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About the SBDC

Who We Are

We are and economic development organization that creates jobs by providing assistance to new business startups and by helping existing businesses solve problems and expand efficiently and profitably.

The West Texas A&M University Small Business Development Center is part of a nationwide network of SBDC programs and is affiliated with and supported by West Texas A&M University in Canyon.  It is one of six centers that comprise the Northwest Texas Regional SBDC Network.

The Center is a nonprofit entity that receives financial support from WTAMU, the United States Small Business Administration, the State of Texas and other public and private agencies.

The WTAMU SBDC provides counseling and seminar training for potential and existing businesses located in the top twenty-five counties of the Texas Panhandle.  In addition, the Center acts as a resource center, integrating the resources available to businesses through the public, private and educational sectors.

What We Do

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We provide free and confidential one-on-one consulting specializing in the following: Startup Planning, Business Plans, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financing and Investors, Marketing and Advertising, Internet Operations.

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We conduct workshops and seminars throughout the year on a variety of topics.  (A reasonable fee may be charged with a satisfaction guarantee.)

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We locate resources useful to business.

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We perform research.

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We perform specialized services as requested.

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We work with WTAMU's Enterprise Network to assist business clients in all network incubators.

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We work with local Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development organizations to provide all our services Panhandle-wide.

How We Work With You

To receive free and confidential counseling, you are asked only to call for an appointment, 806-372-5151, and complete a "Request for Services" information form.  The cost associated with counseling is paid for by the Small Business Administration.  Our offices are open normal business hours.  To get the most value out of the time you are investing, you will want to bring all relevant information with you, especially financial data or estimates.

Our Qualifications

Our staff counselors have real-world experience owning and operating businesses, as well as the relevant academic credentials.

David Dickerson David Dickerson, Business Consultant
bullet Bilingual English/Spanish
bullet B.B.A. in Finance
bullet Launched two start-up businesses
Julie Attebury Julie Attebury, Business Consultant
bulletLicensed real estate broker
bulletM.B.A. in General Business
bulletExperience in finance/structure of family businesses
PJ Pronger P.J. Pronger, Director
bullet Certified Internet Webmaster
bullet M.P.A. in Accounting
bullet Thirty years of business ownership

Satisfied Clients

All our clients are afforded complete confidentiality concerning their business information, but many of them have volunteered to serve as references.  These businesses represent the success that is attainable through planning and commitment.

2002 Texas Small Business of the Year

2000 National Small Business of the Year Runnerup

Winner of the Amarillo Enterprise Challenge

 

701 S Taylor,  Ste 118    Amarillo, TX  79101     e-mail    806-372-5151
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