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CBIC (Creative Business Innovation Club) is a student-led organization from Santa Monica College (SMC). We bring together creators, builders, and future entrepreneurs to explore how creativity, business, and innovation connect in the real world. Through workshops, speaker events, collaborations, and hands-on projects, we help students turn ideas into portfolios, startups, and opportunities—together.
Built at SMC. Made for doers.
CBIC is where SMC students meet to learn, build, and collaborate—whether you’re into design, marketing, product, music, tech, or entrepreneurship. No matter your major, if you like creating and making things happen, you belong here.
We focus on practical growth: project-based learning, real feedback, real connections. Come for the community, stay for the momentum—new friends, new skills, and a clearer path from campus ideas to real-world impact.
Our Programs
We help SMC students explore creativity, business, and innovation through hands-on learning, collaboration, and community.
Workshops & Skill Building
Short sessions on branding, marketing, design, product thinking, pitching, and tools you can use immediately.
Projects & Collaboration
Join team projects to build portfolios—events, campaigns, content, prototypes, and real-world experiments.
Networking & Resources
Connect with students, alumni, and local professionals. Get guidance, opportunities, and SMC resource support.