A Partnership Program with the U. S. Small Business Administration.

The Small Business Development Center is the largest management and technical assistance program for small businesses in the United States. Enacted by the U. S. Congress in 1980, the program is administered by the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is supported by Congressional Appropriations. The program is operated by state governments and hosted by universities and colleges under cooperative agreement. The purpose of the program is to enhance the development of small business enterprises through counseling, technical assistance and training services. Today, there are over 1,100 service centers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

SBDCs offer free help in the following areas:

Business advisory services are provided free of charge and are completely confidential. Contact us for more information on our services. Days and Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m, except on Holidays.

A PARTNERSHIP WITH:

ACCIONTexas - ACCIONTexas ASBDC - Association of Small Business Development Centers Bank of the West - Bank of the West BNSL - Bi-National Sustainability Laboratory EPBCC - El Paso Black Chamber of Commerce EPCC - El Paso Community College COC - El Paso Contract Opportunties Center IDE - Institute for Economic Development IRS - Internal Revenue Service Chase Bank - JP Morgan Chase Bank SWTB SBDC Network - South-West Texas Border SBDC Network SSTG - Stanton Street Technology Group SBA - U.S. Small Business Administration Wells Fargo - Wells Fargo Bank, N. A.

This cooperative agreement is partially funded by the U. S. Small Business Administration. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.

The Small Business Development Center is administered by El Paso Community College.

TESTIMONIALS

Carnitas Tio Juan El Paso, TX Juan Gastelum enjoyed working and experimenting in the kitchen at a very young age. He dreamed of some day owning a restaurant that he could proudly call his own. "We did not know what to do to start our own business even though our relatives were business owners. Our dream of owning our own restaurant would not have become a reality fi it had not been for the assistance of Ms. Tavarez at the Small Business Development Center. Ms. Tavarez was very patient with us. She took the time to explain in detail over and over again what we needed to get done. She helped us make our dream come true and was there with us, every step of the way."--Juan and Hilda Gastelum, Proud Owners of Carnitas Tio Juan MORE >