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California Competes Tax Credit Application Period Open to March 28

The CA Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development recently opened the 3rd round of applications for The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) program. The CCTC is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California.

Posted on: Monday, March 21, 2022 - 10:47am

Comcast RISE Expands Marketing and Technology Resources to All Women-Owned Small Business

Comcast RISE is a multi-year commitment to provide marketing, creative, media, and technology services to small businesses owned by people of color. Comcast recently expanded the program to include all women-owned small businesses.

Posted on: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 10:19am

Visit the Cal Coastal SBDC Calendar

Want to know what's going on of interest to area small businesses?  Cal Coastal SBDC's calendar of events has a huge variety of topics. Watch for our Program Manager on Facebook, Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram to give you a rundown via video.

Posted on: Thursday, February 24, 2022 - 1:33pm

100 episodes and counting: CSUB business webinars 'rare and credible source of timely, easily understood information'

Modesty always looks better on heroes than boastfulness, and so it's to the credit of Bakersfield small-business counselor Kelly Bearden when he downplays his own role as a reason why the weekly webinar he hosts has become a lifeline to entrepreneurs during the pandemic....

Posted on: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 7:03pm

$2,500 for Eligible Kern County Microbusinesses

Want to find out if your business is eligible for Kern County’s microbusiness relief grant program?

Posted on: Sunday, February 6, 2022 - 6:01pm

Microbusinesses targeted in latest round of pandemic aid

CSU Bakersfield SBDC director Kelly Bearden is in interviewed in the article, “Microbusinesses targeted in latest round of pandemic aid,” published in The Bakersfield Californian, 1/29/2022 ...

Posted on: Saturday, January 29, 2022 - 3:49pm

FREE WEBINAR: Boost Your Business

L O O K I N G F O R WAYS TO IMPROVE REVENUES AND PROFITS WITHOUT BREAKING YOUR BUDGET?

Posted on: Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 1:26pm

7 Business Trends to Watch for in 2022

From travel to technology, 2022 is shaping up to be an interesting year. DECA Direct reports that there are 10 key business trends that will influence companies during the upcoming year. The following is adapted from their article.

Posted on: Thursday, January 6, 2022 - 11:50am

Hiring Your Workforce with Confidence

Free event: Learn about Paid Family Leave Grant and CalSavers retirement program for a modern economy.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:00am PT

Posted on: Friday, November 19, 2021 - 11:49am

Two Digital Marketing Tools You Can Use

The digital marketing world keeps on evolving. 2021 has revealed several key factors that if you're not using them in your marketing, it may put you at a disadvantage vs. your competitors. Here are two you can use:

Posted on: Monday, November 1, 2021 - 12:52pm

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