​For over twenty years, the SBDC has been providing small businesses with the information and tools they need to thrive and prosper in the San Diego region. The San Diego SBDC is based at Southwestern College and serves the area along interstate 8 including the beach communities, Mission Valley, Del Cerro, and East County. We also serve all businesses south of interstate 8 to the international border including National City, Chula Vista, Southeast San Diego, San Ysidro, Coronado, South San Diego, and Imperial Beach.

The SBDC's number one priority is to support and empower small businesses growth. Through a team of professionals, the SBDC helps entrepreneurs develop and expand operations. This partnership fosters job creation and retention, capital investments and dynamic innovation that supports a higher quality of life for our community.