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Cal Poly Opens New Small Business Development Center
Oct 03, 2011SAN LUIS OBISPO – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites the community to attend the grand opening of its Small Business Development Center on Sept. 28. The event will take place at the Cal Poly Technology Park (Bldg. 83) at 11 a.m. and will include light refreshments.
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Economic Vitality Corporation Announces New Board of Directors
Feb 22, 2011SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., February 22, 2011 – The Board of Directors of Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County (EVC) is pleased to welcome six new Board members. The 32-member economic development Board is comprised of leading representatives from the business community and one elected official from each of the seven cities and the County Board of Supervisors.
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Economic Vitality Corporation Helps Start and Expand Businesses
Feb 03, 2011SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF., - February 3, 2011 – Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County helped several entrepreneurs start and expand businesses through its business loan program in partnership with local banks. “EVC is proud to be of service to the community by helping start or expand the following featured companies throughout San Luis Obispo County. Helping entrepreneurs launch and expand businesses is vital to San Luis Obispo County’s economic recovery and long-term vitality of the region,” said Michael Manchak, EVC president and CEO.
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EVC Releases Economic Strategy for San Luis Obispo County
Nov 08, 2010SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., November 8, 2010 – Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) announces the completion of an Economic Strategy for San Luis Obispo County which provides an assessment of, and strategy for, the county’s long-term economic prosperity. Formed over one year ago, this project represents the first-ever public-private partnership in San Luis Obispo County to provide a road map for greater economic vitality in the region. A comprehensive strategy has been created by COLLABORATIVE ECONOMICS, Inc. which was hired by EVC. Results of an industry cluster assessment were analyzed and a strategy has been created with input from more than 100 local business leaders.
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Mission Community Bank Invests in EVC Micro Loan Program
Oct 19, 2010SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., October 19, 2010 – Mission Community Bank makes a $25,000 investment into Economic Vitality Corporation's Micro Loan Program to help EVC offer more business loans to entrepreneurs throughout San Luis Obispo County. As a countywide non-profit economic development organization, EVC provides business resources and operates the only business loan programs of their kind in the county in partnership with local banks. The program guarantees business loans and issues micro loans to entrepreneurs for start-ups and expansions.
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Economic Vitality Corporation Helps Pave Way For New Businesses
Sep 29, 2010SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF., - SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 – Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County announces that it recently helped several entrepreneurs start and expand new businesses. “We are honored to serve the communities by helping entrepreneurs launch businesses when the county needs new jobs most,” said Michael Manchak, EVC president and CEO. He said, “These entrepreneurs are creating job opportunities, diversifying our local economy, and providing the benefits that result from stimulating the economy.”
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