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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Client Story: Peace and Plenty Farm

Melinda Price and Simon Avery wanted to be farmers, but at first, weren’t sure what to grow. Now they are cultivating organically grown saffron, one of the very few places in the U.S. that produces this valuable commodity.

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Trillium Café and Inn

Sandra McElroy started her food service career as a cappuccino maker at the Moose Cafe in high school – and has never looked back.

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Client Story: Alena Guest and Mori Natura

Mendocino County is filled with visual artists, ceramicists, weavers, writers and practitioners of all manner of the creative arts. But what do you do when it comes to the business side of creating art?

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Client Story: Slam Dunk Pizza

Matt and Stephanie Dunken had many years of experience working in the pizza business, but when it came to pairing their love for pizza with sports and opening their own business, they turned to West Business Development Center to make sure they were doing it right.

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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