Miami Valley
Small Business Development Center
Small Business Development Center
The Miami Valley SBDC is the Small Business Development Center serving entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout eight counties in Southwest Ohio.
The Miami Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helps entrepreneurs and small business owners plan, start and grow their businesses in Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties. Our advisors work with you one-on-one, at no cost, on everything from a first business plan to financing, marketing, hiring and exporting.
We're part of the Ohio SBDC network and an accredited member of America's SBDC, the national association of Small Business Development Centers. Our office is at the Entrepreneurs' Center in downtown Dayton, where we're part of a larger community of people and organizations supporting local businesses.
Confidential help with business planning, cash flow, financial projections, pricing, marketing and hiring.
Meet our advisorsPractical webinars on starting a business, getting loan-ready, marketing and record keeping.
See upcoming workshopsHelp finding international markets and buyers, and preparing to sell overseas.
Learn about exportingA free seven-session business program for veterans, service members and military spouses.
Learn about STRIVEGuides, templates, a business plan builder and a financial projections spreadsheet.
Browse resourcesThe Ohio Small Business Development Center Program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and in part by the Ohio Department of Development. That public funding is why business owners don't pay for advising.
All services are offered on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance is available for people with limited English proficiency, and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Call 937-210-9460 to arrange either.
We work alongside these organizations to support Miami Valley businesses.
Tell us a little about where you are and where you want to go. We'll match you with the right advisor.
or call 937-210-9460
Entrepreneurs’ Center
31 S. Main St.
Dayton, OH 45402
The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and in part by the Ohio Department of Development. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Miami Valley SBDC at 937-210-9460.