Lane Small Business Development Center
Business Development & Employer Training Services
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Services and Resources for Business Development and Growth


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Serving All Stages of Business

Start a Business Start a Business
Start your business, develop an action plan, and grow your idea into a profitable enterprise.
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Growing the Business Growing the Business
Take your business to the next level.
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For Employers For Employers
Training services for new and established employers, from leadership to customized skill development and much more!
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Business Tools and Resources for Lane County
Introducing a community resource for area business owners and startups.

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Business Owner Highlights

Rainbow Optics
"It's hard to believe, but we're at the end of our management training courses as of tomorrow. ...It's been a pleasure working...
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Small Business Management Program Helps a Local Business with Growing Pains
By Chris Cunningham The first few years Lane Community College alums Zach Erdmann and Lyndsey Billington operated their fledgling business from...
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News, Announcements, & Events

02/20/2012 - New Business Program for Contractors Available
ODOT Small Business Management Program The Oregon Department of Transportation is sponsoring the fourth annual Small Business Management (SBM) Program...
02/20/2012 - New Online Business Program Starts at the SBDC
Want to learn more about how technology can help you run your business more efficiently? Want to build a good...
02/20/2012 - Small Business Management Program Now Taking Reservations for Fall Start
Plan ahead, sign up now by contacting Gary Smith, instructor at 541.463.4614.



No-Cost Business Advising


Business advisors are available to guide you through the process, assist with workshop, class and resource referrals. All advising is professional, confidential, and no-cost to your business.

"I would recommend the SBDC to anyone starting a business or just wanting to grow their small business.” —Kim Powell, Avenue Tattoo

Human Resource Management Courses



SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management and Test Prep courses are generally held Fall and/or Spring Terms. Call 541.463.5255 for details and register early to avoid late fees. Contact Dennis Carr for program information at 541.463.5585. More details.




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A partnership program with Lane Community College, the Oregon Business Development Department (Lottery Funds), and U.S. Small Business Administration (Federal Funds).


“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”, “Financed in part with lottery funds awarded by the Oregon Business Development Department,” and primarily funded by Lane Community College.


“All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA,” the Oregon Business Development Department, or Lane Community College. Material subject to change without notice.


Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Disability Resources at 541.463.5150 (voice) or 541.463.3079 (TTY), or stop by Building 1, Room 218 on the LCC main campus.

All SBA funded programs offered are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Lane SBDC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Service Provider.