Cuesta_College_logoBusiness Assistance Center at Cuesta College
P. O. Box 8106
San Luis Obispo CA  93403-8106
(805) 546-3188
www.cuesta.edu
 
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Mission & Vision Statement 
The Mission of the Business Assistance Center at Cuesta College is to assist businesses and industry sectors in San Luis Obispo County and surrounding areas to retain, or expand their businesses, thus strengthening the local economy, increasing wealth and quality of life.
 
The Vision of the Business Assistance Center at Cuesta College is to be the premier provider of business and economic development services and training in San Luis Obispo County.
 
 

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Contact Us
For further information or to find out how the Business Assistance Center at Cuesta College can assist you please contact:
 
Israel Dominguez, Director
805 546-3100 x2255
Email: Israel_dominguez@cuesta.edu       
 
Sue Owen, Programs Services Specialist
805 546-3188
Email: sowen@cuesta.edu  
 
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Our Services

The Business Assistance Center at Cuesta College offers workshops that teach business leaders a way to learn and implement new strategies, skills and ideas across varied business disciplines. Taught by experienced counselors and industry experts, workshops are tailored to fit in many stages of the business development process.

We offer one-on-one, no-cost, professional business counseling and referral services in many areas such as business planning, loans and capital acquisition, marketing, taxes and bookkeeping, and other areas of business operations.

Local ResourcesCommerce_dictionary_definition

  • Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce

  • Arroyo Grande Village Improvement Association

  • Atascadero Chamber of Commerce

  • Atascadero Main Street Association

  • Better Business Bureau of SLO County

  • Cambria Chamber of Commerce

  • Cayucos Chamber of Commerce

  • Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC)

  • Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce

  • Los Osos/Baywood Chamber of Commerce

  • Mission Community Services Corporation (MCSC)

  • Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce

  • Nipomo Chamber of Commerce

  • Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce

  • Paso Robles Main Street Association

  • Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce

  • Private Industry Council of SLO County (PIC)

  • San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce

  • San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau

  • San Luis Obispo Downtown Association

  • SCORE

  • Templeton Chamber of Commerce

  • UC Merced SBDC Regional Network

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    Statewide Resources

    Buzgate - California (CA) CA Restaurant Association Department of Food & Agriculture
    CA - State Home Page CA Secretary of State Department of Industrial Relations
    CA Business Portal CA Sellers Permit Emergency Preparedness for Home & Business
    CA Code of Regulations CA State Agency Directory Employment Development Department (EDD)
    CA Commerce & Economic Develop Program CA Tax Information Center Employment Training Panel
    CA Commission for Jobs & Economic Growth CA Workforce Association Environmental Protection Agency
    CA Department of Finance CalGOLD - Business Permits Labor & Workforce Development Agency
    CA Economic Development Department Central CA Economic Development Corp. State Compensation Insurance Fund
    CA Resources Agency Central Valley Business Incubator

     

     

     

     

     

    National Resources

    American Assoc. of SBDC's Nationwide National Fed. of Independent Business Owners U. S. Chamber of Commerce
    Business.gov Small Business Information Center  
    National Assoc. of Women Business Owners Starting a Business Checklist - IRS  

    International Resources

    Centers for International Trade Development  
    U. S. Government's Export Portal  

    Business Needs

    The Business Assistance Center at Cuesta College, through collaboration, delivers knowledge and resources to strengthen businesses while fostering the entrepreneurial spirit and economic growth of San Luis Obispo County. Please give us a description of your business needs and we will direct you to the resource(s) that will best address your request.

    Please provide us with with the following information:

    1. first and last name;

    2. email address;

    3. in business or not in business, and a

    4. description of the help you are requesting

    Click here to submit your request

     

     

    The Business Assistance Center at Cuesta College is funded by Economic and Workforce Development through the California Community Colleges. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for handicapped individuals upon their request.