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:
Stacey Dadd, CME
staceyp1@usf.edu
813-379-6867
Email is the fastest method of contact.
Recent Press Releases
Eileen Rodriguez awarded Jerry Cartwright Lifetime Achievement Award
After 24 years of service to the Florida SBDC at University of South Florida, Eileen Rodriguez will retire on August […]
Read More →Florida SBDC at USF Announces Regional Award Winners
TAMPA, FL (July 30, 2021) – The Florida SBDC at University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business hosted the […]
Read More →COVID-19 Pandemic Broadens Access to Training for Entrepreneurs
TAMPA (March 5, 2021) – With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the Florida SBDC at University […]
Read More →Governor Activates Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses
Florida SBDC at USF to Administer Loans in 10-county Tampa Bay region TAMPA (March 17, 2020) – The Florida SBDC […]
Read More →SBDC Blog Named Top Small Business Blog, Website
Feedspot recognizes Florida SBDC at USF blog and website in #68 spot TAMPA (December 3, 2019) – The Florida SBDC […]
Read More →Florida SBDC Network Announces Performance Excellence Awards
Employees, Partners Recognized for Efforts in Support of Florida’s Small Businesses TAMPA, FL – The Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal […]
Read More →Award winners honored at Florida SBDC at USF National Small Business Week luncheon
TAMPA, FL – The Florida SBDC at University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business hosted the 2019 Business Awards […]
Read More →SBA Announces Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot Competition
Release Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Release Number: 19-32 Contact: Jennifer.Kelly@sba.gov , 202-205-7036 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration […]
Read More →Wells Fargo; BankUnited award business development grants to Florida SBDC at USF region
[TAMPA] November 13, 2018 – BankUnited and Wells Fargo have awarded the Florida SBDC at University of South Florida and […]
Read More →Florida SBDC at USF Receives SunTrust Foundation’s 2018 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 Grant
[TAMPA], October 18, 2018 – Recognized for its philanthropic contributions to the Tampa Bay region, the Florida SBDC at University […]
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