EDC offers programs designed to assist businesses in key areas with one on one technical advising through EDC SBDC. In partnership with the Small Business Development Center, all EDC SBDC programs provide entrepreneurs with high level business consulting at no cost.
SBDC PROGRAM
The SBDC provides free consultations and training sessions in these key business areas to existing small businesses and to entrepreneurs looking to start a business:
Start up Assistance and Business Growth
- Start up Assistance
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing & Branding
- E-Commerce & Social Media
- Legal Compliance
- Human Resources
- Operational assistance
- International Trade
- Manufacturing assistance
Business Capital
- Financing & Loan Packaging
- Disaster Loan Financing
- Venture Matchmaking
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BUSINESS TURN-AROUND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Business Turn-Around Assistance Program is designed to augment and support existing local economic development efforts related to business outreach, growth and retention. The program helps businesses strengthen their operations and keep their workers employed.
In partnership with the SBDC, the program provides free advising and training sessions to help businesses with employee retention and the creation of layoff aversion strategies. Consultation services may include: cash flow analysis, loan packaging, marketing, accounting, operational business planning, capital sourcing, debt and equity financing, permitting, licensing, tax planning, and legal services. Businesses and workers may also receive training to improve their skills and competitiveness. Learn more
