Venture Forward:  "As a small business owner, I always got carried away with day-to-day events and never had the opportunity to step back and see the big picture. The Venture Forward class helped me to really critically look at my business, identify challenges and opportunities to improve."

Sri Talluri, Owner, Digital Technology Solutions, LLC

Traditional:  "The SBTDC was a very valuable resource for me.  They made the whole process of starting a business so much easier."

Teddie Skiora, Owner, BarBCutie

The second Encore Career Forum will explore options for "purpose-driven" work in education, health care, nonprofits, small business and social entrepreneurship.  Read more...

Fiscal Fitness for the Growing Business is an individualized, confidential consulting process that will enhance your financial planning and improve your ability to obtain and manage bank financing.  The next session begins August 26. Read more...

Venture Forward, an intensive ten-week program that uses the FastTrac® GrowthVenture" learning system, is now accepting enrollments applications for the program that starts September 12. Read more...