The winner of AngelCon 2025 is GreenSight Techn! 🏆 They scored a $125K investment.👏 Shoutout to ODIN Diagnostics for winning Audience Choice + $2,030 in crowdfunded prize money! 💸 Catch the event replay: bit.ly/AngelCon2025 Read the press release: bit.ly/angelcon25press

Register for a virtual celebration of the entrepreneurs powering our region! Dr. Mark Evans, Economics Professor Emeritus at CSU Bakersfield, will provide an update on the 2025 economic trends and outlook in Central California. Don't miss it! casbdc.biz/BoY

Happy #NationalSmallBusinessWeek! ☕ Coffee & Convo with AngelCon 2025 Investors – May 7 bit.ly/ciesbdcevents 🏆 Biz of the Year Celebration – May 9 casbdc.biz/BoY 🌎 Export Workshop – May 22–23 Grow, connect, & get inspired! lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dfrph8h

Register for the virtual celebration of the entrepreneurs powering our region! Dr. Mark Evans, Economics Professor Emeritus at CSU Bakersfield, will provide an update catered to small businesses on the 2025 economic trends and outlook in Central CA. casbdc.biz/BoY

Export Launchpad Workshop May 22 @ 8am + May 23 @ 4pm Develop an export strategy in today’s shifting trade landscape! Navigating regulations to tapping into international markets, this workshop is packed with guidance to help your small business expand lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dfrph8h

This #SmallBizSat check out The Caffeinated Cat Cafe where coffee meets cuddles & rescue cats find their forever homes. With support from the SBDC, Jaime Pierce turned her love for lattes & furry friends into a cozy spot that’s already helped 50+ cats get adopted—and counting!

Happy #InternationalTeaDay! ☕ Sequel Tea is redefining tea with cold brew boba—preserving natural flavors and offering a refreshing, health-conscious twist on traditional drinks. They've grown with expert support from the SBDC to revolutionize the boba game in San Luis Obispo.

Get strategic with your next business moves! Business owners can cut through the noise and confidently prioritize what matters most. You'll walk away from this workshop with clarity and a game plan. ⁠⁠ May 29 | 9-10:30 am | HotHouse + Zoom bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

Two powerful workshops ahead! 🧠 May 29, 8:30–9:30 AM Strategic Prioritization – Learn to make smarter biz decisions aligned with your goals. 🔥 June 10, 9–10:30 AM Burnout to Breakthrough – Tools to prevent & recover from burnout. 🔗 bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

This June, don’t miss two FREE workshops for small biz owners! 🧠 6/10: Burnout to Breakthrough with Kiki Wilkinson 📣 6/17: Media Mastery with PR pro Becky Join via Zoom or at the CIE HotHouse! 🔗 Register: bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

You can still catch Mitch Emerson's recent workshop, How to Make Effective Business Decisions! Business owners are faced with countless strategic options—This workshop gives you the tools to cut through the noise and focus on what matters most. bit.ly/sbdcwatchnow

In 2020, Eric Reis had a dream he should buy a food truck. Weeks later, his family found Sugar Lips Mini Donuts for sale—fate! 🍩 Now with SBDC support, they’re growing the biz & making people smile, one mini donut at a time. Become a client today! sbdc.calpoly.edu

Overwhelmed, stretched thin, or want to build better boundaries? Join us TOMORROW for Burnout to Breakthrough with executive coach Kiki Wilkinson! 🗓️ Tues, Jun 10 | 9–10:30am 📍 HotHouse + Zoom Spot burnout early, prevent it, and bounce back stronger. bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

Ready to get your business in the spotlight? 🌟 Join our Media Mastery workshop with a PR pro—learn to write press releases, avoid PR mistakes & build a press kit that gets results! 📍 CIE HotHouse + Zoom 🎟️ bit.ly/ciesbdcevents #SBDC #PRtips

Learn the Steps. Avoid Mistakes. Launch with Confidence! Most businesses fail from lack of preparation. This series helps you launch right with guidance from a seasoned entrepreneur. Join the virtual business bootcamp on Tuesday Nights starting June 17! casbdc.biz/44NEiHA

Last chance! Join us TOMORROW for Media Mastery: Get Noticed & Grow Your Brand—a workshop with PR pro Becky, designed to help you craft press releases, avoid PR mistakes, and create a digital press kit that gets results! 🗓️ June 17th ⏰️ 9 - 10:30 am bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

You can watch our recent Burnout to Breakthrough Workshop on demand! Learn how to spot burnout early, prevent it before it hits, and bounce back stronger.⁠ bit.ly/sbdcwatchnow

🍷 Cabernet & Conversation is coming — and you’re invited! Join us for a special evening with Gretchen Roddick, EVP of Hope Family Wines, as she shares her journey from Cal Poly grad to Paso wine powerhouse. ✨ Join us for wine, wisdom & community: bit.ly/ciesbdcevents

Open Office Hours is your chance to get expert advice on those tough business questions. ⁠ SBDC clients can take advantage of this unique opportunity and get the support needed for business growth 📈⁠ sbdc.calpoly.edu/getting-started

The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate or stay and grow in CA. A total of $922,694,691 is available for allocation. The credit is open to businesses of all sizes! 👉️ business.ca.gov/california-com…