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Executive Director, Tyler Junior College Small Business Development Center. The SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC is designed to provide small businesses with the practical assistance needed to survive, grow, and prosper. The SBDC program is part of a nationwide system that links the resources of federal, state, and local government to those of colleges, universities, and the private sector to meet the specialized needs of small businesses. Advising and other services are provided by qualified professionals.