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The U.S. Small Business Administration’s, (SBA) national network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) plays an essential role in the economic development of their states and local communities through their direct, face-to-face consulting for small businesses, according to a recent report released by the SBA.
“Small Business Development Centers give new and growing small businesses the resources they need throughout the year to grow and create jobs,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “The soundness of our economy depends on stable small businesses and their success across the country and SBDCs are front and center helping entrepreneurs start, grow and expand their companies. “
A key finding of the report is that SBDCs help local economies by improving the growth opportunities for existing business as well as the odds for startup small businesses. “SBDCs,” the report says, “are solely focused on creating and supporting small businesses which in turn pay taxes, provide employment and diversify the economic base for their states. The businesses that work with the SBDCs are the job creators and enterprises that have the potential for survival and growth.”
“This is good news for the Small Business Development Center at COCC,” said Beth Wickham, director at the COCC SBDC. “Just like an entrepreneur needs to focus on being the CEO to ensure future growth for their business, we all need to focus on small businesses to ensure economic growth in our community.” Last year the COCC SBDC worked with 475 clients helping them grow their business, start new businesses and create and retain jobs.
“Business owners who have used our services have received loans, opened up new markets, become more financially stable and increased their sales. They have learned how to run a successful business through our Small Business Management program, started a business through your Launch Your Business Program and strengthened their business through our free advising services,” added Wickham.
The SBDC at COCC delivers unique offerings tailored to the needs of our small business community. Services fit the needs of those just starting a business through those with 60 employees looking to improve and grow their business. These services include:
- Confidential, no cost one-on-one business advising
- Low cost workshops and programs on creating, boosting and managing a business
- Small Business Management program to assist business owners move to the next level
- Grow
- Market research for targeting markets
- Resources for access to capital
- Website effectiveness, review, and recommendations
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