YOUR DREAM
OUR MISSION
Access everything you need to succeed in business —trainings, personalized business consulting, and a supportive community— for the communities of San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Kern Counties.
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Sign up today to get tools, mentorship, and support tailored to entrepreneurs and small business owners in our communities.
Join Us at the MCSC Marketplace
Join us on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 12–4 PM at THE HUB in San Luis Obispo for an afternoon celebrating local entrepreneurs. Admission is free for attendees, and vendor booths are available for $25.
Driving local economic growth, the MCSC Women’s Business Center empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners, with a focus on women, veterans, and those in rural areas, by providing training, mentorship, and support for lasting success.
Explore Our Services
Hands-on learning. Personalized support. Real results.
From expert consulting and hands-on workshops to in-depth entrepreneurial training, our services equip aspiring and established business owners with the knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to start, grow, and succeed.
All our mentoring services are led by experienced trainers, with options available in both English and Spanish to ensure every entrepreneur feels supported.
LOCAL SUPPORT, REAL IMPACT
An official SBA Women’s Business Center since 2006, MCSC proudly supports entrepreneurs across San Luis Obispo, Kern, and Monterey Counties to expand opportunities and strengthen Central California’s economic landscape.
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Making a Difference,
One Business at a Time
The MCSC Women’s Business Center delivers measurable impact, helping hundreds of small businesses boost their revenue, sharpen their strategy, and scale sustainably. Each year, we serve diverse entrepreneurs with expert support that drives real results.
In 2024, the MCSC Women’s Business Center supported over 2,000 diverse entrepreneurs through workshops, consulting, and training—resulting in 76 new businesses, 218 new jobs, and the retention of nearly 5,000 jobs. Clients accessed nearly $4 million in capital and increased sales by more than $2.5 million, with 80% of participants identifying as women and 75% from low-wealth communities.
6,802
Clients Served
320
New Businesses
2,080
Businesses Sustained
11,023
Jobs Created
$10M
Increase in Sales
$18M
Funding Received
Our Client Stories
Get inspired by the real journeys of entrepreneurs who turned their ideas into thriving businesses with support from MCSC Women’s Business Center.
Renee Periat
Androgynous Fox Clothing Co.
San Luis Obispo County Women's Business Center
The time Renee spent with her MCSC counselor was so valuable that she says she only wishes she had started sooner.
Clare Kennedy
Clare Kindness
San Luis Obispo County Women's Business Center
Clare's business emerged from monthly kindness blogs and resources and has morphed into a podcast that is locally focused on philanthropists and nonprofit organizations that are shaping the community through their kind deeds.
Rene Gonzales
Kumiko
San Luis Obispo County Women's Business Center
Rene and team continue to grow their clientele and enhance their reputation on the central coast.
A.C. Williams
Access To Motion Dance Company
San Luis Obispo County Women's Business Center
A.C.'s advice to fellow mompreneurs is this, “I would absolutely recommend the Women’s Business Center for the budding entrepreneur that is ready to take the leap. It will be your greatest asset…"
Gabriela Murguia
MercaMex Distributor, Inc
Kern County Women's Business Center
“Thank you Jesse and Clarita and MCSC for helping me learn what I needed to be successful.”
