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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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Seminole Heights restaurant lands business loan

Seminole Heights restaurant lands business loan

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November 15, 2018
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Wells Fargo; BankUnited award business development grants to Florida SBDC at USF region

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November 15, 2018
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Local vet lands bank loan to start mobile clinic

Local vet lands bank loan to start mobile clinic

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November 13, 2018
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Florida SBDC at USF Receives SunTrust Foundation’s 2018 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 Grant

Florida SBDC at USF Receives SunTrust Foundation’s 2018 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 Grant

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October 18, 2018
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Don’t Be Complacent, Look Around and Embrace Change

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October 12, 2018
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Should I get a GSA schedule?

Should I get a GSA schedule?

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October 12, 2018
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Skills Development Company Lands Six Figure Contract

Skills Development Company Lands Six Figure Contract

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October 9, 2018
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Eileen Rodriguez named 2018 Pathways Award winner

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October 5, 2018
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Florida SBDC at USF named Top 10 Small Business Inspiration Blog in 2018

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October 3, 2018
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5 Tactics to Scout Your Competition Like a Pro

5 Tactics to Scout Your Competition Like a Pro

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August 29, 2018
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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 War, 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.

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