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The Economic Vitality Corporation provides economic development services and business resources throughout San Luis Obispo County. The EVC stimulates the local economy by helping to generate jobs, increase investment in the community and promote the start-up, growth and attraction of businesses.

Success Story

“The EVC is remarkable! They literally turned our ideas into reality by guiding us down the track for a small business loan. And then they backed the loan. With the EVC’s support, we are pursuing our mission of building an organic healing products company that measures success through social, environmental and economic vitality. Thank you EVC. ”

Caroline Duell
Elemental Herbs

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2nd Annual Venture Capital Event
The EVC held its second venture capital event in partnership with Golden Capital Venture Communities, a state-wide resource that connects entrepreneurs with venture capitalists and angel investors.  
The event brought together entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists for networking and education. Eight emerging companies pitched their business to two panels of venture capitalists with audience participation. For more on this event, click here 

   

          

Emergency Preparedness Event
"Ready, Respond, Recover: A Business Disaster Preparedness Workshop"  held on Wednesday, February 20th in San Luis Obispo generated an incredible turnout and provided many local businesses with valuable information on emergency planning and management. 
Update: Marty Keller of the Governor’s Small Business Advocate Office included a piece on this event featured on the SBA's State Blog
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Business Resources     view all

  • Business Loan Programs
  • County Economic Snapshot
  • Venture Capital/Angel Investor
  • Workshops & Seminars
  • Site Location Service
  • Job Network
  • NEW - LinkedIn. Join the EVC on LinkedIn and network with more than 19 million professionals. More

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Upcoming Workshop
                  2008 International Trade Course
                  Starts: June 9th
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 Wine Industry Economic Impact Study

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The EVC has partnered with TerraPass to support clean energy and reduced carbon emission projects. To learn more about these projects, please click here

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