LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Economic Development Corp. in collaboration with the West Business Development Center, will staff the Lake County satellite office of the Mendo-Lake Small Business Development Center.
“We are excited to partner with West Business Development Center and join the NorCal SBDC network. These partnerships will bring resources closer to Lake County businesses and strengthen the regional economy,“ states Stephanie Ashworth, Lake EDC Board president.
Lake EDC now offers additional client services to Lake County businesses in the form of one-on-one business technical assistance, business start-up assistance and access to capital.
Lake EDC is working on establishing physical offices in Lakeport and Clearlake. Until then, virtual appointments are available anytime, and in person meetings can still be arranged in both Cities.
“We know local businesses have been struggling, not just from the COVID pandemic, the wildfires prior to the pandemic crippled many businesses. We wanted to invest in a program with as many local experts as possible,” said Nicole Flora, Lake EDC’s new executive director. “This is a chance for businesses to get free assistance from experienced business advisors. We have local mentors to help with business basics as well as industry specific issues. We stand ready to help tackle the challenges your business is facing today.”
To learn more about Lake EDC and the Mendo-Lake SBDC program, sign up to attend the Lake County Business Funding Workshop, on March 23 at noon. The webinar will cover the specific types of business assistance available and a panel of local resources for business loans.
Guests can attend in person at the Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers, or via webinar. Sign up here.
Lake County businesses looking for assistance from the Mendo-Lake SBDC can contact them at www.mendosbdc.org/join/ or call 707-263-6217.
Lake EDC’s new programs ready to help businesses needing support
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