

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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Lavender Creek Co., LLC
Lavender Creek Co., LLC is a family-owned business and lavender farm dedicated to improving lives through the soothing and healthful benefits of lavender. Cultivating 2 acres of lavender at the end of Carmel Valley Road, they offer soothing support to a growing list of healthcare and hospitality businesses. Lavender Creek has evolved from an online…