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Small Business Development Center at Clark

our mission

We educate and empower our clients to build profitable businesses.

In the past 2 years:

  • 1200+Clients were assisted
  • 40 Graduate Interns were hired
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Business advising services

Our business advisors guide and empower our clients throughout the life of their business so they can make effective decisions and build thriving, sustainable, and profitable businesses.

Massachusetts SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the U.S.

Click here to register for no-cost, confidential advising services

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Learning and mentorship programs

We engage Clark students to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience through our internship program where they are guided by experienced mentors and experts.

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Support workshops and trainings

We provide our network with customized workshops and trainings in Business Planning, Marketing and Social Media, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and more.

Massachusetts SBDC training events are supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, you certify that you are legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.

How we do it

We aspire to lead the industry with innovative solutions, personalized strategies, and a commitment to excellence that drives sustainable growth for entrepreneurs and young professionals.

  • Small business accelerator
  • Clark consulting group
  • Business leadership academy

Meet our Advisors

Tom Herald

Tom Herald

Regional Director

Tony Fiore

Tony Fiore

Senior Business Advisor

Munir Khan

Munir Khan

Senior Business Advisor

Sarah Dolan

Sarah Doran

Client Services Manager

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A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development under cooperative agreement SBAOEDSB250134-01-00 through the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Isenberg School of Management. SBDCs are a program supported by and funded in part through a cooperative agreement with SBA. SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the U.S. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities.