The SBDC at IRSC provides Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie County residents with increased and more convenient access to free management counseling and workshops to help small business owners and entrepreneurs succeed in today’s challenging business environment. Business owners can come to the center for counseling, information and educational programs geared especially towards small businesses. Business analysts are available, by appointment, at all IRSC campuses, ensuring a dedicated SBDC presence in all four counties served by the College.

Small Business Development Centers all over the State of Florida have assisted potential and existing business owners by providing advice, training and information they need to start, grow, and profit. With funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration and partners ranging from institutions of higher learning to state agencies to municipalities, to private organizations, SBDCs are able to offer this management assistance to business owners at little or no cost.