Rockland Community College SBDC to Close; New Center Opening Soon

The New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) announces the closing of the Rockland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), effective 12/31/24. Plans are underway by the center and state staff to open a new center in the region soon after the New Year to ensure continued, consistent, and seamless support.

The NYSBDC would like to extend its deepest gratitude to Rockland Community College for hosting the Rockland SBDC and for their unwavering support of local small businesses since 1987. Over the last 37 years, the Rockland Center has served over 21,000 small business clients and brought a financial impact of over $800 million to the region. The college has served as a vital resource for entrepreneurs and business owners, helping to strengthen the regional economy through expert advising and training programs.

“We are immensely grateful to Rockland Community College for their partnership and dedication to the success of the Rockland SBDC,” said Sonya Smith, State Director of the NYSBDC. “While this chapter closes, we remain committed to ensuring small businesses in the region continue to receive the guidance and resources they need to thrive. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement very shortly on a new center that will be servicing the same region and clients. We hope this will give us the opportunity to expand coverage and program support for entrepreneurs and small businesses.”

With overlapping coverage areas, small businesses seeking assistance in advance of the new center opening up can access services from other nearby NYSBDC locations.