The CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center (SBDC) promotes the development, growth and success of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties.
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Important Notice regarding the "SBDC" or "SBA" offering Small Business Loans
If you receive an email that is "from" the SBDC soliciting SBA or other types of Small Business loans, please ignore it. SBDC offices do not provide loans. We provide no-cost assistance helping our clients locate and apply for capital from various lenders/funders. SBDCs will never request Social Security or Banking information. DO NOT ever provide personal or financial information to an email request unless you are absolutely sure who you are replying to. If you receive such a solicitation, report it to your local SBA District office, located in Fresno [ (559) 487-5791. https://www.sba.gov/district/fresno ]
Nurture is a nonprofit that works with community-based organizations, small business development centers, and child care resource and referral agencies. They provide child care training programs for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in starting a home daycare business. The 12-week child care course provides training, mentoring and grant assistance for new startup home daycare businesses. Classes are given in English and Spanish. The program is available at no cost through the Central CA SBDC network service area. Text "learn more" to 833-241-3994 and talk to a Nurture Coach!
Whether you want to launch, grow, transition or innovate your business, we can provide expert consulting, training, market research, access to capital and other tools at low to no cost assistance.
Your Local SBDC center is a part of the Central CA SBDC Network which since 2003, has assisted thousands of companies, from start-ups to established firms; helped to create and retain over 10,000 jobs; and created more than $435 million in loans and equity.
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.