The SBDC network is
recognized as one of the finest business outreach programs of its kind in the
nation. The SBA provides 50 percent or less of the operating funds for each
state SBDC. General business education, such a management development,
technical information and marketing assistance form the bulk of SBDC services.
These business education services are offered via one-on-one counseling as well
as regularly scheduled training seminars.
The mission of the
SBDC network is made up of the following elements: To support entrepreneurship
and business expansion through educational opportunities that cover human
resources, management, technology, capital formation and infrastructure needs
of the business community.
·
To
address regional economic development needs for information by providing
applied economic development research to communities and regions.
·
To
assist in the expansion of international trade primarily by educating new
exporters who need assistance in all elements of exporting.
·
To
deliver in-house managerial and employee training targeted especially to
businesses which have difficulty obtaining affordable training.
·
To
facilitate the creation of economic development leadership groups that focus on
the creation, retention and expansion of business.
·
To
provide special attention to the needs of minority entrepreneurs by identifying
procurement opportunities, locating sources of capital and supporting outreach
efforts of historically black colleges and universities.
·
To
assist existing businesses in taking advantage of state and local incentives
for job creation, employee training and other expansion efforts.
Contact your local
SBA office for information on your local Small Business Development Center
(SBDC).
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