CSU BAKERSFIELD SBDC
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.
āSmall businesses have long been regarded as the āengineā of the nationās economy,ā writes SBDC Director Kelly Bearden in this Community Voices article that first published in the Opinion Section of The Bakersfield Californian newspaper on May 10, 2025.
Read MoreEconomic Impact
A Look at the Numbers: In 2024, the CSUB SBDC helped create 134 new local jobs and launch 40 new ventures, while unlocking nearly $XX million in capital investments that support businesses and communities throughout Inyo, Kern, and Mono 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
1.1k
JobS Supported
484
Clients Served
40
New Businesses Started
Success Stories:
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Ten Moore Books
Author and illustrator, Hailey Moore is the creator of Ten Moore Books, a publishing business that offers teacher lesson plans, along with activity and coloring pages that accompany Haileyās first self-published childrenās picture book. Her goal is to improve childrenās literacy through fun and engaging material that she creates to keep students engaged and excited about reading.…