News and Announcements
California Small Business Development Centers have a tremendous impact on the individual communities they serve, as well as the economy of California as a whole. In 2012, California SBDC's helped client businesses add more than 5,000 new jobs and retain more than 3,200 existing jobs.
Humboldt State University business senior Melanie Barnett has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by Business Matchmaking, a California non-profit that links small business suppliers with state and federal buyers.
SACRAMENTO – According to a recently completed annual report, California Small Business Development Centers are reporting substantial small business growth in 2011 – helping entrepreneurs create 5,900 new jobs and retain an additional 3,200 jobs that were previously slated for elimination.
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Small Business Development Center’s Charles Spencer and Tom Camerato have been recognized by the Northern California SBDC Regional Network for their outstanding performance in 2011.
SACRAMENTO — The California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network has hired Michele Gault as its new statewide director of outreach and partnerships in Sacramento.
OAKLAND — The Northern California Small Business Development Center (NorCal SBDC) regional network has hired James Alva as its new strategic initiatives director.
SAN JOSE — Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center’s Gail Buettgenback has been recognized by the National Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) for her outstanding performance in 2010/11.
BAKERSFIELD — On May 26, California Small Business Development Centers will present the Next Steps for Small Business event to Bakersfield small businesses in a no-cost, professional development road show bringing entrepreneurs the latest tips and techniques to maximize their access to... more
Humboldt State University, a Lead Small Business Development Center in the California State University system, is part of a new CSU agreement with the California Small Business Development Center Network to augment backing of the state’s small businesses.
Cross agency project builds foundation for Humboldt to become the natural food capital of California
EUREKA – Humboldt County has long been known for its picturesque ocean vistas and towering Redwood trees, but an emerging identity as a haven for specialty food and agriculture is breaking through the fog and Humboldt County economic development partners are already seeing the fruits of their... more
