The UC Merced Small Business Development Center promotes the development, growth and success of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout Merced County and Mariposa Counties, thereby enhancing individual, family, community and regional prosperity. Whether you want to launch, grow, transition or innovate your business, we can provide expert consulting, training, market research, access to capital and other tools at low to no cost assistance. The UC Merced SBDC is a part of the Central CA SBDC Network which since 2003 has assisted thousands of companies, from start-ups to established firms; helped to create and retain over 10,000 jobs; and created more than $435 million in loans and equity.