Director's Message
“We are dedicated to your success. We have the tools and experience to help you make your dream a reality. Please use this web site to grow your business.
I would love to talk to you about your particular situation, and put you in touch with the right resources for your individual needs."
-Bryan Moe, CCSBDC Director
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SBDC consulting clients create more jobs than other businesses.
Businesses that received in-depth SBDC consulting experienced 10 times the job growth of average businesses (8.4% compared to 0.8% for U.S. businesses in general in 2001). SBDC clients’ sales grow faster than other businesses’ sales. Established businesses that received in-depth SBDC consulting experienced sales growth of 12.1% in 2001, compared to 3.1% for businesses in general.
Source of Statistics: SBA and the “Economic Impact of Small Business Development Center Counseling Activities in the United States: 2000-2001,” by Professor James J. Chrisman. (The Chrisman study, published every two years, surveys SBDC clients who receive at least five hours of counseling.)
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Local Demographics
| Annual Population (County) |
Change |
| Fresno |
917,515 |
1.90% |
| Tulare |
429,005 |
2.36% |
| Merced |
251,510 |
2.42% |
More local demographics …
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