Start or Grow Your Business in the Capital Region

Receive expert advising, funding guidance and business support at no cost.

Since our start in 1984, the University at Albany SBDC has worked directly with more than 25,000 small businesses, helping them to invest over $452 million in the area's economy, and create or save over 13,000 jobs.

Our programs and services are open and
available to ALL New Yorkers.

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What is the SBDC?

Located in the ETEC building as part of the University at Albany, the Small Business Development Center is here to assist small businesses throughout the Capital Region. This is done with one-on-one consultations, market research, online and in-person training, and business mentoring.
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