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Our Programs Institute Home Page The Institute for Economic Development's diverse programs facilitate economic, community and business development at the local, regional and national level. Click on a specific program for detailed information.			SBDC Rural Business Program Capacity building Community assessments Business advisory services Business planning SBDC National Information Clearinghouse Market research for SBDC counselors Online learning Industry research and trends Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Eligibility criteria for trade adjustment assistance Advocacy for manufacturing and service firms Services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana Gulf Oil Spill Assistance: GOSDAA Startech Technology commercialization Enterprise formation Access to capital
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More than 2,800 jobs created in 2009 through SBDC activities

The South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network 2009 Annual Report details the significant role played by SBDCs and their clients in strengthening the Texas economy.

SBDC activity is particularly significant during a difficult economic climate — SBDC clients continue to be more successful than the average Texas business, evidenced by higher rates of sales growth, job creation and the generation of state and federal taxes.

2009 SBDC Activity Highlights Each year, the SBDC Network contracts with an independent firm to measure and benchmark its results. For every dollar invested in the South-West Texas Border SBDC, a return of $6.65 is generated.*

Training workshops, seminars and courses: 1,091

Total entrepreneurs consulted and trained: 26,532

Business started: 420

Businesses expanded: 310

New jobs created: 2,883

Jobs retained: 5,017

Increased, sales, contracts, exports: $482,653,853

New financing/investments: $89,890,585

For more information about the South-West Texas SBDC Network, and its special or field centers, please contact Lynn Gosnell, 210-458-2958.

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