Lamar State College-Port Arthur Small Business Development Center
No-Cost Confidential Business Advising

Serving South Jefferson and Orange counties

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Become a Lamar State College-Port Arthur SBDC Client

The Lamar State College–Port Arthur 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 South Jefferson and Orange counties.

 
Dana Espinal
Director

Dana Espinal
Director

Startup, expansion, and construction project expert specializing in marketing and branding.

 
Alicia Benitez-Booker
Bilingual Business Advisor

Alicia Benitez-Booker
Bilingual Business Advisor

Bilingual Spanish-speaking business administration professional with workforce and organizational liaison experience.

 
Chi Tran
Bilingual Business Advisor

Chi Tran
Bilingual Program Manager

Bilingual Vietnamese-speaking program management professional supporting entrepreneurs through communication and resource coordination.

In-Person Events

Gain new business knowledge and skills through interactive, in-person training sessions covering a wide range of small business topics.

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Live Webinars

Register for free, live webinars and learn practical business strategies taught by experienced professionals and subject-matter experts.

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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.

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Success Story: Mid-America Contractors, LLC

Elizabeth Cravens, owner and president of Mid-America Contractors, partnered with the Lamar State College Port Arthur SBDC to strengthen the company’s financial position and long-term growth strategy. With guidance from the SBDC, she refined operations and explored new opportunities to expand the business. Today, the woman-owned construction and industrial services company generates more than $10 million in annual sales and employs more than 200 people across the region.

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Delivering Results That Matter

We support small businesses- and it shows. Our work drives measurable community impact.

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Address:
1401 Procter St.
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-6531
infoLSCPASBDC@lamarpa.edu

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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