America's SBDC is the parent brand and the national association recognized by the federal government, by statute, as the representative of America’s Small Business development center (SBDC) network. established as a public/private partnership by Congress in 1980, the Small Business Development Center program is the most comprehensive, efficient, and effective small business assistance network in the nation. Our mission is to help new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership and existing small businesses remain competitive and profitable in the complex marketplace of an ever-changing global economy. America's SBDC Facts • Nearly 1,000 centers nationwide • SBDC centers reach more then 1.1 million Small Businesses nationwide • In 2008 generated nearly $5.6 billion in new sales • In 2008 saved an additional $6.4 billion in sales • Created 12,124 new businesses between 2007-2008 • Created 58,501 new fulltime jobs • Saved an additional 88,889 jobs Are you an America's SBDC Member? Then join the discussion in our LinkedIn Group "America's SBDC Members." Check us out on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/AmericasSBDC Follow us on Twitter. http://twitter.com/#!/ASBDC Read our blog! http://asbdcbizblog.blogspot.com/