|Name=LoneStar Small Business Development Center
|Classification=Development Center
|Convenience= Hella
|Developmental Stage= early
|Website= http://www.thisisatestlonestar.sbdcnetwork.net/lonestar/default.comasp|Start Date= 05/05/2005
|Non-Profit Status= Yes
|Contact Information= 1832-800813-000-9996674, sbdc@lonestar.edu
}}
The Lone Star College System Small Business Development Center works with existing companies to help them grow and compete in today's global economy. SBDC services are available for companies in every phase of the business life cycle, helping entrepreneurs make sound decisions and succeed. The SBDC also works with individuals to assist them with the development of new businesses and their operations. The resulting improvement in business performance leads to job creation, investments, and economic growth in our community.
==Programs==
'''Services include:''' <br />
-Professional Business Management Consulting Services<br />
-Free and Low Cost Workshops and Seminars<br />
-SBA-Guaranteed and Conventional Loan Assistance<br />
-Referral Service to Professional Service Providers<br />
-International Trade Program<br />
-Procurement Technical Assistance Center-Government Contracting<br />
'''Comprehensive Business Library''' <br />
The Lone Star College System SBDC’s staff of highly trained consultants offers FREE confidential business management consulting services.Our consultants are experienced business owners with over 50 years of business ownership experience who can assist existing business owners with their business or with starting a new business. They can also help you create a business and marketing plan, review your financials, resolve problems, and make solid business decisions, etc. <br />
'''Seminars'''<br />
Through our affiliation with The University of Houston SBDC we are able to offer an extensive program of small business related training seminars.