Economic Development
Small Business Development Center
School of Business
Mr. Henry Turner
Phone 202-806-1550
Fax 202-806-1777
Email hturner@howard.edu
Through a network of business service centers, the
Small Business Development Center Network provides
free one-to-one counseling and at-cost workshops
to prospective and existing small businesses on
topics such as: business plan development, finance,
cash flow management, human resource issues,
marketing, and international trade. The Center is a
resource created by the partnership of the US Small
Business Administration and Howard University.
DC Small Business Development Center
at Howard University Center for Urban Progress
Dr. Teresa Lawrence
Phone 202-671-2828
Fax 202-671-2597
Email tlawrence@howard.edu
The DC Small Business Development Center is an
outgrowth of a cooperative agreement among the U.S.
Small Business Administration, Howard University,
and the District of Columbia Government. It is a
proven partnership between local government and the
University in meeting the community development and
small business needs of the communities surrounding
Howard’s central campus. The Center works in
collaboration with the business community, professional
associations, local governments, federal government
agencies and area universities to deliver counseling,
training and technical assistance in all aspects of
business management. It supports the development
of new business ventures and provides management
assistance.
The services offered by the Center include, but are not
limited to, assisting small businesses with financing,
marketing, business planning, market research and
procurement. Staff are trained business counselors
who provide free one-on-one counseling to clients
in both English and Spanish. The program operates
year-round.
Career Counseling
Banneker High School Community Partnership
School of Business
Mr. Ray Smith
Phone 202-238-2578
Fax 202-797-6393
Email: rjsmith@howard.edu
This program provides instruction in conflict resolution
in the business environment. High school students
are assisted in building the skills needed for careers in
business management.
CapComm
School of Communications
Department of Journalism
Dr. Rochelle Ford
Phone 202-806-5124
Fax 202-806-9227
Email rocford@Howard.edu
CapComm is a Department of Journalism advertising
and public relations agency that serves the University
community, student organizations and small businesses
in the local community. It has, for example, provided
advertising services for area restaurants and Howard |
