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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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  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3287,2169/57557_Bee_Gzzz.rev.1720803023.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3287,2169/57557_Bee_Gzzz.rev.1720803023.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3287,2169/57557_Bee_Gzzz.rev.1720803023.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3287,2169/57557_Bee_Gzzz.rev.1720803023.JPG 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3287,2169/57557_Bee_Gzzz.rev.1720803023.JPG" alt="" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3287,2169/57557_Bee_Gzzz.rev.1720803023.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3287,2169/57557_Bee_Gzzz.rev.1720803023.JPG 3x" data-max-w="3287" data-max-h="2169" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/19383-bee-gzzz">Bee Gzzz</a></h3><p> “Thank you Angelina! We couldn’t have done this without your help. We are grateful or the service you guys offered for small business owners.”</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4032,3024/57372_Texas_Scratch_Kitchen.rev.1718977922.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4032,3024/57372_Texas_Scratch_Kitchen.rev.1718977922.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4032,3024/57372_Texas_Scratch_Kitchen.rev.1718977922.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4032,3024/57372_Texas_Scratch_Kitchen.rev.1718977922.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4032,3024/57372_Texas_Scratch_Kitchen.rev.1718977922.jpg" alt="" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4032,3024/57372_Texas_Scratch_Kitchen.rev.1718977922.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4032,3024/57372_Texas_Scratch_Kitchen.rev.1718977922.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4032" data-max-h="3024" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/19379-texas-scratch-kitchen">Texas Scratch Kitchen</a></h3><p> “The SBDC has been essential to the growth of our small business. The access to an advisor and the wealth of resources provided by Dezaray has armed us with the information we need to both better understand and grow our market. Financial knowledge of grants and loans is a fundamental plus from the SBDC, too. We owe a lot of our success to their support.”</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58369_Shanas_Pie_and_Cookie_Comp..rev.1728065377.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58369_Shanas_Pie_and_Cookie_Comp..rev.1728065377.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58369_Shanas_Pie_and_Cookie_Comp..rev.1728065377.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58369_Shanas_Pie_and_Cookie_Comp..rev.1728065377.JPG 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58369_Shanas_Pie_and_Cookie_Comp..rev.1728065377.JPG" alt="" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58369_Shanas_Pie_and_Cookie_Comp..rev.1728065377.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58369_Shanas_Pie_and_Cookie_Comp..rev.1728065377.JPG 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2730" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/19479-shanas-pie-and-cookie-company">Shana’s Pie and Cookie Company</a></h3><p> “My advisor was so helpful in starting this business. She helped me with my food safety plan, recall plan, vendor application for major food distributor, FDA facility registration, obtaining my DUNS, creating my product spec sheets, and much more. I am excited to grow this business with the help of the SBDC.”</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58370_Addie_Marquez.rev.1728065618.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58370_Addie_Marquez.rev.1728065618.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58370_Addie_Marquez.rev.1728065618.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58370_Addie_Marquez.rev.1728065618.JPG 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58370_Addie_Marquez.rev.1728065618.JPG" alt="" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58370_Addie_Marquez.rev.1728065618.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58370_Addie_Marquez.rev.1728065618.JPG 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2730" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/19480-office-of-addie-marquez-lpa-with-independent">Office of Addie Marquez, LPA with Independent Practice, PLLC</a></h3><p> “James and the Small Business Development Center with ASU are the reason that I feel comfortable starting my private practice to be able to provide mental health care to the community of San Angelo. They were equally kind and knowledgeable to ensure that not only was I upholding all the legal standards, but my future client’s as well.”</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58371_Wilde_Engineering.rev.1728066257.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58371_Wilde_Engineering.rev.1728066257.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58371_Wilde_Engineering.rev.1728066257.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58371_Wilde_Engineering.rev.1728066257.JPG 3x" data-origin="responsive"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58371_Wilde_Engineering.rev.1728066257.JPG" alt="" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58371_Wilde_Engineering.rev.1728066257.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/58371_Wilde_Engineering.rev.1728066257.JPG 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2730" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/19481-wilde-engineering-surveying">Wilde Engineering & Surveying</a></h3><p> “SBDC changed our business forever. Dezaray and the other staff have been so very helpful in helping us as owners understand our business, fully. Wilde Engineering and Surveying would not be where it is without their expertise. I encourage anyone stating a new business to reach out to SBDC.”</p>
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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. 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.
Oct. 24
Master Your Social Media Message: 10X Your Content + Communication , Oct. 24, 10 - 11 a.m.
10 - 11 a.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.