The New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest center, the Lower Hudson Valley SBDC, at St. Thomas Aquinas College. This expansion marks a significant milestone as the first new SBDC location in New York State in over 15 years. The center will provide comprehensive business support services to small businesses in Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam counties, furthering the SBDC’s mission to empower entrepreneurs and strengthen local economies.
The transition from the Rockland SBDC to the new facilities at St. Thomas Aquinas College ensures uninterrupted, high-quality advisement, education, and research services for the region’s business community. By joining forces with the College, the SBDC aims to leverage the institution’s resources, expertise, and vibrant student body to enhance its impact. By joining forces with the College, the SBDC aims to leverage the institution’s resources, expertise, and vibrant student body to enhance its impact.
“We are honored to partner with the SBDC and welcome them to our campus,” said College President Ken Daly. “This collaboration strengthens our mission of fostering workforce development and experiential learning while providing valuable opportunities for our students. Together, we will help empower local businesses, drive job creation, and make a positive impact on our region’s economy.”
Sonya Smith, State Director of the New York SBDC, expressed her excitement about the partnership: “This marks our first new center in New York State in over 15 years, and we’re excited to partner with the visionary leadership at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Together, we aim to create a hub of expertise and education that will empower small businesses and drive economic growth across the Lower Hudson Valley.”
The new center will also foster collaboration between the SBDC and the College’s faculty and students, creating opportunities for experiential learning while delivering cutting-edge advisement to local businesses.
Stay tuned for details about an official launch event to celebrate this exciting milestone. In the meantime, visit nysbdc.org for more information about the New York SBDC and lowerhvsbdc.org for more information about the Lower Hudson Valley SBDC.
St. Thomas Aquinas College President Ken Daly (left) and Louis Scamardella, Center Director of the Lower Hudson Valley SBDC (right)
“This partnership with St. Thomas Aquinas College is an opportunity for us to tap into the skills and creative talents of the College’s student body and faculty to deliver the highest quality advisement to the small business community in Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam counties.”
Louis Scamardella, Center Director of the Lower Hudson Valley SBDC
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