Economic Impact Analysis for the UT Tyler - Longview Small Business Development Center

Authors

• Manuel Reyes-Loya, University of Texas at TylerFollow
• Cecilia Cuellar, University of Texas at Tyler
• Marilyn Young, University of Texas at Tyler
• Sara Maldonado, University of Texas at Tyler
• Pedro Gallardo-Toledo, University of Texas at Tyler

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 4-1-2025

Abstract

This report analyzes the economic impact of the University of Texas at Tyler–Longview Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on the East Texas region. It examines both the center's operational contributions and the effects of the services it provides to local businesses. Between 2020 and 2024, SBDC-supported businesses generated approximately $49.8 million in economic output, with projections of $34.9 million more through 2027. The center's own operations contributed about $3.5 million, with additional expected output of $2.6 million. Using an input-output model, the study highlights the SBDC's role in fostering regional entrepreneurship and economic growth, demonstrating its importance as both a direct economic contributor and a catalyst for business development in East Texas.

Persistent Identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/10950/5024

Recommended Citation

Reyes-Loya, Manuel; Cuellar, Cecilia; Young, Marilyn; Maldonado, Sara; and Gallardo-Toledo, Pedro, "Economic Impact Analysis for the UT Tyler - Longview Small Business Development Center" (2025). Whitepapers and Technical Reports. Paper 11.