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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
Grover Beach to Get High Speed 2-Gigabit Internet Service for the First Time
Astound Broadband’s fiber-rich network brings community ultra-high-speed connectivityGROVER BEACH—Astound Broadband Powered by Waveannounced that it plans to provide more than 5,000 homes in Grover Beach with access to symmetrical 2-gigabit speed Internet for the first time, supported by its rapidly expanding fiber network in the area. Beginning with areas of Grover Beach this month, Astound's 2-gigabit internet tier and other offerings will soon be available to both consumers and small businesses
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
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
