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On Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers celebrated its 40th year of no-cost advising, training and partnering with North Dakota small business owners and entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p>\n

A gathering was held at the North Dakota Museum of Art featuring remarks from members of the ND SBDC team as well as the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, which houses ND SBDC’s main office in the Center for Business Engagement & Development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1986, ND SBDC advisors have worked alongside small business owners and entrepreneurs across North Dakota, helping them start, grow, strengthen and transition their businesses. By providing expertise, insights, and connections to resources, the ND SBDC supports client success and generates economic impact that strengthens communities across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the past 20 years alone, ND SBDC has\u00a0assisted\u00a0and trained more than\u00a022,000 clients, supported more than 2,200 business\u00a0launches\u00a0and helped generate\u00a0$1.43 billion\u00a0in capital formation across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tiffany Ford, ND SBDC state director, said the 40th anniversary marks both reflection and renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor four decades, ND SBDC has been a trusted partner for small business owners and communities across North Dakota,\u201d Ford said. \u201cThis milestone reminds us how important it is to keep learning,\u00a0adapting\u00a0and supporting the people who drive our state\u2019s economy. Our focus is to inspire small businesses to dream boldly, innovate fearlessly and thrive for generations to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

About ND SBDC<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The ND SBDC is a statewide outreach program of the Center for Business Engagement & Development within the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration at the University of North Dakota. The network offers confidential, no-cost business advising and training to help small businesses overcome challenges, scale operations and navigate financial and regulatory landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n

ND SBDC services are provided at no cost to clients, thanks to funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Bank of North Dakota and local supporters across the state. In accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328, a funding disclosure is available on the program’s\u00a0<\/span>website<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on ND SBDC programs or services, call 701.777.3700, email leadcenter@ndsbdc.org, visit ndsbdc.org, or connect with us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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