Become a Lee College SBDC Client
The Lee College 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 Chambers, East Harris, and Liberty counties.
Director
Laura Kunefke
Director
Commercial lending and financial strategy advisor with firsthand small business ownership experience.
Program Manager
Victoria Jaramillo
Program Manager
Finance and marketing professional supporting entrepreneurs with strategy, branding, and small business growth.
In-Person Events
Gain new business knowledge and skills through interactive, in-person training sessions covering a wide range of small business topics.
Live Webinars
Register for free, live webinars and learn practical business strategies taught by experienced professionals and subject-matter experts.
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.
Success Story: A to Zed Photography
Photographer Zed Hawthorne partnered with the Lee College SBDC after relocating to Baytown and seeking to expand his client base in the Houston area. With guidance from advisor Laura Kunefke, he refined his marketing strategy, strengthened his online presence and leveraged AI tools to enhance branding, content creation and audience engagement.
Delivering Results That Matter
We support small businesses- and it shows. Our work drives measurable community impact.
Lee College SBDC 2025 Impact Data
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Address:
909 Decker Dr., Suite 105
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 425-6309
LeeCollegeSBDC@lee.edu
