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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Announces Nature Nights Extended thru March 19th
SAN LUIS OBISPO—San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden presents a myriad of entertainment and educational offerings for the entire family. NATURE NIGHTSNATURE NIGHTS, an eight-acre experience in light and art, Friday through Sunday evenings through March 19 plus February 14, Valentine’s Day. This immersive experience features digital imagery by Bryn Forbes, Michael Reddel's wire sculptures and artistic lighting of the garden by lighting designer, Kody Cava. Wine, beer, beverages and snacks available for
Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Small Business Development Center Opens Startup Application for the Sixth Annual, AngelCon 2023
$100,000+ in Equity-Backed Investment Available for Disruptive Startups SAN LUIS OBISPO—Cal Poly’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) opens applications for Central California startups to participate in AngelCon 2023 - a competition in which local companies compete for $100,000+ in equity-backed funding. Central California-based startups will have the opportunity to join the ranks of Tallyfor, AcreCloud and Novocuff, who collectively won $350,000 and
San Luis Obispo County businesses eligible to apply for SBA assistance
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY—San Luis Obispo County business owners affected by the recent storms are now eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA provides low-interest, long-term loans for physical and economic damage caused by a declared disaster. Business owners who incurred financial losses due to storm damage are encouraged to apply for assistance online at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov or by calling 1-800-659- 2955 or (TTY) 7-1-1 to request an
Incfile Launches $2,500 Small Business Grants and Scholarships
Incfile recently launched a small business grant and scholarship program for hopeful and current entrepreneurs. The Fresh Start Business Grant and the Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant are $2,500 each. This is an ongoing opportunity, with one grant and one scholarship winner each quarter. The upcoming deadline is March 31st, 2023. The inaugural winners, Brandon and Arielle, showed their fierce determination and unique entrepreneurial vision, helping them stand out among other applications. Check out
9 Greatest Holiday Marketing Ideas For Your South County Business
The holidays are a special time of year when family, friends, and loved ones come together to celebrate. With so many different businesses vying for attention during the holidays, it can be difficult to know where to start. South County Chambers of Commerce member Adobe has compiled the nine greatest holiday marketing ideas to help boost your business this season!1. Post Interactive Content People love getting involved in the holiday spirit, so give them something to do. Host a virtual gingerbread house
Protecting Your South County Professional Interests With Business Contracts
Entrepreneurs take on a significant amount of risk when starting their companies. With no guarantee of a return on investment, it's important to take every measure to protect your organization's financial health and ability to operate. Legally binding business contracts are essential when making any official agreements regarding your venture. Read on for helpful tips from Adobe. Understanding How and When Contracts Are Used These documents are legally binding agreements, typically dictating a
Your Three Day Guide to a Flourishing Solopreneurship
We’re so excited to be new members of the South County Chambers of Commerce! If you have any questions about our service, please feel free to reach out to us. Our member directory page contains contact information, including our phone number: (844) 493-6249. If you’re thinking about starting your own independent venture, you’re not alone. In fact, statistics indicate that the number of people starting their own businesses as solopreneurs, freelancers or consultants is on the rise. And while you might
