

Central Coast SBDC
Serving Monterey and San Benito Counties, the Central Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers expert professional, on-on-one business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs.
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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Thai Is Fun
After moving to the U.S., Goi Yujaroen turned her love for Thai food and culture into Thai is Fun—a cooking class and event experience where guests learn, laugh, and share a meal together. Like many small business owners, she knew her passion needed the right tools to grow, so in 2024 she connected with the…