The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, assists existing and emerging businesses in Polk county, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training. Whether starting, buying, growing or selling a business, the Florida SBDC at USF has what entrepreneurs need to grow and succeed. Consultants can assist entrepreneurs in a variety of business areas, including: marketing, business certification, capital access, market diversification, developing strategic business plans, export services, and web optimization.

Lake Wales

Florida SBDC at Lake Wales Administration Building
201 W. Central Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Phone:  813-396-2719
By Appointment Only

Lakeland

Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
35 Lake Morton Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 813-396-2719
By Appointment Only

Catapult Lakeland

Catapult Lakeland
502 E Main St.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 813-396-2719
Hours: By Appointment Only

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