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Our certified professional consultants provide the expertise and resources you need to succeed, creating a better Florida for all by helping small businesses grow.
What Does the SBDC Do?
The Small Business Development Center provides access to no-cost, certified professional business consultants who possess the experience, knowledge, and resources that aspiring and existing small businesses need to make more informed business decisions, identify and access growth opportunities. Our mission is to help businesses launch, grow, and thrive.
News & Events
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Florida SBDC at FGCU!
The 2025 Small Business Success Summit
Our SBDC staff spent two day in Tampa, participating in the fourth annual Florida SBDC Network SBDC Small Business Success Summit! This electrifying event brought together small‑business warriors at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay for two days of big ideas and bold connections! From inspiring keynotes to breakout sessions that cracked open fresh strategies, attendees…
Welcome to Our New Assistant Directors!
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast University is proud to announce the internal promotion of Elizabeth Goldbach and Suzanne Specht to the role of Assistant Director, a strategic restructuring that strengthens our mission, improves regional coverage, and elevates the daily support available to our consultants and clients across Southwest Florida….
Bank OZK Supports SWFL Small Businesses with Generous Contribution
Last Wednesday, July 16, the Florida SBDC at FGCU was honored by Bank OZK President of Commercial Banking, Jeremy Fioravanti, along with Business Banking Leader Ehren McGeehan and Business Banking Relationship Manager Gennadiy Berlyand, with the presentation of a $5,000 donation to support the center’s ongoing efforts to provide training services and opportunities to small…
