For 40 years, the America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network has helped aspiring and emerging small business owners achieve the American dream of entrepreneurship. Today, centers around the country are coming together for one special day to celebrate their work, impact, and most importantly their clients – America’s small businesses.
America’s SBDC is marking the fourth annual SBDC Day today, March 18. SBDC Day calls attention to the small business success stories and notable impact SBDCs have fostered in communities nationwide.
With nearly 1,000 locations across the country, SBDCs provide local businesses and entrepreneurs with the resources needed to succeed. In 2018, SBDC assistance resulted in 99,194 jobs created; $7 billion in sales growth; $5.6 billion in capital investments; and 16,499 new businesses started.
SBDCs have also supported small business in ways beyond business development. SBDCs are key partners in disaster recovery, working with SBA, FEMA, and state agencies to improve resiliency and speed recovery in disaster-stricken communities. In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, SBDCs are stepping up to help businesses respond.
In addition, you’ll find SBDCs helping with cybersecurity, hosting rural development conferences, and teaching opioid awareness.
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is an accredited member of the national network of SBDCs.
“SBDC clients give their SBDCs 4.4 out of 5 stars, and 93% of SBDC clients recommend their SBDCs to other small businesses. With 40 years of expertise, proven ROI and stellar client ratings it’s clear that
America’s SBDCs are the nation’s most trusted small business resource,” said Charles “Tee” Rowe, president and CEO of America’s SBDC.
The national SBDC network is a partnership that includes the U.S. Congress, SBA, the private sector, and the colleges, universities, and state governments that manage SBDCs across the nation. SBDCs provide management and technical assistance to an estimated one million small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs each year.
Follow #SBDCDay on your favorite social media platform, or learn more at americassbdc.org/SBDCDay.