BUILDING OREGON’S BEST BUSINESSES

FIND AN SBDC NEAR YOU
Jodie Apland and colleague at Apland's Auto Body

As with most things, the people make the difference. The advisers at the SBDC are tireless and very knowledgeable about running successful businesses. No question goes unanswered.

— Jodie Apland, Apland’s Auto Body

We offer consulting services for small business owners throughout Oregon on the following

BUSINESS STAGES

IDEA

Determining
Your Potential

LAUNCH

Launching
into Opportunity

EXPANSION

Growing
Your Business

RENEWAL

Adjusting
to Change

EXIT

Preparing for
the Next Stage

The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network

We are building Oregon’s best businesses. Our regional Centers assist small businesses throughout Oregon with advising, classes and access to the resources they need to be successful. Each Center is backed by our statewide network of support, helping small businesses access the right assistance wherever they are in Oregon.

OUR STORY

No-Cost Advising

Our knowledgeable business advisers are experienced in a variety of topics, including writing a business plan, analyzing cash flow, marketing, hiring, and intellectual property concerns. Advisers understand how to start and do business in Oregon, and they can support you with valuable, relevant advice at every stage of your business venture, and can connect you to other valuable resources.

Each of our centers provides confidential, no-cost business advising by appointment to help you succeed.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
CLASSES: TRAINING:

Find training near you.

From our intensive Small Business Management Program cohort-based classes to workshops on new laws, HR and emerging marketing trends, we have the classes you need to help start and grow your business. It all starts by connecting with your closest regional Center.

Find Classes Near You

Testimonials

Building Oregon's Best

I cannot say enough about what a valuable resource the SBDC is to those looking to start a business or improve an existing business.

— Gaetano’s Market & Deli
Astoria, Oregon

Building Oregon's Best

My adviser was 100% on target and has been a wonderful, local guide in my pathway through my third and most successful year in being an owner-operator of Honey’s Bunkhouse

— Honey’s Bunkhouse
Baker City, Oregon

Building Oregon's Best

They not only help with information in running your business, but they are also there for any questions you may have and steer you toward programs that can help you,” she said.

— Nava Construction
Lincoln City, Oregon