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Small Business Development Center

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69 N. Chadbourne St.
San Angelo, TX 76903
325-942-2098

Small Business Development Center

Building the Texas Economy, One Business at a Time

The ASU SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is part of a regional network of SBDCs throughout the Texas South-West Network. Our services include confidential, one-on-one, no-cost business advising services by Certified Business Advisors, along with a diverse array of business training events. Some of their areas of expertise include; Business Startup or Expansion, Business Financing, Business Planning, Doing Business with the Government, Loan Proposals, and Marketing. Contact us today to set up a no-cost and confidential appointment with an SBDC advisor.

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2025 National Small Business Week Winner badge

Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center has been selected to receive the 2025 Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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In celebration of National Small Business Week 2025, the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (ASU SBDC) proudly recognizes two exceptional entrepreneurs—Jesse Sanchez, owner of The Pit BBQ, LLC, and Andi Markee, co-owner of Media Advantage—for their inspiring contributions to the Concho Valley’s economic landscape.

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Training

Learn Online with ASU SBDC

ASU SBDC offers a variety of online learning options that feature lessons and resources hosted by the ASU SBDC and our partners. 

Training and Events

June 17
Canva Basics: Elevate Your Marketing Graphics
10:00am - 11:00am
June 19
Business Brown Bag: Unlock the Power of Student Interns
12:00pm - 1:00pm
June 23
*AI Accelerator* Introduction to Generative AI: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
10:00am - 11:00am

Small Business Management Certificate Program

Starting a new business is an overwhelming challenge. The ASU-SBDC developed the Small Business Management Certificate Program to help meet the needs of aspiring small business owners. The program will help participants build essential business skills and knowledge on how to run a successful business. Once you complete the requirements, you will receive your SBMCP certificate.

Contact Us

Small Business Development Center
325-942-2098
69 N. Chadbourne St., San Angelo, TX 76903
ASU Station #10910, San Angelo, TX 76909

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Corporate Sponsors

Armstrong, Backus & Co., LLP, Certified Public Accountants
BNB Ventures, LLC
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Chilton Wilcox & Fortenberry of San Angelo, Certified Public Accountants
Edward Jones, Travis Taylor, Financial Advisor
First Financial Bank
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The First National Bank of Ballinger | Bank of San Angelo

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Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact  ASU-SBDC at ASU Station #10910, San Angelo, Texas, 76909-0910, 325-942-2098.