Our results are the people we serve

3,131

Clients Served

540

Businesses Launched

$37

Million Invested

4,007

Jobs Created/Retained

CLIENT VIDEO

Chickfly: Pants with a fly for women!

As a hydrologist, ecologist, and general contractor, Anna Birkás often found herself outdoors on crews with men and mixed company. She recognized the need for a discreet solution for women on the go.

“A big part of my success is being able to get expert advice when it’s needed.”

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CLIENT STORIES

Stories behind the numbers

It’s real people that fuel our economy. Here are some of their stories.

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Happy Paddling with Billy Arana

Billy is the owner of North Pacific Adventure, which is an adventure tour operator that offers sea cave kayaking, kayak fishing, whale watching, and surfing tours for locals and tourists alike. As Billy says, “We have a passion for taking people out on the ocean to explore our beautiful coastline.”

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The Search for The Bewildered Pig

Janelle Weaver and her life and business partner, Daniel Townsend, spent six years travelling in their 1978 VW Westfalia camper searching for the right place to open their restaurant, The Bewildered Pig.

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Rising Up in Downtown Ukiah: Schat’s Bakeries & Cafés

“If you make a bread customer, you have a customer for life.” Since 1991, Schat’s Bakery has been a fixture in downtown Ukiah. It’s the place where lawyers pick up…

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Local Small Business Goes Global: The Rise of Solectrac

Who says dreams don’t come true? Read on to hear what Steve Heckeroth, founder and CEO of Solectrac has to say about his journey from dream to reality.

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“Steve is our rock! He helped us keep things going. He is always encouraging and supportive and he even helped us acquire a new business and got us through the rocky start. We love West Center and Steve is the best!”

Chadwick Armory