The Northeastern California SBDC - Greater Sierra Small Business Development Center maintains a staff of highly qualified consultants - business people who have been there, done that - to assist our clients.  Meeting with these consultants is at no cost to SBDC clients. 

To schedule an appointment (we are unable to accommodate walk-in appointments at this time) contact our office at (530) 823-4230.  Please Note:  Attendance at one of our introductory seminars may be required prior to this one-on-one consulting.

SBDC Director

Panda Morgan

Panda Morgan served as a business consultant for the Greater Sacramento and Yuba Community College SBDC's for thirteen years, specializing in writing business plans, personnel handbooks and marketing strategies. She worked with clients to assist them in structuring their business plan and pro forma projections toward the goal of securing financing. Learn more about Panda.

Our Consultants

Don Brewer

In addition to his position as Consultant for the Greater Sierra SBDC, Don is currently the Business Development Manager for Cypress Home Loan Corp. in Roseville.  Don has over forty years in the retail business.  Learn more about Don.

Douglas A. Freeman

Douglas offers 25 years of experience in all phases of financial management with high technology, manufacturing, service and construction companies.  Consulting specialties include business planning, budgeting, cash management and general business operations.  As a former bank lending officer, he has expertise in the business loan packaging process.  Learn more about Douglas.

Lani Lott

Consulting specialties include business planning, market research, business feasibility, financial projections, visual merchandising strategies, special event and promotion planning, image building techniques, storefront and interior assessments, using technology to build customer loyalty and implementation marketing/promotional strategies.  Learn more about Lani.

David B. McDougall

Dave can assist you in starting your own business, properly setting up your accounting records, evaluating your market niche, and generally reviewing the feasibility of your concept.  For existing businesses, Dave brings a unique perspective based on his varied background and can assist in virtually any issue.  Learn more about David.

Barbara Read

Barbara Read has twenty years of marketing and management experience in both large and small companies. Learn more about Barbara.

Amy Schulz

Amy's consulting specialties include business planning, market research, social media, branding, marketing and youth entrepreneurship mentoring. Amy is currently the Director of  Workforce Innovation Partnerships and a SIFE Sam Walton Fellow for Feather River College.