Small Business Development Center

A partnership with Clovis Community College and UC Merced

Clovis Community College has hosted Valley Community Small Business Development Center (SBDC) since 2018. Valley Community SBDC is part of the UC Merced Regional SBDC Network and receives funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-BIZ).

The center serves students, entrepreneurs, and small business owners throughout Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Kings counties with a variety of services including no-cost business advising, technical assistance, and workshops. In the 2023/2024 program year, the SBDC (ending 6/30/24) served over 950 entrepreneurs and small businesses; supported 5,910 jobs; helped start 84 new businesses; and facilitated over $17 million in capital infusion for clients.

Valley Community SBDC has earned various recognitions including being rated the #1 SBDC in the Central California SBDC Network, an accredited member of America's SBDC.

Valley Community Small Business Development

  • Serving Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties
  • Providing access to business development resources to students, entrepreneurs, and small business owners
  • No-cost advising services
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Small business is a critically important driver of local economic development, individual opportunity, and overall quality of life. Valley Community SBDC is dedicated to help make an impact in the growth, development, and overall success of entrepreneurs and small business throughout Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties. With the support of our community partners, we have been able to make significant impacts and achievements on behalf of our clients over the last five years.

Contact:

Mr. Rich Mostert
Director, Small Business Development Center
richard.mostert@cloviscollege.edu
559-324-6403

Now open at the Hendon Campus

390 West Fir Avenue, Building B
Clovis, CA 93611
valleycommunitysbdc.com