California Community Colleges Economic & Workforce Development

Business & Entrepreneurship Center Program

Small Business Assistance, Youth Entrepreneurship

The Business & Entrepreneurship Center (BEC) Program is a network of Community College professionals working in strategic partnerships with businesses, industry and community organizations to identify and meet California's economic development needs in the areas of business improvements and entrepreneurship training. Specific attention is given to providing small business assistance and encouraging youth entrepreneurship.

The BEC works with private, public and non-profit resources to build strong, sustainable and successful businesses. The end result is wealth creation, job creation and retention and better economic health in California. By partnering with local, well-respected business growth organizations and community colleges, the BEC and the entrepreneurs they serve can tap into an abundance of resources and know-how already in place, thereby enhancing the long-term growth and viability of these companies.

Strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit in California by encouraging young people to engage in entrepreneurship as a legitimate lifetime career path.

Assist with regional and statewide efforts to increase the success of business through partnerships and collaborations with industry, education and government.

Expand entrepreneurship curriculum across community college campuses.

The BEC supports local economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, community-based business outreach centers and other community-based organizations whose primary mission is to assist small businesses. Centers are strategically placed throughout California to serve you.

Contact

Michael Roessler
Statewide Director, Business & Entrepreneurship Center Program
Phone: (916) 361-2964
Fax: (916) 361-3381
Email: mroessler@cccewd.net
Web: http://buildcalifornia.org/

Carol Jong, Ph.D., R.D.
Project Monitor, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Workforce & Economic Development Division, Industry Partnership Practices
Phone: (916) 327-5496
Fax: (916) 445-6268
Email: cjong@cccco.edu
Web: http://www.cccco.edu

Business and Entrepreneurship Centers

Business & Entrepreneurship Center
at Shasta College
2990 Innsbruck Drive
Redding, CA 96003
Phone: (530) 242-7635
Email: dgurney@shastacollege.edu

Business & Entrepreneurship Center
at Cuesta College
P.O. Box 8106
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106
Israel Dominguez, Director
Phone: (805) 546-3188
Email: Israel_dominguez@cuesta.edu

Business & Entrepreneurship Center
at Kern CCD
2100 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 336-5012
Email: terri.hicks@kccd.edu

Business & Entrepreneurship Center
at Napa Valley College
1556 First Street, Suite 103
Napa, CA 94559
Charlie Monahan, Director
Phone: (707) 253-3212
Email: CMonahan@napavalley.edu

  

Business & Entrepreneurship Center
at Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: (831) 479-6330
Email: alkramer@cabrillo.edu

Business & Entrepreneurship Center
at Rancho Santiago CCD
2323 North Broadway, Suite 201
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Phone: (714) 564-5533
Email: sandoval_maricela@rsccd.edu

Business & Entrepreneurship Center
at MiraCosta College
1823 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: (760) 795-8742
Email: jmolina@miracosta.edu


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