Our mission is to accelerate Ohio's economy by helping people in Stark and Wayne counties start, sustain and grow their businesses.

The Small Business Development Center, Kent State University at Stark is a fully funded, non-profit organization that is devoted to helping small businesses grow and individuals start new, small businesses. We do this through training programs and consultation sessions which are scheduled in advance. All counselors within the SBDC are required to complete a rigorous certification program to become a Certified Business Advisor (CBA) before they can begin meeting with clients. Additionally, c...

The Small Business Development Center, Kent State University at Stark is a fully funded, non-profit organization that is devoted to helping small businesses grow and individuals start new, small businesses. We do this through training programs and consultation sessions which are scheduled in advance. All counselors within the SBDC are required to complete a rigorous certification program to become a Certified Business Advisor (CBA) before they can begin meeting with clients. Additionally, counselors must renew their certification on an annual basis by completing 20 hours of coursework each year.