About SBDCs
The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN) provides advising, training, online courses and resources for businesses throughout our state. Our 19 conveniently-located Centers assist business people like you in every aspect of business development and management.
Oregon’s SBDCs deliver our services to anyone who owns or operates a business or is planning to start a business. We work with businesses in every industry and at every stage of growth from start-ups to well-established companies, from one employee to 500. In addition to no-cost confidential advising, we offer training and online courses that cover a wide range of business topics.
The Oregon Small Business Development Network was launched in 1983 and is part of a national network of Small Business Development Centers. The Oregon Network is a well-established partnership between 17 Oregon community colleges, two state universities, the US Small Business Administration and the Oregon Business Development Department.
Our mission is “Helping Build Oregon’s Best Businesses,” and that is what we do. For more information about all that we can do for your business, see what we offer.
Protecting People and Property
Knight Vision Security first launched in Albany in 2009, but a family health crisis forced the company to suspend operations until 2010 when Frederick took the LBCC MicroBusiness program and got his first security client in Albany.
“Nothing can fully prepare you for the unexpected in business, but the class really helped me make sure I had all the pieces together and that I had a network to turn to as my business took off,” says Frederick. “My advisor, Scottie Jones, was always there for me, willing to answer questions and steer me to the right resources.”
Since that time Knight Vision Security has grown to 7 full time and 13 part time, on-call personnel with various specialties. Some are armed, in full compliance with state gun safety and handling laws. The company provides on-site security services for a major health insurance provider in Albany as well as contract services for OSU events, transportation of valuables and ATM repair security. They also provide body guards and security for celebrity events.
Frederick first got into the personal protection service in 1994 in New York. He started as a mall protection and security officer and moved up to manage the entire operation before starting his own security company. In 2001 he moved his family to Oregon. He still operates the New York office and is has started a field office in Florida as well.
“I love my work. I love putting on my uniform. I know I’m going to help somebody be safe today. “
His webpage, www.knightvisioninc.us is his main customer portal. His reputation is his primary sales strategy, with recommendations from satisfied customers delivering the majority of his business growth.
About The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network
The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN) is a partnership of the Small Business Administration, the Oregon Economic Development Department and Oregon community colleges and universities. Nineteen Small Business Development Centers around the state provide free business development consulting to Oregon small businesses, as well as training and referrals to other resources and services. To locate the SBDC nearest you, visit http://www.BizCenter.org, or contact OSBDCN at (541) 463-5250.
