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“The SBDC has helped him become a better business person; they have taught him how to make good use of his time, have a better awareness of his goals and his advisor helps keep him on track during their monthly meetings.”

—Dale Austin, Austin Tile, Bend
Partially funded by U.S. Department of Education
About Oregon SBDCs
“Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.” —Rita Mae Brown

Helping Businesses Oregon’s Economy Making a Difference

Helping Oregon’s economy by helping Small Businesses

Recent studies indicate that BizCenters provide vital assistance to more than 6,000 small businesses in Oregon. For instance, the Oregon Small Business Customer Base GROWTH Analysis conducted by Dun & Bradstreet Information services found that BizCenter businesses have one-half the failure rate of all state businesses.

Subsequently, local BizCenters help strengthen local economies by reaching a wide variety of businesses, most of which are located in rural communities.

Experience that makes a difference

BizCenters have over 20 years experience in helping Oregon’s small businesses grow and prosper. The Oregon SBDCs are a partnership that includes Oregon’s higher education community, the US Small Business Administration, and the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department.
“Without the BizCenter, I would have run out of money because I didn’t have a clear picture of what it cost to run a business.”
George Tindall
owner and manager of North Pacific Naturals, a Sweet Home-based cosmetics company, credits the Linn-Benton BizCenter with saving his company

Assistance Pays Big Dividends to Oregon’s Economy

  • Every state dollar invested in the SBDC program returns $8 in new state tax revenues over a 10-year period.8

In 2003, SBDC businesses:

  • Created 3,300 new jobs9

  • Generated new wages of $53,443,48010

  1. Oregon Economic Development Department Small Business Program Assessment II, Campbell-DeLong Resources, Inc.
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