Centers for International Trade Development

Welcome to the San Diego/Imperial CITD

Events & Seminars

Produce Inbound Trade ...
07/05/2009
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Mexico Produce Buying ...
07/06/2009
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Mexico Produce Buying ...
07/07/2009
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Mexico Produce Buying ...
07/08/2009
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More CITD Events...

The Southwestern College Small Business Development Center
and the Center for International Trade Development (SBDC & CITD)

The SBDC & CITD provides one-on-one business counseling
and training to San Diego entrepreneurs and businesses.

Access small business services by clicking on one of the following links:
- One-on-one counseling - Seminars and training
- Business resource center - Subscribe to our email newsletter
- Import/export assistance - SBDITC overview
- E-counseling tool - Online training

Surviving an Economic Downturn: The SBDC and the South County Economic Development Council have assembled a list of key warning signs and what you can do about them. The list is available on our website with an appendix of helpful business resources and links.

Information about financing and technical assistance with certain loan programs can be viewed on this site. Our next Small Business Loan Day event will take place on:
April 30, 2009 with guest Vibra Bank.

cebit icon The CeBIT 2009 Tradeshow was a collaboration between the SWC CITD, the State of CA, CommNexus San Diego, and other CITDs. It is the world's largest tradeshow for information and communication technology (ICT). More information can be viewed at the CeBIT website. Governor Schwarzenegger attended and his remarks are on his website.

Training events are a good way for businesses to receive information. Upcoming workshops and seminars can be viewed on our calendar page and in most cases, you can register online.

The SBDC Blog is an opportunity for you to join the online small business community for San Diego. Read our latest posting and share your thoughts on our blog today.

Información en Español está disponible en nuestro sitio. Ud. puede leer sobre nuestros servicios y otros recursos para el desarollo de pequeñas empresas.

Client Stars are SBDC & CITD clients who have used our services to help their businesses succeed. Read more about how these businesses used the SBDC & CITD's seminars and counseling to their advantage.

CalTrans certification assistance is available at the SBDC. Visit the Build California website to learn how to schedule an appointment.

The SBDC & CITD is located at the Southwestern College Higher Education Center in National City. A complete list of our contact information is also available.

Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges, and Southwestern College. The SBDC & CITD is one of 30 Small Business Development Centers and one of 14 Centers for International Trade Development strategically located throughout the state of California.