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Monday, November 07, 2022Florida SBDC Network State Director Named Among State’s Most Influential Leaders
The Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal provider of business assistance, is pleased to announce that Greg Britton, state director, has been named among the state’s most influential business leaders by Florida Trend. This week, the magazine published the “Florida 500” list, which highlights the 500 most influential people in Florida. According to Florida Trend, “this immense, research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend has resulted in a personal, engaging look at the state’s most
Thursday, June 02, 2022Florida SBDC Network Urges Preparation for Hurricane Season
The Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, urges small business owners to prepare for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins today and extends through Nov. 30. According to a forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2022 season is predicted to be above-normal, with a range of 14 to 21 named storms, of which six to 10 could become hurricanes, including three to six major hurricanes. The Florida SBDC Network encourages
Wednesday, May 25, 2022Florida SBDC Announces Inaugural Small Business Success Summit
The Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit will take place June 27-28, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. This inaugural event will bring small business owners, Florida SBDC Network experienced business consultants, and partners from across the state together to help small business owners access capital, win contracts, and make valuable connections. The summit will feature keynote speakers, over 12 breakout sessions, and networking opportunities that will allow small business professionals to walk away with
Monday, May 02, 2022Florida SBDC Network, FloridaMakes Announce Partnership to Aid State's Small Manufacturers
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and FloridaMakes have formalized a strategic partnership to support Florida’s small manufacturers. The partnership will provide greater access to and awareness of Florida SBDC Network and FloridaMakes training and resources for small manufacturers in Florida. The agreement will foster greater communication, cross-referrals, understanding of each other’s services, and collaboration on training and programs for small manufacturers across the
Friday, April 29, 2022Discover How To Boost Productivity, Find Your Audience Online, Create Social Media Content & Protect Your Data at BizTech
BizTech is back! Join us on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, for a conference connecting Destin area small business owners and employees with technology-related information, marketing strategies, and the companies they need to get their brand noticed, convert fans into customers, and increase their bottom line. Sessions include the following: Where Should You Place Your Digital Marketing Dollars, Keeping Your Electronic Assets Safe, Identifying the Best Social Media Platform for Your Audience & Message, Creating
Thursday, October 28, 2021Florida SBDC Network Announces Appointments, Reappointments to Statewide Advisory Board
The Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal provider of business assistance, announced recent appointments and reappointments to its statewide advisory board. Kevin Carr, Rick Rodriguez Piña, Nathan Sparks, Harry Timmons, and Cathlee Tomkow were appointed, and Beth Cicchetti, Jason Clement, and Michelle Dennard were reappointed. The board is responsible for advising, counseling, and conferring with the CEO of the Florida SBDC Network to ensure the interests of small businesses are represented in the
Monday, August 02, 2021Florida SBDC Network, UWF Haas Center, Florida Chamber Foundation, CareerSource Florida Announce COVID Small Business Impact Survey 2.0
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the Florida Chamber Foundation, CareerSource Florida, and the University of West Florida Haas Center today released new data from the second phase of a research study to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on the state’s small businesses as the pandemic and subsequent economic impacts surpassed the one-year mark. The Small Business COVID Impact Survey 2.0 garnered more than 1,100 responses. The survey served as a follow-up to a survey
Monday, May 24, 2021Florida SBDC Network Celebrates 45th Anniversary
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, will celebrate its 45th anniversary this year. The network’s anniversary theme “Decades dedicated to helping small businesses grow and succeed” reflects the Florida SBDC’s mission and celebrates the more than 1.4 million small businesses the network has helped since its inception. “Our 45-year story is a testament to the hard work and support of our team, partners, and our
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Florida SBDC Network, Senator Marco Rubio to Host Virtual Small Business Resiliency Conference
Florida’s small businesses are invited to register for the Virtual Small Business Resiliency Conference: Sustain the Pivot, a no-cost event hosted by the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the Office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. The event will take place May 18-19, 2021. This multi-day, virtual conference will equip Florida’s small businesses with the strategies and resources needed to navigate the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and connect them with resource providers who can aid
Monday, November 23, 2020Florida SBDC Network, Florida Chamber Foundation, UWF Haas Center Unveil COVID-19 Small Business Study
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, Florida Chamber Foundation, and University of West Florida Haas Center are pleased to release The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Florida’s Small Businesses, a new study examining the impact of the coronavirus on the state’s small businesses and extent of damage to their business operations. Preliminary findings from the study were unveiled during a panel at the Florida Chamber’s virtual Future of Florida Forum event. The session was
Wednesday, June 24, 2020Northwest Florida Small Business Grants Still Available
The Northwest Florida Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program is still accepting applications from eligible businesses to be recipients of the $5,000 grant awards until such time that the grant funding is depleted. This grant was made possible through a $300,000 contribution from Gulf Power, and it is the second round of funding for the grant program. Please read the requirements to ensure eligibility, and be sure to submit a complete application with proper supporting documentation. IN ORDER TO
Tuesday, May 26, 2020City of Destin COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program
The City of Destin, in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UWF, has decided to fund a Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program. The City of Destin will fund the grant with a contribution of $103,000. The individual grant amount is $2,500. Each applicant OR business can only receive one grant. The Florida SBDC at UWF will process COMPLETE application packets for eligible for-profit businesses; a third-party review board will review applications for approval; and UWF will distribute the appropriate
Tuesday, March 31, 2020Gulf Power Contributes $250K to FL SBDC for Small Business Grant Program to Provide COVID-19 Relief
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of West Florida (UWF) today launched the Northwest Florida Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program to assist businesses across our communities impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program was made possible by an initial contribution of $250,000 from Gulf Power through its economic development fund. “We are so grateful for the leadership of Gulf Power in helping to establish this grant program that will provide
