Office of Entrepreneurial Development

The Office of Entrepreneurial Development’s mission is to help small businesses start, grow, and compete in global markets by providing quality training, counseling, and access to resources.

The Office of Entrepreneurial Development (OED) oversees a network of programs and services that support the training and counseling needs of small business. It is the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) technical assistance arm with resource partners located throughout the country.

Programs and services within OED's network include:

• Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) - A broadband service delivery network of 63 lead centers and more than 900 service centers designed to make a significant, strategic investment in building and enhancing local economies within the United States.
• Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) - With more than 100 locations, WBCs promote the growth of women-owned businesses through programs that address business training and technical assistance, and provide access to credit and capital, federal contracts, and international trade opportunities.
• SCORE – A nonprofit SBA Resource Partner, provides free mentoring to entrepreneurs and small business owners through its nationwide network of 10,000 volunteers across 250+ chapters, offering clients invaluable access to experienced business professional who provide personalized guidance based on real-world expertise.
• SBA Learning Platform – Offers entrepreneurs and small business owners free, on-demand online courses covering essential business topics from startup fundamentals to growth strategies, providing convenient, self-paced education designed by small business experts.

OEE’s specific initiatives include SBA’s free online Learning Center, SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Initiative, and a range of other partnerships.

Office of Entrepreneurial Development
409 3rd St. SW, Suite 6200
Washington, DC 20416

Email: OED@sba.gov