Florida SBDC at USF Adds Satellite Office in Polk County
TAMPA (August 21, 2024) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of South Florida (USF) announces its expansion across the 10-county Tampa Bay region with the addition of a new satellite office location. Starting on Wednesday, September 4, every first and third Wednesday of the month, aspiring, emerging, and established business owners in Polk County can find their local Florida SBDC at USF consultant in Haines City, located at the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) building. Entrepreneurs seeking business guidance will have the opportunity to consult with Florida SBDC at USF business consultant, Randy Hayes, at no-cost at 303 Ledwidth Ave at Lake Eva Park, Haines City, FL 33844.
“The Florida SBDC at USF is excited to announce a collaboration with the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency,” Carl Hadden, regional director of the Florida SBDC at USF said. “This partnership will make entrepreneurial support services more accessible to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in Haines City.”
For more than 45 years, the Florida SBDC at USF has provided no-cost assistance to aspiring, emerging, and established businesses in Polk County through consulting, training, and market research.
“The Haines City Community is currently the seventh fastest growing city in the United States. Business owners are eager and need the best possible direction for the setup and future successes of their enterprise,” Jane Murphy, CRA Manager, said. The [Florida] SBDC is a constant resource for the Haines City CRA, and we are honored to host their organization in our city. Together we will continue to grow dynamic business in our community.”
As the number of Polk County entrepreneurs increases, the Florida SBDC at USF will continue helping businesses in need by expanding its reach. Polk County entrepreneurs and businesses will have additional access to consultant expertise on areas vital to accelerating business growth, including strategic market research, market expansion, workforce, and much more.
Media contact: Stephanie Ordonez, ordonez25@usf.edu
About the Florida SBDC at USF
The Florida SBDC at USF helps create a better Florida for all by providing businesses the expertise and resources needed to succeed and grow. 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 lead host institution. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.
