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.

Manufacturing Help

Whether you’re expanding operations, tackling compliance challenges, or considering automation, our advisors are ready to support you. We offer California manufacturers no-cost one-on-one advising, valuable resources, and strategic connections to enhance efficiency and drive profitability.

Welcome

Welcome to the Central Coast Small Business Development Center — where big dreams take root and local businesses thrive. Whether you’re just starting out with an idea or ready to expand what you’ve built, our dedicated team of professional staff and expert business advisors are here to walk alongside you every step of the way. We believe that every entrepreneur deserves trusted guidance, practical tools, and a community that champions their success— all at no cost to you, thanks to funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, and generous support from our local jurisdictions and community partners. Together, we’re growing businesses that strengthen our communities, create good jobs, and keep our local economy strong. Your next chapter starts here — and we can’t wait to be part of your journey.

Funded in part by the State of California and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and through a grant from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). All opinions, conclusions and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA, CalOSBA, the State of California, or the Central California SBDC Network. Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

  • Cardenas Video

    When creativity met the challenges of running a business, Saul Cardenas felt overwhelmed by pricing, sales, and endless acronyms—until connecting with the Central Coast SBDC. With no-cost business advising from Brad Barbeau, they turned uncertainty into strategy, tripling revenue and gaining the confidence to take his video production business to the next level.

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