Florida SBDC at USF

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Florida SBDC at USF Full funding disclosure available at www.floridasbdc.org/funding-disclosures/. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

The Florida SBDC at University of South Florida provides no-cost consulting and low-cost training and information to aspiring, emerging, and established entrepreneurs. The Florida SBDC at the USF is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of Defense, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s headquarters. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or other funding partners.

🤝 Last month, our senior business consultant, Greg Manning, represented the Florida SBDC at USF with a table at the Cent...
10/22/2026

🤝 Last month, our senior business consultant, Greg Manning, represented the Florida SBDC at USF with a table at the Central Florida Business Expo: 2026 Break Through – Leading Change, Unlocking Growth.

This premier B2B showcase, education conference, and networking event brought together business owners and across the I-4 Corridor to explore growth opportunities, develop their teams, and build meaningful connections.

➡️ Ready to take your business to the next level? Connect with the Florida SBDC at USF at SBDCTampaBay.com.

Ready to your next business move? 💼Access to capital can make a difference when you’re starting or growing a business....
10/21/2026

Ready to your next business move? 💼

Access to capital can make a difference when you’re starting or growing a business. Join us for Finding Business Capital in Today’s Economy to explore considerations for your next step.

The Florida SBDC at USF is here to help you move forward with confidence.

🔗 View event details and register: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/finding-business-capital-in-todays-economy-5a1eVOGErcj

Thank you to First Capital Finance/Florida First Capital for sponsoring this event. Special thank you to the Business Champions Circle for their annual support!

Building connections that support small business! 🤝Our Associate Director, Stacey Dadd, joined Avon Park Main Street boa...
10/20/2026

Building connections that support small business! 🤝

Our Associate Director, Stacey Dadd, joined Avon Park Main Street board members at the train depot for an outreach presentation on the Florida SBDC at USF.

We’re proud to connect with local leaders who share a commitment to helping small businesses and communities thrive.

➡️ Explore resources for your business at SBDCTampaBay.com.

Big support for small businesses! 🎉 Last week, our Florida SBDC at USF team met with Tiffany Peralta, VP, Community Deve...
10/19/2026

Big support for small businesses! 🎉 Last week, our Florida SBDC at USF team met with Tiffany Peralta, VP, Community Development Officer at BankUnited, N.A., who presented us with a $24,750 check to support technical for small businesses in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.

Thank you, BankUnited, for investing in our region’s and helping us equip small businesses with the guidance they need to grow! 💼🌱

Learn more about the work we do: SBDCTampaBay.com

⭐️👷 In 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, which a...
10/19/2026

⭐️👷 In 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, which aims to restore economic dominance and national security by empowering small .

The Florida SBDC Network supports the Made in America Initiative by empowering Florida’s manufacturers to compete on a global scale. Whether you're looking to reshore operations, expand production, or reach new domestic and international markets, we’re here to help.

Explore resources to grow your manufacturing business here: https://floridasbdc.org/manufacturing/

10/16/2026

Big flavor. Local business inspiration. 🍜✨ Meet V-Roll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls of ! Discover the story behind this local business in a success story from the Florida SBDC at USF | Pinellas County Economic Development

🌟 Featured Business Consultant: Debra Schweikowsky, Florida SBDC at PCED & Greg Manning, Florida SBDC at USF

📖🎥 Read the Story or Watch the Full Video Here:
https://sbdctampabay.com/v-roll-vietnamese-rolls-bowls-of-pinellas-county/

Thinking about your own business’s next chapter? SBDCTampaBay.com

Serving our 10-county region goes beyond helping businesses grow. 💚Florida SBDC at USF team members — including our bu...
10/15/2026

Serving our 10-county region goes beyond helping businesses grow. 💚

Florida SBDC at USF team members — including our business consultants and associate directors — rolled up their sleeves to give back, packing bags of food and helping clean up the environment through volunteer efforts at organizations like:

- Harvest Aviation for Meals of Hope
- Meals on Wheels of Pasco
- Wilson Middle School & Ecosphere Restoration Institute

We’re proud to support the where we live, work, and serve!

➡️ Learn more about our team and mission: SBDCTampaBay.com

🎬 From small business dreams to the big screen!We’re so proud of Florida SBDC at USF client, Alisha Hinton of Lisha Lou ...
10/14/2026

🎬 From small business dreams to the big screen!

We’re so proud of Florida SBDC at USF client, Alisha Hinton of Lisha Lou LLC, who is being featured in a by an Emmy Award-winning director! It’s exciting to see her story — and the she’s worked so hard to build — take the spotlight. 🌟

With support from her Florida SBDC at USF business consultant, Greg Manning, Lisha Lou’s entrepreneurial journey is one worth celebrating.

📅 Documentary Premiere: November 13, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Polk State Center for Public Safety Auditorium

Help us congratulate Lisha Lou LLC on this exciting milestone! 👏

Read her article by Polk State College (where she mentions us 😉): https://www.polk.edu/news/three-time-polk-state-grad-to-be-featured-in-documentary-by-emmy-award-winning-director/

Watch the "Women Incarcerated" documentary trailer here: https://youtu.be/f9Q3N5C-scw?is=miZvu5bigUFQ43Zd

Read her Florida SBDC at USF small business success story: https://sbdctampabay.com/lisha-lou-llc-of-polk-county/

Last week, the Florida SBDC at USF team connected with and small business owners at the 2026 USF Small Business Sympos...
10/13/2026

Last week, the Florida SBDC at USF team connected with and small business owners at the 2026 USF Small Business Symposium, hosted by the USF Supplier and Development Office! 🤘

From presenting to sharing resources at our table, our team was proud to support conversations that help small businesses move forward.

Thank you to the hosts and everyone who stopped by to connect! Ready to take the next step for your business? Explore how we can help: sbdctampabay.com

Celebrating connection and commitment at USF! 🤘 Late last month, Florida SBDC at USF team members Yanina Rosario, Raymon...
10/13/2026

Celebrating connection and commitment at USF! 🤘 Late last month, Florida SBDC at USF team members Yanina Rosario, Raymond Budd, and David Vargas attended the University of South Florida Muma College of Business Fall Faculty and Staff Luncheon, even snapping a pic with Dean David Blackwell.

During the staff meeting, consultants Bill Burnham and Yanina Rosario were recognized for their years of service at . Congratulations to both, and thank you for your dedication to our university community! 💚💛

Learn how our team supports Tampa Bay’s small businesses: SBDCTampaBay.com

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3802 Spectrum Boulevard , Suite 201
Tampa, FL
33612

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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