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Whether you're starting your first business, or looking to grow, SBDC can help you navigate every turn at every stage.

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Whether you’ve been dreaming about starting a business for years and this is your first time taking the plunge, or if you are a seasoned serial entrepreneur, we are the best first stop on your path to business ownership.

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We help our clients define their goals and address their greatest challenges.

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We’re making a big impact on small business.

Last year we helped more than 16,342 clients navigate through a pandemic, and access $513,857,233 in capital to start or grow their business, and create a meaningful impact in local communities – the likes of 301 new businesses and 5120 new jobs.

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