Kentucky Small Business Development Center

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center has been assisting the Commonwealth’s small business community for 40 years! With 17 service centers statewide and an experienced and knowledgeable staff, KSBDC provides unparalleled coaching and training services that help existing business owners and potential entrepreneurs succeed. Our services include: one-on-one management coaching, training workshops, market research, loan packaging help, assistance with financial projections and information needed to make informed business decisions. KSBDC is co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is administered by the University of Kentucky in partnership with regional universities, community and private colleges, and the private sector. Our Vision The Kentucky Small Business Development Center network is a premier provider of business services that empower entrepreneurs with practical information, skills, and strategies that make measurable, positive impact on the performance of their businesses and, by extension, on the communities in which they work. Our Mission Kentucky Small Business Development Center strengthens Kentucky’s economy through the delivery of high quality, in-depth and hands-on business coaching to existing and start-up businesses, creating both wealth and jobs.