THE SUCCESS OF ONTARIO'S SBDC PROGRAM

ABSTRACT This study describes an empirical survey of over 300 Small Business Development Corporations established in Ontario between 1979 and 1983. A questionnaire survey and followup interviews of the SBDCs are described, with a summary of SBDCs' investment experience to date. Finally, conclusions regarding the operations of the SBDCs to date lead to recommendations for changes in the program and implications for future operations.