Rio Grande College Small Business Development Center

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Help improve what’s known about small businesses: Survey now open

The Federal Reserve’s 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and Texas South-West SBDC Network is a partner on this effort. Owners and key financial decision makers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more. Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours. Take the 12-minute survey now. The survey is open to businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. All responses are confidential. The survey closes November 1, 2024.
 
 

Helping Businesses Grow and Succeed

SBDC assists small business owners and new entrepreneurs by providing no charge, one-on-one business management advising, business management workshops and business technical assistance. SBDC advises business owners in many areas including financial analysis, capital sources, business planning, operations, industry research, international trade, commercial finance, human resources, accounting, competitive market studies, import/export assistance, government contracting opportunities, information technology and economic and business data modeling and analysis.

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Building the Texas Economy One Business at a Time

Entrepreneurs have access to professional and confidential business advising, a variety of quality training programs, and an extensive referral network at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). With the addition of business advisors who live and work in your local community, success is just around the corner! Benefits of contacting your local SBDC include:

No-cost, one-on-one, confidential business advising

Cost friendly workshops designed for small businesses

Professional referral network

Access to research resources

Lifelong business partners

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“Building The Texas Economy, One Business at a Time”

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values

The mission of the SRSU-RGC Small Business Development Center is to foster small business success in the Middle Rio Grande Region. We are a leading economic development network recognized for excellence in service to the small business community.

We build our reputation through integrity, excellence, service and innovation.

Our Passion is Serving our Clients

“Helping Small Businesses Start and Grow” is the goal of the SRSU-RGC SBDC. We accomplish this goal by assisting established firms, growth companies, and start-up enterprises meet the challenges in today’s evolving global marketplace. Our primary focus is to deliver business advising & management training to small businesses in Texas South-West Region. – Elizabeth Pena, Executive Director

We strive for your success.

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Advising services are provided at no-cost and advisors can meet with clients at their place of business or at designated meeting places. Advising topics include:
  • Business Startup Planning
  • Writing Business Plans and Loan Proposals
  • Acquiring Permits and Licenses
  • Financial Analysis
  • Finding Business Capital
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Skill Training
  • Record Keeping

Meet our Rio Grande College Team

“Helping Small Businesses Start and Grow” is the goal of the SRSU-RGC SBDC. We accomplish this goal by assisting established firms, growth companies, and start-up enterprises meet the challenges in today’s evolving global marketplace. Our primary focus is on delivering business advising and management training to small businesses in our 9 counties in the Middle Rio Grande Region.

SRSU-SBDC’s confidential business advising services are provided at no cost to the client by our five counselors in all of our four locations. Advising sessions are designed to help clients address start-up issues, marketing, managing a business, business planning, financing, accounting, strategic planning, human resources, taxes, and many other areas. In addition to our business advising services, the SRSU-RGC SBDC offers a diverse range of free to low-cost live seminars and no-cost online training that is accessible 24/7.

We wish you the best of success with your entrepreneurial efforts and appreciate the opportunity to help you along the way! – Elizabeth Peña

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The SRSU-RGC SBDC works closely with clients to develop business plans and loan proposals. Advisors guide existing and startup business owners through the business plan process and assist them in compiling the necessary information and documents. Advisement sessions are kept strictly confidential and are at no cost to the client.
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