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2025 Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards

2025 SBDC Awards
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Thank you for attending the Third Annual Florida SBDC at USF Business Awards!

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Time: 11:30a – 1:30p

Location: USF Marshall Center, 4103 USF Cedar Circle, Tampa, FL 33620

Keynote Speaker: Tra Williams | Speaker, Author & Entrepreneur

Celebrate the outstanding achievements of small businesses within our 10-County Tampa Bay region at the Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards! This signature event honors the entrepreneurial spirit and recognizes the success of our small business clients, the excellence of our dedicated staff, and the invaluable contributions of our partners.

Our keynote speaker, Tra Williams, is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized expert in entrepreneurship and business strategy. Williams has been featured and quoted in numerous publications, including Forbes, Bloomberg, and Franchise Times.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will also present their prestigious SBA Small Business Awards during this event.

Enjoy a day of inspiration, connection, and celebration:

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with small business owners, partners, and colleagues.
  • Exhibitor Booths: Explore resources and services from key business partners.
  • Lunch Included: Share a meal with fellow attendees.
  • Celebration of Excellence: Honor the innovators and leaders shaping Florida’s economy.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors Suncoast Credit Union and Lake Michigan Credit Union for sponsoring this event.

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Florida SBDC Network

The Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of Defense, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s headquarters. Full funding disclosure available at www.floridasbdc.org/funding-disclosures/. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.

All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or other funding partners.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. To request accommodation or language assistance, please contact Nelson Reyes, nreyes@usf.edu, 813.396.2700.

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