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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Thompson’s Porta Septic Service, Inc.

Septic work may seem like a peculiar startup business, especially if you’ve never done it a day in your life. But for Kari Walsh and Robert Wegner, they were looking for a new challenge and a little research and a lot of hard work turned this established business into a new entrepreneurial venture.

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Client Story: Blake Floyd Gardner

When looking at photographer Blake Floyd Gardner’s work, you are quick to notice the mesmerizing way the photos capture the subject’s personality. You feel as if you know the person.

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Willits Garden Supply

Scott and Tume Stanton had been living in Willits for 15 years when they decided to turn their love of gardening into a business. With 11 years of retail experience, they noticed “a big gap in providing alternatives to standard garden supplies and a need for more customized services in our community. So we jumped in.”

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Client Story: The Color Mill

Jeremy and Aspen Logan are big thinkers in a small town. Having moved to Fort Bragg from Los Angeles to live in an old family home on the north side, they were at a crossroads in 2017. Should they move or stay in Fort Bragg?

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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