the business technology cohort
For businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and those seeking to build a business post-covid, the Small Business Support & Economic Recovery category funding has been awarded to support Entrepreneurship in the City of Stockton.
The SBDC-SJC proposed the Business Technology Cohort project to support the business community by providing services and resources at no cost to the small business community, and connect businesses to federal, state, and local assistance services and experts to help businesses grow and maintain competitiveness and expand their market.
Les Fong
Les Fong has been in the marketing and advertising industry for over 40 years as owner of Les Fong and Associates, an advertising, marketing, and public relations firm in Stockton. He has also served at San Joaquin Delta College as an adjunct Advertising and Marketing instructor from 1981 to 2010, and as a business consultant to the Small Business Development Center since 2009. His philanthropic interests are many and varied. He is currently serving on a number of boards and committees including the San Joaquin County Workforce Investment Board as well as the San Joaquin Regional Transit District.
SJ-SBDC
Small Business Development Center of San Joaquin County
San Joaquin SBDC’s mission is to empower now and next-generation entrepreneurs with a prepared, growth mindset through transformative insights, resources and guidance.
SJ-SBDC vision is to help Northern California entrepreneurs and small businesses become the most resilient, focused, and competitive small businesses in the market.
SJ-SBDC values Excellence, Impact, Agility, Innovation, Collaboration, and Respect & Integity.