SBA + SBDC Advantage
No-Cost Advising That Moves Central Valley Businesses Faster
Valley Community SBDC delivers SBA-powered guidance across Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare. Get fully funded, no-cost one-to-one advising, funding and capital support, and hands-on trainings without adding overhead to your budget.
What SBA-Backed SBDC Advising Covers
Work directly with expert advisors at no cost, focused on the fundamentals that move a small business forward.
- No-Cost, SBA-Funded Guidance
- Engage with advisors without fees so you can invest dollars into growth, not consulting.
- Business Planning and Positioning
- Build a clear plan, pricing, and go-to-market backed by advisors who know local buyers and lenders.
- Marketing, Sales, and E-commerce
- Improve messaging, digital presence, and conversion paths so each campaign and website visit counts.
- Government Contracting Readiness
- Prepare registrations, compliance, and bids to win public sector opportunities.
- Operations and Staffing
- Tune processes, hiring, and systems to handle growth without losing quality or cash control.
Funding and Capital Assistance
Specialized finance advisors guide you through packaging and securing the right capital at the right time.
- Loan Packaging and Lender Connections
- Shape financials, forecasts, and narratives that align with local bank requirements.
- Grants, SBA Programs, and Alternatives
- Get alerts on grants, SBA-backed options, and non-traditional funding like crowdfunding.
- Investor Readiness
- Refine pitch, milestones, and use-of-funds so capital drives measurable traction.
- Capital Confidence Checks
- Validate assumptions before you take on debt or equity, reducing risk to cash flow.
Training You Can Attend Live or On-Demand
Stay ahead with workshops, events, and a library of recorded webinars covering the topics owners ask for most.
- Live Workshops and Events
- Join sessions on social media marketing, exporting, and government contracting to gain applied skills.
- On-Demand Webinars
- Access recorded trainings anytime when operations keep you busy during the day.
- Practical Templates and Checklists
- Use ready-to-apply tools for marketing, cash flow, and compliance tasks.
Proven Regional Impact
Valley Community SBDC results show what SBA-backed support delivers in the Central Valley.
- $139.2M Capital Infusion
- Capital unlocked for local businesses since 2019.
- 6,000+ Clients Served
- Thousands of founders and owners receive support across Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare.
- 471 New Businesses Started
- Startups launched with guidance that reduces early risk.
- 20k+ Hours of Advising
- One-to-one consulting hours invested with Central Valley businesses.
Start with Zach Cardoza
Request Zach Cardoza as your advisor and connect with the Valley Community SBDC team.