MCSC Women's Business Center

MCSC Women's Business Center Mission Community Services Corporation Women’s Business Center is a grant-funded nonprofit dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners.

We offer educational workshops that are open to the public and consulting expertise to locals. Although MCSC SLO Women's Business Center primarily focuses on women entrepreneurs we inclusively serve small business owners of all stages.

Still using spreadsheets, sticky notes, and your memory to manage your business finances? It might be time to get acquai...
06/24/2026

Still using spreadsheets, sticky notes, and your memory to manage your business finances? It might be time to get acquainted with QuickBooks.
Join QuickBooks for Small Businesses and learn how to choose the right QuickBooks software, set up your company correctly, and confidently manage customers, vendors, and transactions.

📅 Tuesday, June 30
⏰ 11:00am–12:00pm
💻 Online via Zoom
Register today: https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3152

Patti Fox, our Program Director, attended the June San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer hosted by Lumina...
06/23/2026

Patti Fox, our Program Director, attended the June San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer hosted by Lumina Alliance. The event provided an opportunity to connect with local business and community leaders and learn more about the work being done throughout the region.

MCSC Women's Business Center was one of several featured community partners, along with the Alzheimer's Association Central Coast, Access Central Coast, and San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund. Thank you to Lumina Alliance for hosting the event and for highlighting organizations that provide valuable services and resources in our community.
📷Damian Camacho, Loan Portfolio Officer, San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund
Patti Fox, Program Director, MCSC Women's Business Center
Jeff Eckles, CEO, San luis obispo county San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund

✅AI is changing the way small businesses work. The question is... are you ready to use it? AI doesn’t have to feel overw...
06/22/2026

✅AI is changing the way small businesses work. The question is... are you ready to use it? AI doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or complicated. In this 90-minute online workshop, you’ll learn practical ways to put AI to work in your business, even if you’re just getting started.

Best of all? You won’t just leave with ideas. You’ll leave with a step-by-step AI implementation ✅ checklist so you have a plan to start moving forward.

📅 Wednesday, July 1, 10:30am-noon
💻 Online Workshop
Register today:
https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3173

If you want to do business with Caltrans, you don't want to miss this week's online workshop. Caltrans experts will cove...
06/21/2026

If you want to do business with Caltrans, you don't want to miss this week's online workshop. Caltrans experts will cover:
-How to differentiate between goods & services
-Learn where to search for previous Caltrans purchases
-Get a basic overview of procurement methods
-Understand how this information can help your business
Register for free here: https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3057
Get info directly from Caltrans on Wednesday at noon.

¿Estás listo para empezar tu negocio, pero no sabes cómo? MCSC Women’s Business Center te guíará.Nuestros próximos talle...
06/17/2026

¿Estás listo para empezar tu negocio, pero no sabes cómo? MCSC Women’s Business Center te guíará.

Nuestros próximos talleres te enseñarán cómo empezar un negocio exitoso desde el principio.

Inscríbete en línea: mcscorp.org/workshops (🔗 en nuestra bio) o llame al (805) 234-9083.

En febrero de 2026, Crescencio, “Chencho”, Villar abrió La Pizca para ofrecer comida latina moderna en la ciudad de Arro...
06/17/2026

En febrero de 2026, Crescencio, “Chencho”, Villar abrió La Pizca para ofrecer comida latina moderna en la ciudad de Arroyo Grande. Estamos muy agradecidos de poder ser parte de su historia.

Client Spotlight: Chef Cresencio “Chencho” Villar has spent years building a reputation for exceptional food and hospita...
06/16/2026

Client Spotlight: Chef Cresencio “Chencho” Villar has spent years building a reputation for exceptional food and hospitality on the Central Coast. After helping grow Corazon Cafe in Downtown San Luis Obispo, he took the next step in his entrepreneurial journey by opening La Pizca in Arroyo Grande in February 2026.

La Pizca showcases modern Latin cuisine with an elevated, creative approach while celebrating the flavors and culture that inspire Cresencio’s cooking. Throughout the process, MCSC Women’s Business Center provided ongoing support, including guidance from a bilingual business consultant who assisted with everything from lease review and pricing strategies to marketing and business planning.

Today, Cresencio continues to turn his vision into reality, growing his restaurant presence one location at a time and bringing new dining experiences to San Luis Obispo County.
📍La Pizca, 1412 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande

We're here to support you. How amazing it would be if your business won a $10K grant? Let us show you how to apply! Join...
06/14/2026

We're here to support you. How amazing it would be if your business won a $10K grant? Let us show you how to apply! Join us for a walk-through workshop on ➡June 23 online and we'll share how to access and apply for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 national grant!
Register here for the June 23 workshop:
https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3162

WE SUGGEST YOU HAVE A SECOND DEVICE AVAILABLE (laptop, tablet, etc.) so that you can sign up and complete some of the requirements to qualify along with other attendees during the presentation.
Who can apply?
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply. Owners of multiple businesses may apply for one business only.
Apply once in 2026 and you'll remain eligible for $10,000 grants awarded throughout the year!

Address

71 Zaca Lane, Ste 130
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18055951357

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