Our results are the people we serve

3,131

Clients Served

540

Businesses Launched

$37

Million Invested

4,007

Jobs Created/Retained

CLIENT VIDEO

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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CLIENT STORIES

Stories behind the numbers

It’s real people that fuel our economy. Here are some of their stories.

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Clients Up Close: Chickfly, Anna Birkás

I’m Anna Birkás and I started Chickfly. My company makes pants with a fly that works for women. I developed this unique patented design to help women and others go to the bathroom discreetly and with ease. 

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Clients Up Close: Noyo Theatre

Big congratulations to Lois and Jeff Hoover, owners of the Noyo Theatre in Willits. They were one of the successful applicants for a Shuttered Venue Operators grant.

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Clients Up Close: Ukiah Valley Athletic Club

On the south end of Ukiah sits the Ukiah Valley Athletic Club, a fixture in the community for many years. We stopped by to chat with the owners about what it was like operating a fitness facility during the pandemic…

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Clients Up Close: Joel Soinila, Veikko Properties LLC

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“Steve is our rock! He helped us keep things going. He is always encouraging and supportive and he even helped us acquire a new business and got us through the rocky start. We love West Center and Steve is the best!”

Chadwick Armory