WHAT IS THE PENNSYLVANIA SBDC?
The Pennsylvania SBDC provides consulting services and business training to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business. SBDC consultants work with entrepreneurs in confidential, one-on-one sessions to help them with a range of business issues including testing a new business proposition, shaping a business plan, investigating funding opportunities, and much more.
OUR MISSION
Empower aspiring and existing small business owners with the knowledge, resources, consulting, and mentoring they need to start, grow, and prosper.
HOW PENNSYLVANIA SBDC CAN ASSIST YOU
No-Cost, Confidential Consulting Services
Receive one-on-one consulting and cutting-edge market research at no charge. No other program offers the same reach, resources, or opportunities to create an impact on businesses at every stage of development.
No-Cost and Low-Cost Business Training
Expand your expertise through our no-cost and low-cost training events.
In 2022, the Pennsylvania SBDC assisted in over 700 BUSINESS STARTS, served over 13,000 CLIENTS, and supported over 68,000 SMALL BUSINESS JOBS.
Source: PASBDC 2021 Annual Report
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SBA AND THE SBDC
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that provides aid, counsel, and disaster assistance to small businesses. They are able to fulfill their mission, in part, through the creation of Small Business Development Centers. The Pennsylvania SBDC is a joint venture of federal, state, and private sector agencies and organizations including the SBA and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Pennsylvania SBDC Statewide Network
The Pennsylvania SBDC has a statewide network of 15 centers and outreach locations to serve small businesses.