The South Carolina State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) develops, evaluates and disseminates programs that foster economic growth and development throughout an assigned area within the State of South Carolina to individuals and the business community with technical assistance and quality management to create a favorable climate for entrepreneurship – qualities that are essential to leading productive lives and prosperous businesses in a democratic society.
The SBDC was established in 1979 and is an administrative unit within the College of Business and Applied Professional Sciences. Under the supervision of the dean, the SBDC implements a part of the University’s service goals and serves as a resource for classroom and application-oriented interactions with faculty and students.
The SBDC’s activities also implement a part of the University’s mission to provide education, conduct research and provide service to the State of South Carolina. The SBDC is dedicated to the success of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Colleton, Hampton and Orangeburg counties.
The SBDC is sponsored and funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC offers numerous services to small businesses, including free expert consulting services, concentrated training and information resources.
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