Business Support Organizations
San Luis Obispo is home to numorous business support organizations that help business owners and entrepreneurs in any stage of development. Below are a list of them and what they do.
Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties
The Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties is a private, nonprofit organization developed to monitor and report on the business practices of companies. Each BBB is licensed by the Council of Better Business Bureaus, and governed by its own local Board of Directors.
Business & Entrepreneurship Center at Cuesta College
The Business & Entrepreneurship Center at Cuesta College (BEC) programs works with private, public and nonprofit resources to build strong, sustainable and successful businesses. The result is wealth creation, job creation and retention and better economic health in California.
Economic Vitality Corporation
Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) is a regional non-profit, economic development organization committed to developing a vibrant and sustainable economy throughout San Luis Obispo County. We connect businesses with resources to help them become established and grow. Since 1994, the EVC continues to provide world-class business resources for a thriving community.
Institute for Professional Development at Cuesta College
IPD provides customized training for business and organizations throughout SLO County. IPD staff and trainers meet with business clients to conduct up-front analysis to determine training objectives and course content. IPD trainers are all highly qualified and experienced professionals. They use experience-based teaching methodology, blending theory and practice relevant to today's work environments.
Mission Community Services Corporation
Mission Community Services Corporation provides training, technical assistance, loans and support to unemployed, underemployed, low-moderate income individuals and businesses to expand opportunities to own, manage or operate business enterprises.. Together with the Women’s Business Center, MCSC is a great resource for business creation, growth and development.
Ready Business
Is your business prepared for an emergency? Visit Ready Business, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Advertising Council's site designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, focuses specifically on business preparedness.
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest voluntary organization in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. As an independent nonprofit corporation (not affiliated with government or any other agency), it uniquely serves the needs of its 1,400 members. The Chamber provides netowrking opportunities, keeps business owners informed on business-related issues, boosts business exposure, and advocates for local businesses to government.
San Luis Obispo Downtown Association
The Downtown Association primarily serves its members in the areas of Parking, Promotions, Design, Economic Activities and Thursday Night Promotions. (See our Committee Page) Committees for these issues are comprised of business owners, employees and the public at large. The 11-member Board of Directors is comprised of business owners and managers.
SCORE
The San Luis Obispo County Chapter of SCORE "Counselors to America’s Small Business" is part of a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the county's small business. SCORE volunteers serve as "Counselors to America's Small Business." Click here to learn more about how SCORE can meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives.
Small Business Administration
Looking to start a business or improve the way your business is managed? Visit www.sba.gov to find out how the U.S. Small Business Administration can help.
Sof
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Softec is the Central Coast’s leading technology industry group. Established in 1995, Softec has grown to over 1000 members and includes organizations as well as individuals and is by far the largest, most active technology group in the area. Our list of members range from leaders in the tech industry, representatives in education, participants from the private sector, as well as individuals who are just plain passionate about technology.
Small Business & Self Employed Tax Center
This site contains many useful topics for small business and the self employed, including links to information on starting a business, IRS Forms and Publications, Small Business Events and the IRS video portal.
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