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.
Director
Dana Espinal
Director
Startup, expansion, and construction project expert specializing in marketing and branding.
Bilingual Business Advisor
Alicia Benitez-Booker
Bilingual Business Advisor
Bilingual Spanish-speaking business administration professional with workforce and organizational liaison experience.
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.
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: 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.
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
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