The Winthrop Regional Small Business Development Center

located at Winthrop University’s College of Business Administration

As the population of South Carolina and the Rock Hill Area grows, the need to provide management and technical assistance to small business owners and managers also grows. The Small Business Development Center was established in 1978 and operates with funds from university, federal, and state grants. A consortium of four universities (University of South Carolina, Clemson University, Winthrop University, and South Carolina State University) operates the program. A state director operationally oversees the plans of the consortium.

The Winthrop Regional SBDC serves a wide geographical area of 15 South Carolina counties and strives to meet the needs of a diverse community of entrepreneurs.  Associates in Rock Hill, Florence, and Myrtle Beach assist business owners, agricultural businesses of the Pee Dee, and tourist related firms strung along the Atlantic coast in Horry and Georgetown counties. The SBDC is funded in part by a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Have you always had the BIG IDEA?  Have you always dreamed of having YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

If you’re willing to do the work, this may be the time for you to step up and make those dreams come true!

New entrepreneurs, say experts,  are generally expected to lead the economic recovery in the    U.S.  With help in putting your business plan together from the SBDC, and further assistance possible as a result of the new economic stimulus package when you’re ready for financing, that BIG IDEA may finally be within your reach!

Make an appointment today to speak with one of our counselors -- we’ll be happy to get you on your way!

Winthrop University and the Winthrop Regional SBDC are located in Rock Hill, SC

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