Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
The SBTDC is a business development service of The University of North Carolina, operated in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBTDC is part of the Regional Development Services at East Carolina University.
SBTDC Services
Our services focus on management counseling, addressing issues including financing, marketing, human resources, operations, business planning, and feasibility assessment.
We provide targeted, research-based educational products that are focused on change management, strategic performance, and leadership development for management teams, employees and board members. In addition, we offer specialized market development assistance in government procurement, international business development, marine trades services and technology development/commercialization.
This office, which is based at East Carolina University in Greenville, serves a twelve-county area that includes Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Wayne and Wilson.
Confidentiality
All client information is confidential.
No Fees
No fees will be charged by the SBTDC for counseling services provided.
No Liability
In exchange for free counseling, no claims may be made against the State of North Carolina, The University of North Carolina, the SBTDC, its staff or other resources employed in connection with these services.
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