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50 Years of Supporting Florida’s Small Business Dreamers

50 Years of Supporting Florida’s Small Business Dreamers

Blog, Growing Your Business, Starting a Business
Fifty years ago, something special started right here in Florida. Back in 1976, at the University of West Florida, a small idea took root…to give small business owners the guidance, tools, and confidence they need to succeed. That…
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February 23, 2026
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COVID-19

State Announces Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Closure, Availability of Federal Assistance

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April 15, 2020
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Florida SBDC at USF Aids Small Businesses in Midst of Pandemic

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April 7, 2020
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Engineered Electrical Services LLC of Polk County

Generational Mulberry business sees new growth

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April 2, 2020
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La Mucca Ballerina of Manatee County

Italian eatery cooks up success in Sarasota

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March 26, 2020
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Read2MeDad.com LLC of Hillsborough County

Perseverance leads book publisher to local business resources

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March 20, 2020
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Intensity Academy of Hillsborough County

Tampa sauce company kicking things up a notch

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March 20, 2020
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Classy Chics Event Planning & Catering of Hillsborough County

Certifications help local business beat the competition

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March 20, 2020
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Aaron’s Against the Grain Barbershop of Pinellas County

St. Pete business a cut above the rest

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March 20, 2020
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Governor Activates Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses

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March 18, 2020
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COVID-19

Coronavirus: Small Business Updates and Resources

Blog, COVID-19, Disaster Preparedness, Featured News, Healthcare, SBDC News
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March 13, 2020
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