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U.S. SBA 

SBA 

The Florida SBDC Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and partnerships with  education, economic development, chambers and other organizations dedicated to economic prosperity through business success.  

Partnerships 

Pinellas County Economic Development

Hillsborough

SBA Loans
Marketing 101
Smart Start Your Business
SBA Business Certification
Tax Awareness
Business Plan in a Day
SBA Export Loan Programs
Social Media

Additional details online.

Highlands

Starting Your Business

Pinellas 

Starting a Business
Selling to PC Government
Business Plans
Selling to Federal Government

Additional details online.
FEATURED EVENT
Annual training for economic development professionals offered

Coming Tampa Seminars
Women, Minority & Veteran Certification
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, 10 to 12 noon
Subcontracting & Teaming
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, 1 to 3 p.m.
Business QuickStart Series
4 seminars offered covering essentials of starting a business.
Begins Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Using SEO to Improve Your Google Rankings
 Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, 1 to 4 p.m.
Marketing Your Business 
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Building the Ultimate Business Plan
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
International Trade Basics
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, 1 to 3 p.m.
Social Media Strategies: Getting Started
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Financing Your Business in Today's Economy
Thursday, August 18, 2016, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
State Designated as the Principal Provider of Business Assistance (ยง 288.001, Fla. Stat.)
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, all notices; promotional items; brochures; publications and media announcements informing the public of events, programs, meetings, seminars, conferences and workshops sponsored or cosponsored by the SBA, must include the following accessibility/accommodations notice:
The FSBDC at University of South Florida is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network funded in part through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, State of Florida and other private and public partners; hosted by the University of West Florida; and nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs. SBA's funding is n ot an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Nelson Reyes at 813.905.5800 for arrangements.