MCSC News

MCSC News

Congratulations Graduates of Start Run Grow Spring 2016!!

On May 31, MCSC graduated another class of smart, energetic entrepreneurs who successfully completed our 12-week self-employment training class. These dedicated students worked tirelessly to learn the process of starting their own businesses, including marketing, finances, legal structures, licensing, and writing a business plan.

The graduation ceremony featured keynote speaker Bettina Swigger, Executive Director at Festival Mozaic, San Luis Obispo, CA, as well as presentations from some of the students who introduced us to their future businesses.

MCSC would like to send out a special "Thank You" to America's Job Centers of CA, Cuesta College, PG&E, and Wells Fargo Bank for their support. We would also like to thank Start, Run & Grow Instructor, Rick Sample for his dedication to the class, and Clint Weirick for the Certificates of Recognition from Fiona Ma of California BOE. Without the support and commitment from these organizations and individuals, this class would not be possible.

Start, Run & Grow Your Business is our most popular class, held every spring and fall. The next class is scheduled to begin in September. Times and locations may vary, so call MCSC at 805-595-1357 for more information.

Congratulations Graduates of Empezando Spring 2016

Congratulations to our newest San Luis Obispo County "Empezando" graduates!

On May 24, eleven dedicated students completed Mission Community Services Corporation's ten-week "Empezando" business start-up class.

Special guest speakers included Peter Carbajal of Paso Robles Furniture/ Home Elegance Fine Furniture as well as Wells Fargo representative and past Empezando instructor Carla Blandon. Thank you to our sponsors PG&E, Cuesta College Doing What Matters program, U.S. Small Business Administration and Wells Fargo Bank for making this possible.

The Board of Directors and staff at MCSC are very proud of these students for the months of hard work and commitment to achieving their goals. Please join us in wishing them all the very best as they begin their business ventures!

 

Fall Registration NOW OPEN!

  • Our popular "Start, Run, Grow Your Business" & our Spanish "Empezando: Como Iniciar Un Negocio" are now open for Fall Registration! Click on the flyers for more information and follow these links to register for your spot!

Start, Run, Grow Your Business begins Tuesday, September 20th, 2016- Click HERE to register!

Empezando Begins Wednesday, September 21st, 2016- Click HERE to register!

Put Your Business on the Map with Google & Yelp Event

Last week MCSC and a bunch of our resource partners came together to offer a hands on training event for Google and Yelp! The event was a great success. Thanks to everyone who came out and of course to our resource partners: Cuesta College's 'Doing What Matters' program, SBDC, Score, and the City of Arroyo Grande. 

 

VAFB Small Business Outreach Event Was A Success!!

Last week the MCSC Crew headed down to Santa Maria to attend the Vandenberg Air Force Base Small Business Outreach Event. The purpose of this event was to help inform small business owners how selling to the federal or state government can benefit their business. If you want to learn more about selling to the federal government and if it would be a good fit for you and your business, give us a call at MCSC (805)595-1357. We have consultants that are able to meet with you one-on-one and free of charge. 

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