The University of La Verne Small Business Development Center (SBDC) stimulates economic growth in the East San Gabriel Valley by providing small businesses and entrepreneurs with no cost consulting, low-cost training and access to resources. The University of La Verne SBDC is part of the Los Angeles Regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and is funded in part by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
The University of La Verne SBDC provides existing and startup businesses with assistance designed to improve their competitive standing in the marketplace. SBDC clients receive expert guidance and benefit from the experiences of staff and other businesses through consulting and training workshops. The SBDC focuses on driving engagement with the business community to develop positive impacts on the local economy.
Call us today, (909) 448-1567, to see how we can help your business move forward.
About the Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network
Hosted by leading universities, colleges, and state economic development agencies and funded in part through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBDCs provide no-cost consulting and low-cost training to more than 1.3 million business owners annually through almost 1,000 SBDC service centers nationwide. The LA Regional SBDC Network Lead Center hosted by Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) is one of 63 SBDC lead centers nationwide; five other SBDC networks exist in California, which attests to the state’s business vibrancy. LBCCD operates the sixth largest federally-funded and the largest regionally-funded SBDC in the nation. As a result, business owners in the counties of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura have access to a professional business consultants that can assist them with their operations and management, marketing, financing, business planning and more.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interest of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of the nation. The SBA helps America start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. The SBA administers the Small Business Development Center Program and is a cooperative effort between the private sector, the educational community and federal, state and local governments.
About the University of La Verne SBDC Team
Our experienced SBDC team is comprised of former entrepreneurs, bankers, product managers, technology experts, and business professionals dedicated to helping you grow your business. Our team is pleased to offer our consulting services in English and Spanish, as needed. Please contact us at (562) 938-5100 to schedule your appointment.
