The Florida SBDC at University of South Florida region is a resource for local media on matters of growth acceleration for small to medium enterprises, pre-venture and start-up business issues, international trade, government contracting, business certification, finance, and more.
We are also the contact for the State of Florida Emergency Bridge Loan Program in the University of South Florida 10-county region. We serve as the program administrator for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
We can provide comments to local and national media on local business issues, and speakers for economic development agency and business organization meetings and conferences. To find the appropriate contact for your needs, contact:
Stephanie Ordonez
ordonez25@usf.edu
813-396-2733
Email is the fastest method of contact.
Florida SBDC at USF Team Members Honored for Service and Excellence at the 2026 Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards
Blog, Press ReleasesTAMPA (August 25, 2026) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida (USF) proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 19, 2026 at the Sunseeker Resort – Charlotte Harbor during the 2026 Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards, a prestigious statewide event celebrating outstanding contributions across Florida’s […]
Florida SBDC at USF Moves Haines City Satellite Office to Ignite
Press ReleasesTAMPA (May 18, 2026) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of South Florida (USF) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Haines City satellite office to a new, centrally located space within the Ignite location at 608 Ingraham Avenue, Haines City, FL 33844. This move, made possible through the […]
2026 Regional Performance and Small Business Award Winners
Blog, Press ReleasesFlorida SBDC at USF Announces 2026 Regional Performance and Small Business Award Winners TAMPA (May 14, 2026) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida (USF) announced its 2026 performance and small business award winners on May 13, 2026, during the 2026 Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards held […]