Small Business Development Center
Starting, managing, and growing your own business can have many challenges. The advising team at MHCC's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides confidential, no-cost business advising, low-cost workshops and seminars, and access to resources needed to be successful. All services are open to the public and available in English and Spanish.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
18633 SE Stark Street, Suite 302
Portland, Oregon 97233
Small Business Resource Fair
Join us at the 2025 Small Business Resource Fair: Building Better Business Together! This free, half-day event is your chance to meet local business leaders, learn useful tips, and find important resources to help your business succeed.
Get business guidance from expert advisers
SBDC Advisers provide advising and training on numerous topics including:
- Business feasibility
- Start-up assistance
- Exit strategy and succession planning
- Business and marketing plan development
- Loan application preparation and packaging; credit counseling
- Hiring, managing, and firing employees
- Cybersecurity
- Access to industry-specific market research studies
- Low-cost workshops, seminars, and courses
- Todos servicios disponibles en español
Learn more about MHCC’s SBDC and request an advising appointment