Your success is our business

No-cost professional services to help your business grow. Wherever you are on the journey of your business, we will meet you where you are at with tools, resources, and advice to help you realize your goals.

Sep
30
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Sep 30

E-Commerce Digital Lab Clase 1, Espacio de trabajo de Google 

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Oct
2
Upcoming Event
Oct 2

Digital ABCs: Leveraging ChatGPT for Small Business Success

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Oct
7
Upcoming Event
Oct 7

E-Commerce Digital Lab Clase 2, Estrategia de marketing digital 

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Oct
14
Upcoming Event
Oct 14

E-Commerce Digital Lab Clase 3, Redes sociales

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Oct
17
Upcoming Event
Oct 17

Artists in Action: Income Strategies for Artists

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Oct
18
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Oct 18

Mastering Social Media Engagement

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Oct
21
Upcoming Event
Oct 21

E-Commerce Digital Lab Clase 4, Herramientas de diseño digital  

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Oct
25
Upcoming Event
Oct 25

How to Protect Your Art: Legal Insights for Artists

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We are with you at every turn of your business journey

START

Great businesses start with great ideas. Let us help you turn your idea into a business.

MARKET

Understand your audience and know how to reach them so you can grow your business.

FUND

When you are ready to grow, we are here to help with preparation so you are ready to apply for loans.

EXPAND

Success brings opportunities. We can show you how to make the most of those opportunities to grow your business.

SELL

Succession planning is a critical part of your business legacy. We will help you understand your options.

Programs

We offer a number of specialized programs tailored for the local business community.

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Economic Development

Economic development initiatives, such as CERF, the Blue Economy, and SMEDD are programs that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for our rural communities.

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Centro Latino West

“Mi lugar para ser the best.” Centro Latino West is the place for you to be your best… for your business, your family, and your community. We are here to help your business grow.

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Emergency Prep

Be aware and be prepared! Get ready for any situation with our Emergency Preparation program, designed to keep your business safe and operational even during an emergency.

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StartUp Mendocino

StartUp Mendocino is West Center’s innovative business accelerator program designed to give developing businesses in Mendocino County access to intensive training and opportunities to build lasting business community connections.

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Request for Proposal: Noyo Ocean Science Center Blue Economy Feasibility Study

West Center, in collaboration with the Noyo Center for Marine Science is seeking to retain the services of a consultant or agency to prepare a Blue Economy Feasibility Study for the future development of Noyo’s Ocean Science Center 

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West Center Impact Report
2020-21

We are proud to share this impact report that highlights our services and a few of the resilient entrepreneurs we served these past two years. It showcases our signature programs: Centro Latino West, StartUp Mendocino, and Emergency Preparation and provides an update on the ongoing economic development initiatives.

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Want to Start a Business?

If you are interested in starting a business in Mendocino County, we have the answers! Mendocino County and its city municipalities are here to help you with your business endeavors. Complete this short form to connect with one of our Business Liaisons.

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Local business experts helping local businesses thrive.

We aren’t just located in rural Northern California; we are from here. We have local understanding of the community and are personally invested in its success.

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