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The Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts Cal Poly’s Small Business Development Center, which together fills the SLO HotHouse, an innovative home for entrepreneurs located in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo. Our SBDC center promotes the development of technology-focused ventures by providing high-quality business assistance to start-ups and established companies in San Luis Obispo County.

Whether you want to launch, grow, transition or innovate your business, we can provide expert consulting, training, market research, access to capital and other tools at low to no cost assistance.

The Cal Poly SBDC is a part of the Central CA SBDC Network which since 2003, has assisted thousands of companies, from start-ups to established firms; helped to create and retain over 10,000 jobs; and created more than $435 million in loans and equity.

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Services for New and Existing Businesses

Consulting

No cost professional business consulting from industry experts in finance, marketing, and more.

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Training

Intensive training, bootcamps, workshops, & events designed to strengthen businesses like yours.

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Resources

A host of online resources and tools available.

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Central California SBDC Spotlight

2021 Paycheck Protection Loans (PPP2) Announced

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15, and to All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19.

The SBA will continue its emphasis on reaching smaller lenders and businesses by opening to approximately 5,000 more lenders, including community banks, credit unions, and farm credit institutions.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.