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This
training resource is a cooperative effort of the private sector, the
educational community and federal, state and local governments. It
is SBA's largest resource partner and an initiative that enhances
economic development by providing small businesses with management
and technical assistance. There are more than 1,100 SBDC lead and
service centers located around the country.
The SBDC Program is designed to
deliver up-to-date counseling, training and technical assistance in
all aspects of small business management. SBDC services include, but
are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial,
marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical
problems and feasibility studies. Special SBDC programs and economic
development activities include international trade assistance,
technical assistance, procurement assistance, venture capital
formation and rural development. The SBDCs also make special efforts
to reach minority members of socially and economically disadvantaged
groups, veterans, women and the disabled. Assistance is provided to
both current or potential small business owners. They also provide
assistance to small businesses applying for Small Business
Innovation and Research (SBIR) grants from federal agencies.
Assistance from an SBDC is available
to anyone interested in beginning a small business for the first
time or improving or expanding an existing small business, who
cannot afford the services of a private consultant.
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