Valley Sierra SBDC
The award-winning Valley Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC) promotes the development, growth and success of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties, thereby enhancing individual, family, community and regional prosperity.
We have set a date for out 10th Annual Business Women’s Symposium (BWS)!
This year BWS will be on September 19th, from 8:30 – 11am at Greens on Tenth, Modesto CA.
More information to come! We can’t wait to see you all there!
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Valley Sierra SBDC and Opportunity Stanislaus are coming together to present an HR 101 Webinar!
This webinar is designed for small business owners who want to attract, hire, and retain the right employees. Learn the essential strategies for building a strong team from recruitment to onboarding and beyond, including topics such as how to hire for attitude, keeping job descriptions current and aligned with duties, and interviewing & onboarding best practices.
Through attending this webinar, you will also gain access to reports customized to your organization, tools that will help you sell your company to potential employees, and innovative & useful HR tools.
IMPORTANT: This event is hosted by Valley Sierra SBDC, and as such is only avalible to residents of, or businesses residing in, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties. After registration, a member of our team will connect with you to confirm eligibility and to connect you with SBDC consulting resources.
Register Here!Economic Impact
A Look at the Numbers: In 2024, Valley Sierra SBDC helped create 241 new local jobs and launch 64 new ventures, while unlocking nearly $10 million in capital investments that support businesses and communities throughout Stanislaus and Tuolumne 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
3.2k
JobS Supported
$6.7m
Increase in Sales
64
New Businesses Started
Success Stories:
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