The SBDC & CITD provides one-on-one counseling, training seminars, and business resources to help small businesses in the local area. In 2009, they provided over 3,800 hours of counseling to 675 clients, held 60 training events that were attended by over 1,000 people, and partnered with organizations like the Young Entrepreneurs Project. Their services include counseling, training seminars, an online business resource center, and partnerships with other programs.

1. SBDC & CITD programs and services

2. SWC Southwestern College CITD Center for International Trade Development SWC SBDC & CITD SBDC Small Business Development Center

4. The SBDC & CITD is different.

5. One-on-one counseling based on area of assistance

6. Popular areas of counseling

7. SBDC & CITD counseling X

8. SBDC & CITD counseling (2009) Average: 5.7 hours per client 3,868.87 Hours of counseling provided 675 All Clients Number of clients served

9. Training and seminars

10. Most popular training

11. SBDC & CITD training (2009) 35 new clients reported first attending a seminar in 2009 1,034 60 Attendees Served Training Events Offered

12. Business resource center

13. Business Resource Center

14. Online resources

15. www.sbditc.org

16. Survival tips

17. Calendar of training

18. GREEN Partnerships

19. Young Entrepreneurs Project (YEP)

20. YEP

21. YEP Results

22. SBDC & CITD Located at the Southwestern College Higher Education Center 880 National City Blvd. Suite 103 (619) 482-6391 www.sbditc.org