Fort Bend County Small Business Development Center
No-Cost Confidential Business Advising

Serving Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton counties

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The Fort Bend County Small Business Development Center provides no-cost, confidential business advising delivered by knowledgeable professionals with experience across diverse industries. Advising staff support entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage of the business life cycle and provide guidance on planning, financing, marketing, and operations while serving Fort Bend, Matagorda, and Wharton counties.

 
Kimberly Thomas
Director

Kimberly Thomas
Director

Financial services and business advising leader specializing in planning, banking, and client strategy.

 
Carolann Peters
Business Advisor

Carolann Peters
Business Advisor

Operations and entrepreneurial expert specializing in turnaround strategy and business growth.

 
Daniel Luu
Business Advisor

Daniel Luu
Business Advisor

Trilingual Vietnamese, French, and Cantonese startup strategist specializing in innovation and market expansion.

 
Anjanique Mba
Program Manager

Anjanique Mba
Program Manager

Program and brand management professional supporting marketing, operations, and client engagement.

In-Person Events

Gain new business knowledge and skills through interactive, in-person training sessions covering a wide range of small business topics.

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Live Webinars

Register for free, live webinars and learn practical business strategies taught by experienced professionals and subject-matter experts.

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Recorded Webinars

Access on-demand webinars anytime to explore key business topics at your own pace and revisit expert insights when it’s convenient for you.

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Success Story: KK Cheesecakes

Twin sisters Kendal and Kelby Norfleet partnered with the Fort Bend County SBDC to grow KK Cheesecakes from a college passion project into a thriving dessert brand. With guidance from advisor Kimberly Thomas on business planning, pricing, marketing and operations, the sisters expanded their customer base through pop-ups, events and online orders.

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Delivering Results That Matter

We support small businesses- and it shows. Our work drives measurable community impact.

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Address:
1116 Morton St.
Richmond, TX 77469
(713) 743-5550
sbdcfortbend@uh.edu

Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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