Become a Houston SBDC Client
The Houston Small Business Development Center provides no-cost, confidential business advising delivered by knowledgeable professionals with experience across diverse industries. Advising staff support entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage of the business life cycle and provide guidance on planning, financing, marketing, and operations while serving Central and North Harris County.
Director
Kim Way
Director
Brand and franchise expert with small business ownership and retail operations experience.
Business Advisor
Charles Capers
Business Advisor
Commercial banking advisor specializing in small business finance and portfolio management.
Business Advisor
LeeVera Smith
Business Advisor
Banking and business advisory professional specializing in small business startup, growth, and financing strategies.
Business Advisor
Don Yokovich
Business Advisor
Operations and strategy executive specializing in planning, finance, and supply chain management.
Business Advisor
Rosa Perez-Albarran
Business Advisor
Bilingual Spanish-speaking business planning and finance advisor supporting startups, growth, and international trade.
Business Advisor
Erica Magallon
Business Advisor
Bilingual advisor specializing in strategy, marketing, international trade, and sales.
Business Advisor
Tim Stanley
Business Advisor
Financial and capital access advisor specializing in SBA, private equity, and startups.
Business Advisor
Jimmy Nguyen
Business Advisor
Bilingual Vietnamese-speaking financial strategy advisor specializing in analysis, funding strategies, and risk management.
Program Manager
Malia Serrette
Program Manager
Program management professional supporting entrepreneurship, operations, and small business growth.
In-Person Events
Gain new business knowledge and skills through interactive, in-person training sessions covering a wide range of small business topics.
Live Webinars
Register for free, live webinars and learn practical business strategies taught by experienced professionals and subject-matter experts.
Recorded Webinars
Access on-demand webinars anytime to explore key business topics at your own pace and revisit expert insights when it’s convenient for you.
Success Story: South Post Oak Recycling Center
Brandi Harleaux partnered with the Houston SBDC to strengthen and grow her family’s recycling business, South Post Oak Recycling Center (SPORC). With guidance on business strategy, marketing and succession planning, she successfully transitioned into ownership and modernized the company’s operations.
Delivering Results That Matter
We support small businesses- and it shows. Our work drives measurable community impact.
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Address:
1455 West Loop South, Suite 900
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 752-8400
sbdcmetro@uh.edu
