The North Texas SBDC proudly announces the†Northeast Texas Small Business Development Center (SBDC)†in Mount Pleasant, as the 2017 SBDC of the Year for the North Texas SBDC Network.
The†SBDC of the Year†honor is awarded to the North Texas SBDC Field Center based on stellar program†performance through†client successes and economic development contributing to job creation/retention and revenue growth on behalf of small business. Performance is evidenced through the SBDC's advising services†and training assistance that directly contribute to successful milestones for small businesses.
During FY 2015-2016, Northeast Texas SBDC assisted clients in Bowie, Camp Cass, Franklin, Morris and Titus Counties with the following achievements:
- $7 Ω million†in commercial loans
- 124 new jobs†created
- 22 new businesses†started
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The Northeast Texas SBDC is hosted by Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) in Mount Pleasant, and Texarkana College (TC) in Texarkana, Texas. We would like to thank NTCC President, Dr. Brad Johnson, Associate Vice President for Workforce Development, Dr. Kevin Rose, and TC President, James Henry Russell for their leadership and longstanding support of the SBDC program.
SBDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing research and business counseling services at no cost to the business. With nearly 1,000 locations across the country, the SBDC network helps entrepreneurs to†thrive, compete and succeed.†The network†involves dedicated business advisors working in partnership with universities, economic development professionals, chambers of commerce, lenders, and†investors, providing the resources†businesses†need to grow sustainable businesses.
The recipients will be honored during National Small Business Week at the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Recognition Program in Arlington, Texas on May 4, 2017.
