1134 Chorro St. Join us TOMORROW at the brand ne...
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

Join us at the brand new CIE HotHouse on 5/20 from 9:30–11:00 AM for Coffee & Conversation featuring keynote speaker Nia...
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

Big ideas start with simple conversations. 💬🌱 Just 2 weeks to go! 🌱Join us at the brand new CIE HotHouse, 5/20 from 9:30...
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

Cantaloupe AI is the winner of AngelCon 2026 🏆⁠⁠Their innovative recruiting platform impressed our investors, earning th...
05/01/2026

Cantaloupe AI is the winner of AngelCon 2026 🏆⁠
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Their innovative recruiting platform impressed our investors, earning them a well deserved $155K angel investment. Congratulations! 👏⁠
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Shoutout to Ecoplasticity for winning our Audience Choice vote and taking home a total of $2,675 (and counting!) in crowdfunded prize money!⁠
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A huge thank you to all the participants, investors, and attendees who made AngelCon 2026 a success. It was incredible to see our community show up in full force.⁠
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We are excited to watch the next chapter unfold for the six amazing companies who pitched last night! 💫 ⁠
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Missed the action? Catch the full event replay at bit.ly/angelcon2026!⁠
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Read the full press release announcement: sbdc.calpoly.edu/2026/05/01/ninth-annual-angelcon/.
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Presenting sponsor: Columbia Bank
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04/23/2026

AngelCon 2026 is ONE week away!

You heard it from this year's finalists — secure your tickets before they're gone! AngelCon is one of Central California's premier startup investment events, and this is your chance to be in the room when it happens.

📅 Thursday, April 30 📍 Rod and Hammer Rock 🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://angelcon2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=FBsocial

04/21/2026

Cantaloupe AI is a Top 6 Finalist for AngelCon 2026!

Cantaloupe AI is a recruiting platform that automates frontline hiring using voice interviews and delivers ranked, retention-focused candidate recommendations.

You can watch Rich pitch live at AngelCon on April 30 at Rod & Hammer Rock and YouTube Live!

Get your tickets today angelcon2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=Cantaloupe

Presented by Columbia Bank

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

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