The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of a statewide network created to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs grow or launch their business venture. Funded in part by the U. S. Small Business Administration and the State of New York, the Pace SBDC combines the resources of Pace University, the private sector, and government to enable small businesses to reach their full potential. Since our start in 1986, the Center's experienced and NYS-certified business advisors have worked directly with more than 16,000 small businesses, helping them to invest over $170 million in the area's economy, and create or save over 7,000 jobs.