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About Us

Northwest Texas SBDC is a part of America’s SBDC’s nationwide network of nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories.
 
SBDCs are hosted by leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies, and private partners, and funded in part by the United States Congress through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

America's SBDC at Abilene is hosted by Texas Tech University to provide no-cost business consulting and training to new and existing businesses. Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can come to us for face-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on a variety of topics. Learn more about how Abilene SBDC is helping local businesses start, grow and thrive.


Vision
To be a leading economic development organization by empowering entrepreneurs.

​Mission
To provide high-quality business consulting, training, and research to assist small businesses through an experienced workforce and collaborating partnerships.


Values
Integrity
Kaizen
Accountability
Innovation
Teamwork


Meet the Abilene SBDC Team

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Manzel McGhee

Regional Director

Senior Business Counselor

Phone: (325) 670-0300

Email: manzel.mcghee@ttu.edu

Cindy Gonzales

Program Coordinator

Phone: (325) 670-0300

Email: cindy.gonzales@ttu.edu

Contact Us

Phone: (325)-670-0300

​Address: 749 Gateway St., Building C, Suite 301

Abilene, TX 79602

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© 2026 America's SBDC

A Member of the NWT SBDC Region Network.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SBDC services are provided to all U.S. citizens and legal residents in accordance with Federal funding requirements. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

 

Hours of Operation

Monday: 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday: 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday: 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Thursday: 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Friday: 8AM - 12PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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