About Us
Over the years, the Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has supported the creation of thousands of jobs and helped launch hundreds of new businesses, driving millions in sales revenue and unlocking millions in total capital infusion. The Center empowers local entrepreneurs to launch ventures, create jobs, and secure transformative investments, fostering economic growth across the region.
The Cal Poly CIE SBDC is a part of the Central California SBDC Network which serves 14 counties in Central California with six dedicated SBDC Centers working with entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses.
Whether it’s preparing a strategic plan, developing digital marketing strategies, preparing an e-commerce site, streamlining operations, seeking funding, or launching an innovative technical start-up, our expert Business Advisors will work with your company to provide essential guidance on growth strategies, business planning, accessing capital, marketing, management, scaling, and more.
Contact your local SBDC Service Center to arrange a no-obligation meeting to learn more about how we can be of assistance. For more information on the Center nearest you, visit our Locations page.
