Request free business advising

Tell us a little about your business, and we'll match you with a Miami Valley SBDC advisor. It takes just a few minutes.

Start your request (opens the Ohio SBDC client portal)

The form is on the Ohio SBDC client portal. Prefer to talk? Call 937-210-9460.

  • No cost
  • One-on-one
  • Confidential

What happens next

  1. Fill out the form

    Share some basics about you, your business or idea, and what you'd like help with.

  2. We reach out

    Our program coordinator reviews your request and contacts you to set up a first meeting.

  3. Meet your advisor

    You're matched with the advisor whose experience best fits your business and goals.

Helpful to have ready

You don't need everything on this list, or a finished business plan. Share what you have, and your advisor will help with the rest.

  • A short description of your business or idea
  • Your business name and structure, if you have them
  • Any numbers you already know, such as costs, prices or sales
  • The top questions you want answered

Looking for something else?

  • Export counseling

    Planning to sell internationally? Request help from the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network.

    Request export counseling
  • STRIVE for veterans

    A free seven-session business program for veterans, service members and military spouses.

    Learn about STRIVE
  • Workshops

    Not ready for one-on-one advising yet? Start with a workshop or webinar.

    See upcoming workshops

Contact us

The Entrepreneurs' Center
31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH 45402

Phone: 937-210-9460
Email: jrodriguez@ecinnovates.com
Hours: by appointment only

Language assistance is available, and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

We serve businesses in eight Ohio counties

  • Champaign
  • Clark
  • Darke
  • Greene
  • Miami
  • Montgomery
  • Preble
  • Shelby

Have a question first? Read our FAQs