Doing Business with BoeingDecember 6, 2011

South Carolina Small Business South Carolina Small Business Development CentersDevelopment Centers

Who We AreWho We Are• Economic development organization

providing business management assistance to small businesses

• Nationwide network of 63 programs

• Professional, trained consultants

• Operate under SBA and national accreditation standards

• Includes both SBDC and PTAC in S.C.

The SC SBDC MissionThe SC SBDC Mission

To advance South Carolina’s economic development by helping entrepreneurs grow

successful businesses.

How We Carry Out Our How We Carry Out Our MissionMission

• 17 Locations in urban & rural South Carolina

• A team of 40 professionals who provide:– Free confidential private consulting– Educational workshops and seminars– Referrals & joint services with service

partners– Special in-depth projects– Tools, resources and information

Collaboration is key to success.

Who We ServeWho We Serve

Mature, existing businesses

Entrepreneurs considering or starting a business

All industry segments

Small businesses throughout S.C.

For profit organizations

Typical PartnersTypical Partners• Banks and other lenders

• Local and state chambers

• Other small business service providers

• Universities and colleges

• Federal, state and local governments

• Private industry sponsors

Our ResultsOur Results

Our Five Year Results (2006 to 6/2011):  

– Jobs created & retained: 6,304– Government contract awards: > $1 B – Financing obtained: $382 M– Businesses started: 506– Small businesses served: 26,109

Services We ProvideServices We Provide

• Internal financial management• Access to capital• Business plan development• Operations & H.R. systems• Government contracting• Marketing plans & implementation• Strategic planning• Sales & growth strategies…..etc.

Additional ServicesAdditional ServicesPotential Boeing Suppliers Potential Boeing Suppliers

Assistance with:• Basic quality processes, metrics, SPC tools• Basic technology requirements & assessments• Employee requirements: talent/HR review• Diversification plans/fit with core business• Introduction & guidance on exporting (with

partners)

Additional Services Potential Boeing Suppliers

CCR RegistrationsCompleting ORCACertification for Women Owned Small

Business. (WOSB)Facilitate networking & identifying

points of contact◦ Boeing◦ Prime contractors◦ Government agencies

Review solicitations from BoeingAssist contractors with writing

proposals to Boeing

Collaboration Collaboration Key to SuccessKey to Success

• SC qualified suppliers

• Small business growth

• Profitability

• Client satisfaction

• Economic health

Michele AbrahamState Director

South Carolina SBDCDarla Moore School of Business

1705 College St.Columbia, S.C. 29208mabraham@sc.edu

803-777-3130

www.SCSBDC.comwww.facebook.com/SCSBDC