Small Business Development Center Network recognizes exemplary service for entrepreneurs | SAN DIEGO (Aug. 31, 2022) – East County Small Business Development Center Director Danielle Sparks won the region’s SBDC State Star award for her ability to overcome obstacles and support small businesses during the ongoing pandemic. Sparks and other stars will be honored next
California Statewide Report Shares Insights About Effects on Women, Especially Women of Color | SAN DIEGO (July 12, 2022) – Collaborating entities at the federal, state and local organization level released a California state report today conveying a picture of impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on women business owners. The study shares how the
By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office | “Microbusinesses” across San Diego County hurt by COVID-19 could soon be getting $2,500 boosts after County supervisors approved a grant program Tuesday funded in part by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Application Window Runs Feb. 15-March 31 Supervisors unanimously approved giving the $2,500
Jan. 1 brought a $1 increase in California’s minimum wage, however some local economists say that isn’t the primary factor fueling an apparent workforce shortage as many business owners struggle to make ends meet. San Diego Workforce Partnership Senior Economist Daniel Enemark put those dollar signs in context, said the apparent increase in minimum wage
National Electrical Contractors Association honors small business advocate and instructor. The National Electrical Contractors Association celebrated San Diego and Imperial small business teacher as well as leader Cheryl Brown at their annual gala last weekend with the association’s most prominent award. Brown, nominated by a number of small business electrical contractors who are her clients,
