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Businesses Launched

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Million Invested

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Jobs Created/Retained

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How to Grow Radically Sustainable Mushrooms

“We all know we’re headed to the proverbial cliff with climate change but there’s lots we can do.”

One of West Center’s success stories is The Forest People, a mushroom cultivation business located in Anderson Valley. Owned by Lama Nasser-Gammett and her husband Matthew, they work together to grow oyster mushrooms that are both delicious and healthy.

“I recommend West Center to every business owner I meet.”

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CLIENT STORIES

Stories behind the numbers

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

Peace and Plenty in the Time of Pandemic

There may be a global pandemic. . . the economy may be in free fall. . . and wildfire season is upon us, but down on the farm, life goes…

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Clients Up Close: Canova Records

The SBDC is an invaluable resource. I wish I’d known about them when I was opening the business as I think it would have been a lot easier with their help. They are professionals and know what they’re doing.

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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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Clients Up Close: Volare Aerial Imaging

The coolest project has been inspecting transmission towers for wildfire risk and that’s because we go to many remote areas, sometimes on top of mountains and in really out-of-the-way places.

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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!”

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