Small Business Development Center
Empowering Entrepreneurs and Businesses for Success
If you are starting a business or seeking to grow your existing one, we are here to help! The Missouri Small Business Development Center at Lincoln University offers resources to support your entrepreneurial success. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), our center is dedicated to fostering business growth and sustainability.
At the Missouri SBDC at Lincoln University, we offer personalized services tailored to meet the unique needs of each business. Our knowledgeable professionals provide extensive support and guidance to help you achieve business success.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a new business owner, our Small Business Development Center is designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources necessary for success. We pride ourselves on assisting business owners at every stage of development, from initial concept and startup to growth, renewal, and succession planning.
Our business specialists use their expertise to address critical business development issues such as management, marketing, and strategic planning. We offer confidential one-on-one counseling to new and existing businesses, ensuring you receive the best possible advice and support tailored to your needs.
The Missouri SBDC at Lincoln University provides a vast array of technical assistance through low-cost training and specialized services. Our program is one of the nation's largest small business assistance programs, thanks to the extensive professional business advising our clients receive. We support business growth, sustainability, and the creation of new business entities, fostering local and regional economic development through job creation and retention.
Our SBDCs are a unique collaboration of SBA federal funds, state and local governments, and private sector resources. This partnership allows us to offer comprehensive technical assistance and support to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. By enhancing business growth and sustainability, we contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.
Ready to Meet With an SBDC Advisor?
Our confidential one-on-one business advising is provided at no cost. Choose the option below that best describes you.NEW TO THE SBDC?
Start Here
Before scheduling your first meeting with an SBDC advisor, you’ll need to register for our no-cost services.
- Step 1: Sign up for SBDC services
- Step 2: Complete your client profile
- Step 3: You’ll receive an email to schedule your 1st meeting
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Book Your Next Appointment
If you have already registered with the Missouri SBDC, you do not need to sign up again. Simply reach out to us to schedule your next appointment.
Already worked with us before? Skip registration and go directly to scheduling.
Contact Us!
Lauren Carter, MBA
Director
Missouri SBDC at Lincoln University
917 Leslie Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5031
E: CarterL@LincolnU.edu
