Small Business Development Center

South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center Network, Angelo State University SBDC

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

Building the Texas economy, one business at a time!

The ASU SBDC is part of a regional network of SBDCs throughout the South-West Texas Border 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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Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.

Training and Events

Events Calendar

July 29

Virtual: Restaurant Reality 2021 Series

9:00am - 10:00am

July 30

Virtual: HUB Virtual Forum

9:30am - 11:30am

August 3

Virtual: Employment Issues On the Other Side of COVID

10:00am - 11:00am

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.

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

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ASU-SBDC: Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (10-603001-Z-0049-34). 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.