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News & Events
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Florida SBDC at FGCU!
Pure Country WAFC Interview w/ Andrea Walker
Florida SBDC at FGCU Business Consultant Andrea Walker joins Pure Country WAFC Mornings with Moore to discuss how the SBDC supports Southwest Florida entrepreneurs through no-cost consulting, practical training programs, and resources designed to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed. Andrea shares insights on navigating today’s business landscape while highlighting current opportunities and programs…
Florida SBDC Network Honors Sutumed for Excellence in Student-Driven Strategy
Sutumed Corp., a US subsidiary of Lima, Peru-based multinational medical device manufacturer Unilene and a Southwest Florida manufacturer of high-quality surgical sutures and meshes, was recognized through the Florida SBDC Network Statewide Undergraduate Student Project of the Year Award, honoring an exceptional collaborative effort between Sutumed and Florida Gulf Coast University’s Global Business Strategy &…
A Message from Dorian Zwierewicz—Our SBDC at FGCU Regional Director
Dear Southwest Florida Business Community,It is with both gratitude and mixed emotions that I share my decision to step down as Regional Director of the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University this November to assume the role of State Director for the Connecticut SBDC Network. Serving our region has been an…