Strategic Plan

The 2008-2012 Strategic Plan was developed to guide the SBDC program through the year 2012. This comprehensive Strategic Plan outlines specific goals and strategic objectives for the Pennsylvania SBDC to accomplish during this 5-year period:

Goal 1

The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers will increase its capacity so that the following results will be achieved by SBDC clients:

  • 4,000 new businesses opened;
  • sales expanded at a rate twice that of other Pennsylvania businesses to attain an increase in new sales of $3 billion; and
  • improved prosperity.

Goal 2

All stakeholders will recognize and value the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers as the leading statewide comprehensive consultative and educational resource for entrepreneurs and small businesses that also contributes to the missions of the host institutions.