SBDC Strategic Plan

Oregon SBDC Network

2024–2027 Strategic Plan

The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network’s three-year strategic plan includes new and relevant strategic directions to better serve Oregon businesses.

Vision

The Oregon SBDC Network is Oregon’s trusted provider of effective and innovative business advising and training services.

Mission

Helping Build Oregon’s Best Businesses

Values

The Oregon SBDC Network demonstrates integrity, respect, curiosity, excellence, confidentiality, and collaboration to support the best outcomes for our clients and stakeholders.

Focus Area I: Human Capital

The Oregon SBDC Network is recognized for business advising excellence as a result of cultivating people who thrive in a culture of shared purpose, collaboration, and continuous learning.

  • Strategy I: Creating professional development opportunities for Oregon SBDC staff
  • Strategy II: Cultivating regular internal and external communication

Focus Area II: Organizational Systems

The Oregon SBDC Network has the organizational structure, systems, and funding to facilitate equitable access and capacity to deliver sustainable core services through all Centers.

  • Strategy I: Exploring organizational and funding models
  • Strategy II: Strengthening our fiscal management systems

Focus Area III: Ecosystem Alignment

All Centers will fulfill an integral entrepreneurial ecosystem role that supports small business viability and success within their service areas.

  • Strategy I: Responding to small business needs
  • Strategy II: Focusing on outcomes and roles
  • Strategy III: Delivering sustainable and consistent services