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Small Business Development Center

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69 N. Chadbourne St.
San Angelo, TX 76903
325-942-2098

Small Business Development Center

Building the Texas Economy, One Business at a Time

The ASU SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is part of a regional network of SBDCs throughout the Texas South-West Network. Our services include confidential, one-on-one, no-cost business advising services by Certified Business Advisors, along with a diverse array of business training events. Some of their areas of expertise include; Business Startup or Expansion, Business Financing, Business Planning, Doing Business with the Government, Loan Proposals, and Marketing. Contact us today to set up a no-cost and confidential appointment with an SBDC advisor.

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Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Update

If you own an LLC or Corporation please read the following update on the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting.

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Training

Learn Online with ASU SBDC

ASU SBDC offers a variety of online learning options that feature lessons and resources hosted by the ASU SBDC and our partners. 

Training and Events

Oct. 9
Essentials to Business Start Up , Oct. 9, 10 a.m. - Noon
10 a.m. - Noon
Oct. 16
Cash Flow Planning Isn’t Just For Emergencies , Oct. 16, 10 - 11 a.m.
10 - 11 a.m.
Oct. 17
Business Brown Bag: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses , Oct. 17, Noon - 1 p.m.
Noon - 1 p.m.

Small Business Management Certificate Program

Starting a new business is an overwhelming challenge. The ASU-SBDC developed the Small Business Management Certificate Program to help meet the needs of aspiring small business owners. The program will help participants build essential business skills and knowledge on how to run a successful business. Once you complete the requirements, you will receive your SBMCP certificate.

Contact Us

Small Business Development Center
325-942-2098
69 N. Chadbourne St., San Angelo, TX 76903
ASU Station #10910, San Angelo, TX 76909

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Corporate Sponsors

Armstrong, Backus & Co., LLP, Certified Public Accountants
BNB Ventures, LLC
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Chilton Wilcox & Fortenberry of San Angelo, Certified Public Accountants
Edward Jones, Travis Taylor, Financial Advisor
First Financial Bank
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The First National Bank of Ballinger | Bank of San Angelo

Become a Corporate Sponsor

Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact  ASU-SBDC at ASU Station #10910, San Angelo, Texas, 76909-0910, 325-942-2098.