ASU’s SBDC Receives National Award for Excellence

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San Angelo’s Angelo State University Small Business Development Center has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This recognition marks a significant achievement, as ASU SBDC is the first in Texas to receive this honor. With impressive accomplishments in client counseling, job creation, and local economic support, the SBDC has proven to be a pivotal force in enhancing entrepreneurship and community development. The award ceremony will take place on May 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

San Angelo Shines Bright with National Award for ASU’s SBDC!

San Angelo, get ready to celebrate! The Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has hit a major achievement by snagging the prestigious 2025 Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This isn’t just about a new trophy for the shelf; it’s a well-deserved pat on the back for the extraordinary support being offered to our local businesses and the boost to our economy!

Mark Your Calendars! May 5, 2025

Circle May 5, 2025 on your calendars because that’s when the award ceremony will take place in Washington, D.C. This date will coincide with the SBA’s annual National Small Business Week awards program, a time to recognize the organizations making a significant difference in their local communities. And guess what? That means San Angelo is on the map!

A Groundbreaking Achievement You Should Know About

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that the ASU SBDC is the first in Texas to land this award in its category! Talk about making waves! The stellar team over at the SBDC has achieved some jaw-dropping results in supporting our local economy.

This fabulous crew has accomplished an astonishing 164% of its goal for total clients counseled! This isn’t just about guiding a few people; they are downright smashing their targets! Plus, they’ve supported a phenomenal 152% of their goal for business start-ups and expansions, showcasing their knack for igniting entrepreneurial dreams.

Creating Jobs and Boosting the Economy

The job market in San Angelo is clearly on the upswing, thanks to the SBDC’s hard work. They have created and retained an impressive 390 jobs, surpassing their goal by an astounding 140%. That’s not all—the SBDC has generated over $6.75 million for our local economy, hitting 150% of their target. That’s a ton of cash circulating in our neighborhoods!

Learning and Growing Together

Education is at the heart of success, and the SBDC shines in this aspect. They put together a whopping 113 training events and seminars that welcomed over 1,900 attendees. This shows a tremendous commitment to local entrepreneurship, hitting an impressive 193% of their goal achieved. Their offering of 141 training events overall shows they mean business—literally!

Meet the Fantastic Team at ASU SBDC

Since its inception in 1990, the ASU SBDC has been serving a ten-county region with an enthusiastic team. A dedicated five-person staff, along with three ASU graduate students, is devoted to providing top-notch business advising and training. Their focus usually revolves around vital areas like planning, financing, marketing, and management—everything budding business owners need to succeed!

Located in the Business Resource Center downtown, they are proudly part of the Texas South-West SBDC Network. The blend of graduate business students adds an exciting twist, offering them valuable real-world experience while serving the community!

Exciting Opportunities Await Future Entrepreneurs

For the aspiring business owners out there, ASU has something thrilling up its sleeve with its annual BizPitch entrepreneurship contest. Students from various majors can take part and compete for handsome prize money meant to help jumpstart their creative business ideas!

A Record of Success to Celebrate

In the fiscal year 2024, the SBDC successfully aided in launching and expanding 76 small businesses. This figure is much more than just stats; it represents personal dreams transformed into reality, livelihoods created, and hopes ignited!

As we look ahead to the unforgettable award ceremony in 2025, let’s take a moment to cheer for the amazing efforts of the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center. Together, we are building a brighter, more prosperous future for the economy in San Angelo—one small business at a time!