No matter where you are in Florida, there’s an SBDC that serves your region to help your small business launch, grow and thrive.

Small Business. Big Opportunities. Extraordinary Impact.

Supported by a network of more than 250 business consultants and staff, small businesses working with the SBDC not only grow, they thrive. We provide access to no-cost consulting, affordable and high-quality resources, innovative tools, and the knowledge of a diverse network of small business experts.

Our Impact in 2022

$4.8B

Sales Generated*

$381.6M

Gov’t Contracts Acquired

$528.4M

Capital Accessed

28.9K

Jobs Impacted*

Tell Us About Your Small Business

*Based on the 2022 Economic Impact analysis completed by Dr. Jerry Parrish.

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“My SBDC consultant provides clarity and a voice of reason.”

SHANE GRINDLE, JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA
Shane Grindle, founder of Integrative Med Group in Jacksonville, Florida, believes that entrepreneurship can be harder than working in medicine because of all the moving parts.
With the help of the SBDC, Shane has been able to offer a new model for affordable healthcare to his community for two years running.
“The SBDC has been a valuable resource for advice and perspective.”

CHRISTINA SWEET, LUTZ FLORIDA
Christina Sweet, founder of The Main Ingredient, needed ideas on how to secure funding to grow and expand the footprint of her health food store.
With the help of the SBDC, Christina is now educating and supporting even more Floridians on their journey to holistic health.
“The fact that this service is no cost and is SO helpful was shocking!”

KASIA VANOVERBERGHE, PENSACOLA FLORIDA
Kasia Vanoverberghe, founder of Pensacola Pierogi, didn’t know where to begin when she set out to build her pierogi business.
With the help of the SBDC, Kasia is honoring her Polish roots and building a legacy of success for her two sons.
“Teaching you to work smart—that’s what the SBDC brings to the table.”

ROB OLIN, SPRING CREEK FLORIDA
Rob Olin, an oyster rancher and the founder of Estuary Oysters, says he never imagined that running a small business could be filled with so many hurdles.
With the help of the SBDC, who Rob calls his “coach”, Estuary Oysters is working to save the coast by replenishing the keystone oyster population.
“The biggest thing for me is knowing I have someone who believes in me.”

INDY VEGA, ORLANDO FLORIDA
Indy Vega, founder of CCI Group, needed someone in her corner to help her figure out the basics of starting her interpreting business.
With the help of the SBDC, Indy and CCI Group are filling language gaps for their clients in the judicial system, the business world and beyond.
"To me, being a small business founder is the American dream."

ALYSSA BRANDEBERRY, PENSACOLA FL
Alyssa Brandeberry, founder of My Legal Nurse LLC, loves that she can set the example for her daughter to know that she can do anything she sets her mind to.
Alyssa is grateful that she gets to spend her days serving her community by not only working with local attorneys, but having the ability to take part in local volunteer roles as well.
"Resiliency is what makes Florida small businesses stronger and more agile than most others."

JENNIFER JOHNSON, NAPLES FLORIDA
Jennifer Johnson, founder of True Fashionistas, in Naples, Florida, believes that being a Florida small business owner all comes down to resiliency.
Jennifer is proud to be a Florida small business owner because of the unique challenges Florida faces and how she adapts and finds new ways to be successful.