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 15 locations across Utah, including 10 regional centers and five service locations staffed by 32 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. The economic impact from the SBDC’s efforts (see below) is measured in client revenue growth, client capital infusion, and state and local taxes generated. The Network is fully accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), a network of 63 SBDC networks across the country that provide standards for certification and program delivery. The regional offices are located at Utah State University—College of Eastern Utah (Price, Moab 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
The following two success stories demonstrate the impact that SBDC assistance has on both urban and rural companies. South Mountain Builders, Inc. Website: www.southmb.com Employees: 8 Location: Riverton Juan Cardenas started in the construction industry in Los Angeles in 1984 performing quality work. In due course, he relocated to Utah and in 1996 started South Mountain Builders (SMB) with only $2,500. In 2003, Cardenas incorporated the company. His wife and family have been by his side from the start.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2014 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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