Small Business Development Center
Director: Mark Manley, 541-917-4969
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides assistance to entrepreneurs through the entire life cycle of their small business including start-up advice, business planning, funding acquisition, financial management and marketing strategies. The SBDC provides confidential 1:1 business advising, offers workshops on numerous business topics and can help business owners locate resources in the community. Through its MicroEnterprise and Small Business Management programs the SBDC offers intensive business skills development as well as monthly access to instructors and advisors. The LBCC SBDC is jointly sponsored by the College, the Small Business Administration, Oregon Business Development Dept and various grants from local businesses and municipalities.