The SOU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides in-depth, one-on-one guidance to businesses and prospective entrepreneurs at no fee. The SBDC business advisors have expertise in a broad spectrum of business issues. We can help you gather information, evaluate, plan, and create systems for your business that lead to greater profit, job creation, and job retention. Team counseling and on-site visits are available, as well as customized business assistance focused on your business needs.

Services available through SBDC counseling, workshops, seminars, and classes include: 

• Business start-up assistance
• Business plan development
• Expansion and growth strategies
• Understanding business financials
• Market planning
• Research services
• Microenterprise assistance
• Access to the Oregon SBDC Network (19 Centers throughout Oregon)
• Access to statewide SBDC classes, workshops, and seminars through videoconferencing  

Call or visit our office located in the Higher Education Center, Room 130 for more information.

SBDC hours: Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM

Phone: (541) 552-8300

FAX: (541) 552-8101

The Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute or express an implied endorsement of any of the cosponsors; or participants' opinions, products, or services. Special arrangement for disabled individuals will be made if requested in advance.