The program is a cooperative effort of the private sector, the educational community and federal, state and localgovernments. It enhances economic development by providing small businesses with management and technical assistance. The SBDCs also make special efforts to reach minority members of socially and economically disadvantaged groups, veterans, women and people with disabilities. Assistance is provided to both current or potential small business owners. You can locate your closest SBDC through the state links on the SBA website.
Every state has at least one SBDC, and most states have several offices in several cities.
This site also links to resources related to creating business plans. The project is designed to provide culturally-tailored business development assistance to prospective and current small business owners. TBICs, a partnership arrangement between a tribe or tribal college and the SBA, offer access to a wide variety of resources and practical guidance at accessible reservation locations. Working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and expertise as volunteer business counselors and provide confidential counseling and mentoring free of charge. This Resource Directory contains a comprehensive database of business resources.