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About the Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center

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It all starts here. Complete the application and submit your request. A member of the SBDC will follow up with you and help you achieve your small business goals -- at no cost to you.
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What we do

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One-on-One Advising

Our Business Advisors are industry experts who provide free, professional business advising in marketing, finance, accessing capital, and more.

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Trainings & Workshops

Gain skills and knowledge you need for your business to prosper by attending one of our informative workshops. Visit our calendar for upcoming events.

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Funding Assistance

Need money? Get expert help with business loan applications, investor packages, crowdfunding campaigns, and more.

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Events & Workshops

02 Feb
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Aptos
23 Feb
Build Your Business: Record Keeping for Small Business
Aptos
05 Mar
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Santa Cruz
06 Apr
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Aptos
07 May
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Santa Cruz
14 May
Build Your Business: Basic Record Keeping
Santa Cruz
01 Jun
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Aptos
09 Jul
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Santa Cruz
03 Aug
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Aptos
17 Aug
Build Your Business: Basic Record Keeping
Aptos
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Success Stories

Big Mike's Performance Parts, Prunedale

The Penny Ice Creamery, Santa Cruz

Shanty Shack Brewing

Highlights 2016

Botanic & Luxe

Cassidy's Pizza
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation.