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West Business Development Center empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses through education, resources, and support to foster sustainable economic growth and community development in rural areas.

Join fellow business owners and professionals at our B2B Mixer, a focused space to connect, exchange ideas, and explore collaborations that strengthen our local economy. Hosted by West Business Development Center, this event supports our mission to equip entrepreneurs with practical tools, trusted networks, and ongoing education. Share your business goals, meet potential partners, and leave with concrete contacts and next steps.

B2B Mixer

We&#39;re so glad you&#39;ll be joining us for the&nbsp;Access to Capital Fair&nbsp;held in beautiful Fort Bragg, CA. Our clients will benefit greatly from your expertise and by meeting with partners who understand the realities of starting and growing a small business. Hosted by West Business Development Center, this event supports our mission to provide hands-on education and guidance for entrepreneurs.&nbsp;

Access to Capital Fair

Estamos muy contentos de que te unas a nosotros para la&nbsp;Feria de Acceso a Capital&nbsp;que se llevar&aacute; a cabo en la hermosa Fort Bragg, CA. Nuestros clientes se beneficiar&aacute;n enormemente de tu experiencia y al reunirse con socios que entienden las realidades de comenzar y hacer crecer un peque&ntilde;o negocio. Organizado por West Business Development Center, este evento apoya nuestra misi&oacute;n de proporcionar educaci&oacute;n pr&aacute;ctica y orientaci&oacute;n para emprendedores.&nbsp;

Feria de Acceso al Capital

Come celebrate our 2024 StartUp Mendocino graduates for us for an evening at The Bramles.

StartUp Mendocino 2024 Graduation Event

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SMEDD Biomass Utilization Symposium

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1704319035/ewo3wujxuimjft4opjsm.jpg" style="width:774px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />Join West Center and local lenders from Savings Bank of Mendocino, Umpqua Bank, Redwood Credit Union, Tri Counties Bank, Creser Capital Fund, EDFC, AEDC, and Community Development Services for a free in-person networking event to learn more about upcoming grants, funding opportunities and new business resources. If you are thinking about starting or growing your business, you are going to need capital. We invite you to join a conversation centered on one thing: getting access to capital. In addition to a panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to speak to lenders individually about your specific needs, network with other business owners, and learn more about the no-cost business advising and training services offered by West Center. Registration is free but space is limited so RSVP required. Refreshments will be provided

2024 West Center Capital Summit

West Center is excited to invite you to celebrate this year's StartUp Mendocino graduates!Join us at the Abalone Room at Little River Inn on the beautiful Mendocino coast for appetizers and drinks, and meet and mingle with the 11 businesses that are launching in our community. This is a public event so feel free to bring your friends and neighbors!

StartUp Mendocino 2023 Graduation Celebration!

West Center is excited to invite you to celebrate this year's StartUp Mendocino graduates!Join us at Rivino Winery and hear all about the 13 businesses they are launching in your community. There will be appetizers and drinks available. Bring your friends and neighbors.

West Business Development Center

West Business Development Center

Past events

Past events

B2B Mixer

Access to Capital Fair

StartUp Mendocino 2024 Graduation Event

SMEDD Biomass Utilization Symposium

2024 West Center Capital Summit

StartUp Mendocino 2023 Graduation Celebration!

StartUp Mendocino 2022 Celebration!

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