We’re delighted to announce that as a part of our Central CA SBDC Network’s ongoing efforts to provide an expanding range of resources and services to small businesses and the local community, the UC Merced/Mariposa SBDC has merged with Central Coast SBDC to form a new center: Monarch SBDC. The Monarch SBDC will be hosted by UC Merced and headquartered in Downtown Merced, with expert advising, training, and resources continuing uninterrupted across Merced, Mariposa, Monterey and San Benito Counties. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at ucmsbdc@ucmerced.edu.
Central Coast SBDC
Serving Monterey and San Benito Counties, the Central Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC), now a part of the Monarch SBDC, offers expert professional, on-on-one business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs.
The UC Merced SBDC and Central Coast SBDC have merged to form the Monarch SBDC, a new regional center serving Monterey, San Benito, Mariposa, and Merced Counties. Hosted by UC Merced and based in Downtown Merced, the Monarch SBDC will continue all advising and training services without interruption. Services in Monterey and San Benito Counties are not ending, with the Monterey County Business Council remaining a key affiliate partner in Salinas.
Advisors remain available to support businesses with financing, cash flow, hiring, marketing, AI tools, government contracting, buying or selling a business, and more.
For advising or training information, contact info@UCMercedSBDC.com.
Until our new site launches, please continue visiting CentralCoastSBDC.com or UCMercedSBDC.com.
Economic Impact
A Look at the Numbers: In 2024, the newly-formed Central Coast SBDC helped create 23 new local jobs and launch 12 new ventures, while unlocking nearly $6.7k in capital investments that support businesses and communities throughout Monterey and San Benito Counties.
Based on totals of businesses supported by the Central California Network SBDC. No multipliers used; results verified annually by third-party review.
$9.9m
Total Capital Infusion
133
JobS Supported
$6.7k
Increase in Sales
12
New Businesses Started
Success Stories:
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