About Our Center

Top (Left to Right): Alison McKechie, Betty Bramblet, Cora Landis, Joslyn Tapler, Kim Edwards, Mary Beth Zingone, Christopher Jones; Bottom (Left to Right): Christine Cleaver, Sandra Holsonback, Raquel Pimentel

The Lehigh University SBDC provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs wanting to start or grow a small business. SBDC consultants work with entrepreneurs to help test a new business proposition, shape a business plan, or investigate funding issues. Addressing topics ranging from financing to issues to marketing tactics, SBDC programs serve to inform and assist entrepreneurs with the many tasks that business owners face.

Our Services

For Pre-Venture

For those exploring the idea of a business or who are in the planning stages, the best place to start is at the SBDC First Step program. These sessions are held once each month at the Lehigh SBDC. The content is a general overview of what it takes to start a business.

The second phase for start-ups is one-on-one counseling with our consultants and staff who work with clients on business planning, cash flows, financing, marketing, legal, accounting, and more. Complete the Request for Service Form to become a client.

For New and Existing Business

Established companies can work with SBDC consultants and staff to receive help with a wide array of projects ranging from financing and human resources to government contracting and international trade. Complete the Request for Service Form to become a client.

Our Location

The offices of the Lehigh University SBDC are located in the College of Business and Economics on the third floor of the Rauch Business Center at the Lehigh University campus in Bethlehem.
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Small Business Development Center
College of Business and Economics
621 Taylor Street Room 395
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3117
Phone: (610) 758-3980
Fax: (610) 758-5205

Cosponsored by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

2008 SBDC Sponsorship Board

Berdahl & Company, P.C.

Concannon Miller, CPA & Consulting

East Penn Bank

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union

First Star Bank

Firstrust

Fitzpatrick, Lentz & Bubba, P.C.

Keystone National Bank & Trust

Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC

Lafayette Ambassador Bank

M & T Bank

National Penn Bank

PNC Bank

Sovereign Bank

Susquehanna Patriot Bank

Wachovia

William W. Matz, Jr. Esq.

Wise Financial

Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, and through support from Lehigh University.  All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 610-758-3980.  All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

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