News that Matters to You
Want to know what SBDC clients and teams have been up to, as well as learn more about trending industry topics in the region and beyond? Take a look at these stories about small business, entrepreneurs, partnering organizations, and other topics featured in San Diego and Imperial counties’ news.
Mayor Gloria Reviews Award of COVID-19 Relief Grants to Local Small Businesses, Nonprofits
SAN DIEGO – Continuing efforts to help San Diegans recover from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Todd Gloria announced recently the allocation of an additional $6 million in grants as part of
Let’s Support the 6th Annual SBDC Day
America’s San Diego Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have impacted our nation’s successful innovators, doers, and dreamers. This year's SBDC Day will be held March 16 via digital campaigns, public relations initiatives, events online, and
“Microbusinesses” Could Receive $2,500 COVID-19 Relief Grants
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
Accessity Receives $625,000 in Federal Funding to Help Small Businesses
By Jerraryn Davis | Accesity Coordinator | Nearly 50% of California small businesses are at risk of shutting down Data shows that businesses owned by people of color have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19
Wages Increase as Does Cost of Doing Business, Job Expectations
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
SBDC Advisor Cheryl Brown Receives Most Prestigious NECA Award
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