Small Business Development Center Network
OVERVIEW The Utah Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) is the largest and most accessible statewide source of assistance for small businesses in every stage of development. The Network has 14 locations across Utah, including 10 regional centers and 4 service locations staffed by 30 team members. The Network is a partnership between the state’s colleges and universities, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The Utah SBDC Network provides one-on-one confidential evaluation and guidance by knowledgeable advisors with real-life business experience. Our centers provide valuable workshops, conferences and training programs that deliver important information to assist in cultivating necessary business skillsets. 2012 was an exceptionally productive year for the Utah SBDC. The economic impact from our efforts (see below) outpaced 2011 results in the areas of state tax revenue, client sales increased, and jobs created/retained. Capital infused into Utah client companies was $32 million. The Network is fully accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), a network of 63 SBDC networks across the country that provides standards for certification and program delivery. The regional offices are located at Utah State University—College of Eastern Utah (Price and Blanding), Davis ATC, Dixie State College, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College (Ephraim and Richfield), Southern Utah University, Utah State University (Logan, Brigham City, Tooele, Vernal), Utah Valley University and Weber State University. For more information see www.utahsbdc.org
Following are two success stories that demonstrate the impact that SBDC assistance has on both urban and rural companies. Caregiver Support Network Website: www.caregiversupportnetwork.com Employees: 140 Location: Kaysville Caregiver Support Network has been selected as a nominee for the Small Business Development Center 2013 annual business awards. Owners, Joleen Huber
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2013 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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