Big Help for Small Businesses Learn how the CSU partners with Small Business Development Centers to help California entrepreneurs navigate uncertain times. Courtesy of OCIE SBDC The Orange County Inland Empire SBDC team is made up of dedicated staff and experienced business consultants who are committed to assisting entrepreneurs throughout the region. Newswise — 2020 has been one of the most daunting years for California businesses. But as small business owners continue to push forward through economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, several allies across the state are there to help—many anchored at California State University campuses in the form of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC).