UC Merced Small Business Development Center - Merced, California

Gregory N.

Great Service for small business's to become successful whether it be growing your business, hiring employees, organization, discovering resources, etc.

Destiney was very helpful, engaged, and personable that I felt comfortable from the very beginning.

I look forward working with the UC Merced SBDC,
Gregory Nespor

Jennifer B.

The SBDC has been a tremendous help to my sisters and me in our journey to start our small business. We are especially grateful to our amazing representative, Claudia. Her guidance and the wealth of information she provided have been indispensable. We couldn't have made it this far without her support. Thanks to this exceptional service, we’re on the verge of launching our own business.

Irene T.

Rhonda Lowe was our SBDC Rep and she had a wealth of knowledge. As a new business owner she advised us on things that we didn’t think of. When we had questions, she had answers! If she didn't have the answer she would research it and come back with details. She has a lot of connections. Our business was featured on ABC30 News thanks to her connections/leads. We opened up with little to no glitches as we were well informed of many business opening details by Rhonda. Even after we opened she checked in with us and was happy to give more advice on how to continue to be successful. There were so many benefits of being a part of SBDC with Rhonda. We fully recommend their services! Thank you SBDC!

Janet W.

This SBDC, particularly the Clovis branch, would love to get you in so they can add to their numbers to justify their funding that they receive. However, once you are in, heaven help you if you have actual questions and issues that you need help with. I filled out all the intake forms and waited WEEKS to hear back from someone. Then I was assigned to a mentor with absolutely NO relevant experience pertaining to the issues for which I had sought assistance. That was a valuable hour of my time that was spent telling all of the things I already knew and indicated that I DIDN'T need. I have since tried to contact the offices to be reassigned. Again, heaven help you if you are seeking actual help for your business. All of my emails, survey responses, calls and messages have been ignored for the past 3 to 4 months. They leave me on hold so long that my phone hangs up! DON'T look here for any help. None is coming. Good luck elsewhere.

Rita S.

We at the Upcycled Wood Chicks are just beginning our journey with UC Merced Small Business Development Center and are so very excited. Our first conversation with Destiney Iglesias, during our intake session was to say the least amazing. Destiney is professional, engaged, friendly and a wealth of knowledge and information. She promptly assigned our consultant, Rhonda Lowe who within moments reached out to us with a welcome, what to expect in working with her, materials to read and next steps!
We so look forward to a long, successful, partnership with Rhonda and UC Merced Small Business Development Center !

Chill Z.

The UC SGDC has been top tier service for growing my business. I've already learned so much in just a few months and look forward to learning much more. The different opportunities to grow my business is always thorough and to be able to learn on my own pace works well with my dynamic schedule. 5 stars for sure.

Ryan H.

The SBDC consulting service saved us money, time, and gave us the confidence to make the leap into entrepreneurship.

We always walked away incredibly impressed with what we had learned, and energized by that knowledge!

Jennifer B.

SBDC has helped me move forward as a new business owner with so much more confidence. Their webinars are top notch and my business coach they provided has made all the difference. I don’t have to feel overwhelmed by all the things I don’t know yet. I have a whole team of people eager to share really valuable knowledge and advice. Thank you SBDC!