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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Local Small Business Goes Global: The Rise of Solectrac

Who says dreams don’t come true? Read on to hear what Steve Heckeroth, founder and CEO of Solectrac has to say about his journey from dream to reality.

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Clients Up Close: Volare Aerial Imaging

The coolest project has been inspecting transmission towers for wildfire risk and that’s because we go to many remote areas, sometimes on top of mountains and in really out-of-the-way places.

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Clients Up Close: Fernando & Ashleigh Plazola, Cultivo & Hangar 39

We got to the stage where Cultivo was doing well and we were given an opportunity to start working on Hangar 39 so why not!

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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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“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