SBDC Overview

Who We Are

The Del Mar College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of America’s nationwide SBDC network—America’s largest and most effective small business assistance program. Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Texas, the City of Corpus Christi, and Del Mar College, we provide trusted guidance, resources, and training to help local businesses start, grow, and thrive.

Our mission: foster small business success

Our vision: To be the premier resource for small business growth in the Coastal Bend

Core values: Intergrity, excellence, service, and innovation

 

What We Do

The SBDC offers no-cost business advising and low- to no-cost training designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Our services include:

  • Personalized one-on-one advising with experienced business advisors

  • Over 120 seminars and workshops each year, covering startup to advanced growth strategies

  • Market research and data tools to guide smarter decisions

  • Connections to funding opportunities and community resources

 

Who We Serve

Whether you’re:

  • Dreaming of launching your first business

  • Managing a growing company

  • Looking for ways to scale and expand

  • Or exploring exit and succession options

…the SBDC is here to support you. We proudly serve entrepreneurs and small business owners across the Coastal Bend at every stage of business growth.

Our Service Area

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Why It Matters

Each year, the Del Mar College SBDC helps hundreds of business owners turn ideas into thriving companies. Locally, we’ve supported businesses that have created jobs, secured funding, and strengthened the economy right here in our community.

Last year (FY 23-24), we proudly supported over 600 businesses, helped bring more than $9 million in capital investment into our local economy, and trained more than 2,300 entrepreneurs!

 

How We Help

Ready to take the next step? Explore how we can support your business:

  • Business Planning
  • Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Bookkeeping & Accounting
  • Accessing Capital
  • Financial Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Government Contracting
  • Cybersecurity & Emergency Preparedness
  • International Trade
  • Technology Commercialization

 

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