When small businesses succeed, entire communities succeed, too. BEDC links students, faculty, and staff from the Michael G. Foster School of Business with a racially and ethnically diverse business and nonprofit community to:

• Expand students’ knowledge and skills
• Help small businesses grow, create and retain jobs
• Open educational opportunities for under-represented minority students
• Stimulate innovative economic development research

How can BEDC help you?

• Small business owners: BEDC offers a range of services and educational programs to help your business grow and thrive.
• Board or staff member of a nonprofit: BEDC can help you build business expertise.
• Foster School of Business student: BEDC can help you put your education to work in a small business or community organization that needs your help.
• Business executive: BEDC can link you with a highly promising company that can use your expertise to reach their goals.

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