The Ohio SBDC at YSU helps you plan, compete and succeed in today’s business world.

To be successful in today’s competitive environment, business owners and managers must have knowledge and experience in many areas. Some of these include market development, strategic planning, financial analysis, e-business, management skills, industry analysis and government regulations, as well as day to day business operations.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program is the most comprehensive and effective business assistance network in the nation. Its purpose is to help existing businesses develop and retain a competitive advantage in the ever-changing global economy, and to help entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership. SBDCs enhance economic development throughout the region, the state of Ohio and the country.

Locally, the Ohio SBDC program is a partnership of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Youngstown State University and the Ohio Department of Development. The Center serves residents of Ashtabula, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Its mission is to provide professional, in-depth consulting and training to existing and new business ventures, and to foster a strong and successful business community.

The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Youngstown State University can provide the direction, information and resources to help you successfully operate your business, or start a new one!

A professional certified staff, knowledgeable of the needs of small to mid-sized businesses, is available for consulting at no fee. All project and company information will be held in strict confidence.

For more information on the services provided by the SBDC, call us today at 330.941.2140.

We look forward to working with you!

Services the Ohio SBDC at YSU provides to the
business community include:

Ohio Small Business Development Center Affiliates