The Small Business Development Center provides professional business consulting, training, and research in all areas of business management and finance. Operating as a department of West Texas A&M University, the SBDC focuses on creating new jobs by providing professional assistance primarily to business startups and expansions. Most programs and services are provided at no cost through an arrangement with the Small Business Administration. more
Why Use Us?
We know business. Our staff consultants have real-world experience owning and operating businesses, as well as relevant academic credentials.
Unbiased perspective. Our services and advice are provided from an independent standpoint on a confidential basis. In short, we are not trying to sell you any products or services - our only interest is your success.
Value. Most of the services we provide are paid for by the Small Business Administration, and cost you nothing.
Super Resources
Entrepreneur Alliance is a resource network made up of eleven organizations
in Amarillo, Borger, Dumas, Perryton and Pampa whose purpose is to connect
entrepreneurs of all backgrounds with a variety of financial and consultative
business assistance. For more information, call 806.322.0032.
Stay Informed
Sign up for our free
email newsletter to get advance information on business loans and grants, seminars, and special programs. We don't give your address to anyone else and you can unsubscribe anytime. More information.
DBAs - Assumed Name Certificates
The SBDC can help you file an Assumed
Name Certificate, otherwise known as a "dba" (Doing Business As) in any of the
26 counties of the Texas panhandle. Forms & Information.
Emerging Technology Fund
The Texas Emerging Technology fund was
established though legislation passed during the 79th session and is designed to
fund viable projects throughout the state that meet the established
qualifications. Applications are
accepted quarterly through this SBDC. View the Abstract to see if you qualify. More information (off site)
Incubate!
Check out our Business Incubators administered by a separate department of West Texas A&M, the Enterprise Network. They offer space and a helping hand to basic businesses which meet certain requirements. For more information, visit their website at www.incubationworks.com.
Services Start Here
New businesses and existing businesses will take different paths when coming to the SBDC. New business onwers are required to attend an Introduction to Business Ownership class before setting up an appointment. Existing business owners can contact us to discuss their needs and set up an appointment. Click the link below to learn more about the requirements and sign up for services. If you only have a quick question, please call 806-372-5151 or use email.
Empowering Entrepreneurs Since 1987, this SBDC
has:
uOpened
1,198 new businesses
u Created 5,254 new jobs
u Formed $112 MM in new capital
The Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Each center provides confidential, in-depth counseling to small businesses at no charge in order to promote growth and management improvement in the community. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this website are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Small Business Administration. All SBDC programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with mental or physical disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. SBA cannot endorse any products, options or services of any external parties or activities. Coop # 0-603001-Z0048-24.
Amarillo,
TX 79101