Our results are the people we serve

3,131

Clients Served

540

Businesses Launched

$37

Million Invested

4,007

Jobs Created/Retained

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Aliens Among Us!

“Life is performance. Each step we take we want to strive for balance in both the mental and physical aspects of our lives.”

Coach Cam is thrilled to bring Alien Major Performance, his wellness and nutrition services, to organizations and employers in Mendocino County. Cam believes that wellness programs are beneficial for both employers and employees.

“I have support from West Center even though StartUp is over. I have access to these great business resources all because I went through StartUp Mendo”

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Aliens Among Us!

Cam believes that wellness programs are beneficial for both employers and employees. They raise spirits, improve endurance in the work day, and trickle down to improve business and family relations.

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Meet Mamas Medicinals

Skincare

Emily’s childhood was spent off the grid on a ranch. Her mom was passionate about the wild plants that grew on the property and took Emily along when she collected them in order to make drinks and potions for her family. Her mom’s passion ignited a spark in Emily and she decided to attend an herbal school.

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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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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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