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Stony Brook University's Small Business Development Center Has Moved To Research And Development Park

STONY BROOK, N.Y., November 9, 2009 — After more than 20 years on Stony Brook University’s Main Campus, the NYS Small Business Development Center has moved to its new offices in the Research and Development Park. The Stony Brook SBDC, funded by the US Small Business Administration, the State of New York, and Stony Brook University has been assisting small businesses since 1989.

SBDC staff

The Stony Brook SBDC counsels businesses from the manufacturing, service, and retail sectors through all phases of growth, and in securing financial assistance. It blends outside resource partners with the technical expertise of eight NYS Certified Business Advisors to assist in business plans, cost analysis, financing and technical issues. These services are provided through direct one-on-one confidential counseling, provided as many times are necessary for the growth of a business. All visits are FREE of charge.    

Since its inception in 1989, the Stony Brook SBDC has assisted 19,000 clients and the financing impact to Long Island has exceeded $307.9 million.  During this time, over 5,400 jobs have been created and 1,720 existing jobs have been saved.

SBDC Training Session

The SBDC at Stony Brook University presently has outreach offices in Hauppauge and Patchogue to better serve Suffolk County. View our website at:  http://stonybrooksbdc.com/

For additional information or to make an appointment, please contact the NYS Small Business Development Center at (631) 632-9070.

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