EVC Success Stories

Download testimonials from 2007

"...I set forth to learn how to create the products I wanted, get them manufactured and get them to market.  But there was much more to it than that.  There was establishing the business, finding the capital, learning how to import/export, marketing, public speaking, PR…and more! That’s when I contacted the EVC." (More)

Martha Van Inwegen, President, Life Elements
www.LifeElements.com, Atascadero

"I decided to take an international trade course with the EVC, which helped immensely in regards to best logistic practices.  Furthermore, [the EVC] set me up with a mentor, Ross Starkenburg, who would always take the time to offer me his advice and credible business opinion at any time of the day.  However, it was clear that my student loan was going to run out quick.  It was then that I was introduced to Dave Mooklar from the EVC who helped me secure a loan with Mission Community Bank and taught me the importance of cashflow." (More)

Jonas Bailey, Owner, Infinity Tile & Design
www.infinitytiledesign.com, San Luis Obispo

“The EVC was able to give me a micro-loan to purchase equipment that allows me to give better therapy to my clients. This loan has meant to me: increased clientele by 50 percent, opening of a second office in Atascadero to serve North County, and the ability to hire my first employee in 2008. Thank you EVC for allowing me to follow my dream and make a difference in my community.” Victoria Lowrie MT-BC, NMT Fellow, Owner Harmony In Health , Oceano      “Thank you so much for helping the success of Central Coast Custom Water Co., an up and coming start-up born from the heart of the EVC program. This is a testament that the EVC programs are working and bearing fruit. The EVC has helped me create a successful transition from unemployment to an exciting new business that benefits our entire community.” Jim Aaron Central Coast Custom Water Co. , SLO    “I would like to thank the EVC for supporting my marketing consulting business, Price Communications. Dave Mooklar was so supportive and helpful in getting me a business loan. It was just the kick start I needed. My business is going even better than I had hoped thanks to the backing and encouragement of the EVC.” Susan Price, Owner Price Communications Arroyo Grande         www.pricecommunications.biz   Top of Page

“Without the EVC I would not own my own business!"  I was the general manager of The Furniture Broker in Nipomo when the owner offered me the opportunity to buy the business. The EVC helped me obtain a loan so that I am now the owner of Nipomo Furniture Market.” Cindy Alvarez, Owner Nipomo Furniture , Nipomo  “After 20 successful years in business, our store went through two years of simultaneous events which drained cash flow and depleted inventory.  The EVC granted us a loan which gave us a much needed boost in inventory and helped to get us back on our feet. The EVC representatives were friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with. The EVC had faith in us when others did not. Thanks EVC.” Linda May Nipomo Ace Hardware Nipomo  “As a new business owner, I was very thankful for the EVC's help. I would not hesitate to recommend to other entrepreneurs EVC resources. My overall experience with the EVC was extremely positive and helped me realize my dream of owning my own business and in turn help the community.” Kylee Jacobson, Owner Love to Learn San Luis Obispo   "A leap of faith, a sound business plan and the vital financial backing from the EVC has created the opportunity to realize a long-time dream.  Not only has EVC furnished me the essential financial support but also with promotional exposure: spotlighting my company in the EVC e-newsletter and on a radio interview which expanded my clientele. Thank you!” Leticia Pérez Miller Tilde Translations , SLO leticia@tildetranslations.com

Examples of previous EVC clients that have started or expanded business through the EVC:

Affordable Mobile Auto Best Clean Big Bubba's Bad BBQ, Paso Robles & Atascadero Cayucos Beauty, Cayucos C&S Industrial Coatings, Grover Beach Central Coast Custom Water Co., SLO Central Weddings Central Coast Yoga, Grover Beach Cuesta Equipment, SLO & Paso Robles Dogfathers, SLO & Atascadero Everlite Exotscapes Elemental Herbs, Morro Bay Finn PlumbingGrossini's Auto Body, Grover Beach GROW, the nursery at Moonstone Gardens, Cambria Harmony In Health, Oceano Here Comes the Groom, Los Osos Hilton Upholstry, SLO Jenkins Framing Jet Pest Control, Atascadero Kaleidoscope Kids, Atascadero Le Bas International, SLO LeDome Champagne Truffles LePell Tile & Stone Life Elements, Atascadero Life Transformations, SLO

Love to Learn McCarthy Steel, SLO Mediums Apparel/Graphics, SLO Nipomo Ace Hardware, Nipomo Nipomo Furniture Market, Nipomo Oceano Market, Oceano Omni Design Group, SLO Pala Pala Design, Atascadero Pemberton Dogwash Reign RipSqueak, SLO Sand Cab, Pismo Beach SLO Baked Goods, SLO San Luis Purified Water, SLO Shopatron Sobrante Wine Systems, Paso Robles This Is It! Tortillera, San Miguel Tilde Translations, SLO Truck Top & Accessory Shop, Grover Beach Trumpet Vine Catering, Atascadero Upper Crust Trattoria, SLO Wallace Home Willis Welding Wine Country Cleaning, Paso Robles and many more...

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