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Melinda Bagby Joins SESLOC as Sr. Member Business Loan Officer
SAN LUIS OBISPO — SESLOC announced that Melinda Bagby has joined SESLOC as Senior Member Business Loan Officer. In this role, Melinda is responsible for initiating new business growth and overseeing business member relationships, with a focus on Santa Maria and Northern Santa Barbara County, plus the five cities area of San Luis Obispo County. “Melinda is a great addition to our team of local decision makers. She has an extensive background working with business owners on revolving lines of credit and
Grant program supports small businesses while their employees are out of work on California Paid Family Leave (PFL)
The California Employment Training Panel and California Labor and Workforce Development Agency have funded a grant program to support small employers while their employees are out of work on California Paid Family Leave (CAPFL). The PFL Small Business Grant will pay up to $2,000 to small businesses impacted by paid family leave to offset costs related to hiring or cross-training. Paid Family Leave can be used by an employee to bond with a new child (through birth, adoption, or foster care) or to care for a
City of Arroyo Grande offering grants for eligible childcare providers in their community
ARROYO GRANDE — The Arroyo Grande Child Care Assistance Grant Program is intended to provide monetary grants to eligible childcare providers. The City recognizes the critical need of such services, which provide licensed child care for the Arroyo Grande community, benefiting children, families and supporting the local economy. Grants will be awarded in minimum amounts of not less than $1,000. Funding for the 2021-23 Community Service Grant Program is $100,000. On October 12, 2021, City Council
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
