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Area Chambers of Commerce

• Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce
• Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
• Cayucos Chamber of Commerce
• Cambria Chamber of Commerce
• Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Los Osos Chamber of Commerce
• Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce
  
• Nipomo Chamber of Commerce
  
• Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce
• Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce
• San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
• Templeton Chamber of Commerce

Other Resources

• America's Small Business Development Center Network - the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories.



• Business Week - The "Small Biz" resources Center at the business Week has some excellent resources for small business owners.



• Cuesta College - Home
• Cuesta College - Community Programs
• Cuesta College - Career Connections



• Entrepreneur.com - Find information to help grow your business with business plans, Thomas Register, news articles and more.



• Fortune Magazine - There is a dedicated section to small business in this well known and useful publication.



• Private Industry Council - Employment Opportunities



• San Luis Obispo Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) - provides economic development services and business resources throughout San Luis Obispo County. The EVC stimulates the local economy by helping to generate jobs, increase investment in the community and promote the start-up, growth and attraction of businesses.



• The Tribune - If you are interested in starting a business in San Luis Obispo County, it is vital that you know what it happening locally. The Tribune of San Luis Obispo is a great source of local information.
• UC Merced SBDC

Websites to Help You Start Your Small Business

• Business.gov - Business.gov is a newly launched federal government Web site that provides business owners with a one-stop resource that searches the federal government agencies that regulate or serve businesses for compliance information or resources.



• California Secretary of State - Visit this site to download forms and instructions from every division and obtain on-line information on business entities.



• Center for International Trade Development (CITD) - The network of fourteen CITD offices in the state are funded by the California Community College Chancellor's Office Economic & Workforce Development program to assist small & medium-size businesses and entrepreneurs with importing and exporting. The CITDs provide low-cost training and limited free consulting in international trade.



• Mission Community Services Corporation - Dedicated to enhancing opportunities for potential entrepreneurs and small business owners to become self-sustaining, successful contributors to their communities, with special assistance for low-income, minority and non-profit businesses



• Service Corp. of Retired Executives (SCORE) - SCORE is composed of working and retired business professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to help the small business community. Call the San Luis Obispo SCORE chapter at (805) 547-0779.



• Small Business Administration (SBA) - The SBA promotes small business development which builds economic health in thousands of communities and neighborhoods.
• Small Business Administration (SBA) - What's New
• Small Business Administration (SBA) - F.A.Q.



• Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) - SBIC's provide equity capital, long-term loans and management assistance to qualified small businesses using their own capital and funds obtained at favorable rates through assistance from the Federal Government.



• Spanish Language Website (SBA) - Este sitio de Internet es diseña para proveer información más completa acerca de los programas de SBA y los servicios para la creciente comunidad de habla hispana.



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