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For questions or to schedule an appointment, please call 239-745-3700 or email us at sbdc@fgcu.edu
SEMINARS
Feb
9
Writing and Blogging on the Web - Presented on Campus
Feb
9
Small Business Success Workshop
Feb
16
Permitting Made Easy - Presented in Cape Coral
Feb
21
How to Get Certified as a Minority Enterprise
Feb
22
Cape Coral - New Business Chat
Mar
3
Social Media Boot Camp: Build Traffic to your Website through Social Media Outlets
Mar
8
Build Your Business Plan 4-Week Series
Mar
14
FAQ about Starting a Business - Presented in La Belle
Mar
15
How to Market your Business in a Difficult Economy
Mar
15
Small Business Resource Network
Mar
20
How to Do Business with Lee County Government
Mar
24
Quickbooks Advanced - Presented on Campus
Mar
26
Reading, Understanding and Repairing your Personal Credit
Mar
28
SBDC Newsletter -
1st Quarter 2012
Coming May 23: Inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Learn More
Feb
17
SBDC to present Entrepreneur of the Year Award / Fort Myers News-Press
Feb
16
SBDC's Suzanne Specht to be honored by business women's group / FGCU Press Release
Jan
29
SBDC to sponsor seminar: Writing for the Web / Naples Daily News
Jan
28
Pavese Law Firm: A major sponsor of the Entrepreneurs Law School / Pavese Law Firm website
Jan
25
SBDC Opens Office in Downtown Bonita Springs Park / Fort Myers News-Press
Jan
5
Jan
3
Video: 2012 Small Business Trends
Jan
1
FGCU flying high with community's support / Guest Column - Naples Daily News
Dec
27
Reborn Economic Development Program in Collier County / Fort Myers News-Press
Dec
24
Entrepreneurs Law School: "Ask the Experts" area of Small Biz Notes - Fort Myers News-Press
The SBDC Proudly Announces -
The Inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year Award Dinner
Coming May 23
Learn More
How to find us: Driving and Parking Directions
What is the SBDC?
The Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University is a dynamic community-based resource, which helps small business owners take advantage of new opportunities to grow their business through a diverse collection of programs and services.
The SBDC is located in FGCU's Center for Leadership & Innovation, the external administrative unit of the Lutgert College of Business, providing a unique collaboration between the College of Business faculty, students and small business owners. The Center serves a five-county area and provides business assistance through various partner locations in Southwest Florida.
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Mission Statement
We are a customer driven organization of business professionals, dedicated to helping small businesses succeed by enthusiastically providing creative solutions which exceed customer, employee, and stakeholder expectations.

Culminating in the Award Dinner
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.
FGCU Cohen Center Ballroom (Student Union)
10501 FGCU Blvd South
Fort Myers, FL 33965
• Go to the Event Website
• More about Featured Speaker Carl Gould
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Order Tickets Online
• Nominate a Business Owner for the Award
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The video below describes services available from the Florida SBDC Network.



