The SBDC is the Small Business Administration’s largest service program and provides high quality business & economic development assistance to small businesses & entrepreneurs. We provide no-cost business advising and low-cost training to existing and new businesses.

Our program is dedicated to promoting economic growth in our community. We provide confidential, no cost, one-on-one business consulting to assist with business startups, growth, loans, marketing, government contracting, technology and more. We have the resources to help you start, grow or manage your business!

We also offer training events and workshops at no cost to help you strengthen your business knowledge and apply it immediately to your business plans. Whether starting a new business or running an existing business, we can help you guide your business to a successful future.

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Contact us at sbdc@pasadena.edu or (626) 585-3105.

We Help Businesses at Every Stage

The SBDC is the SBA’s largest service program and provides high quality business & economic development assistance to small businesses & entrepreneurs. We provide no-cost business advising and low-cost training to existing and new businesses.

New Business
New Business From the idea stage to creating a practical structure, securing funding, and everything in between, our services are offered at no cost in the San Gabriel Valley and tailored to your individual needs, including business planning, financial protections, legal, HR, and more.
Young Business
Young Business In business 1-3 years? We’re ready to assist you in exploring various growth opportunities, working on brand value, organizational structure, and more. Our services include financial packaging, contract negotiations, cash flow management, etc.
Growing Business
Growing Business In business 3+ years? We’re ready to assist you with operational and strategic planning, managing, and financing growth. We offer to grow businesses: rebranding and market identification, advanced web development, SEO, email segmentation, and more.
Tech Startups
Tech Startups No-cost consulting for startups & venture-backed businesses. We Empower ALL Tech Entrepreneurs To Sustainably Launch and scale Their Companies.

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Events & Workshops

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The Small Business Development Center at Pasadena City College is part of the Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network, and is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (BA) and a grant from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). Funding is not an endorsement of any product, opinion, or service.
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