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About Widener University SBDC

About Widener University SBDC

Widener University Small Business Development Center assists businesses in their goal to start, grow and prosper. Our center provides one-on-one consulting services and delivers educational training programs to new and existing businesses in southeastern Pennsylvania.

In early 2019, the Widener SBDC was designated as a Next-Gen Lab for Design Thinking and Analytics by SAP and became the first of 1,100 SBDCs in the country to achieve this designation. In 2019 and 2020, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the Widener SBDC with the Center Performance Award to recognize exceptional performance in each year. Along with this award, we also received the 2019 and 2020 Partner and Service Awards to recognize our operational abilities.

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the Widener SBDC is to grow the economy of Delaware and Montgomery Counties by providing entrepreneurs with the education, information, and tools necessary to build a successful businesses.


Widener University SBDC Team

Headshot of Lenin Agudo, Director of Widener University Small Business Development Center

Lenin Agudo


Director

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Headshot of Ray Bosler, Government Procurement Specialist for Widener University Small Business Development Center

Ray Bosler

Government Procurement Specialist

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Headshot of Tim Daniel, Coach and Instructor for Widener University Small Business Development Center

Tim Daniel

Coach & Instructor

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Headshot of Jeremy Hancher, Program Manager of Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP) at Widener University Small Business Development Center

Jeremy Hancher

Program Manager, Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP)

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Headshot of Monica Herrera-Zuniga, Grant Analyst for Widener University Small Business Development Center

Monica Herrera-Zuñiga

Grant & Budget Analyst

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Headshot of Zachary Piotti, Digital Marketing Consultant & Operational Assistance for Widener University Small Business Development Center

Zachary Piotti

Digital Marketing Consultant & Operational Assistance

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Liliana Quintero

Liliana Quintero

Bilingual Instructional Design Specialist

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Headshot of Kevin Tacchino, Assistant Director of Widener University Small Business Development Center

Kevin Tacchino

Assistant Director

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Headshot of James Turner, Business Consultant for Widener University Small Business Development Center

Jim Turner

Business Consultant

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Headshot of Carrie Winterstein, Environmental Management Consultant at Widener University Small Business Development Center

Carrie Winterstein

Environmental Management Consultant

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WIDENER UNIVERSITY SBDC
Leslie C. Quick Center
1304 Walnut Street
Chester, PA 19013
610-499-4109
wdsbdc@widener.edu

By Appointment Only
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Widener University SBDC Outreach Location (By Appointment Only)


PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
Community First Fund
1301 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Helping businesses start, grow, and prosper.

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Service Center host institutions, and by other sources of state and federal funding. Full disclosures available at pasbdc.org/funding-sources/. All services are extended on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the US. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 610-499-4109. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested, at least two weeks in advance. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government. By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

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