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February 2022
An Innovation Center

The City of Deerfield Beach and the Florida SBDC at FAU collaborated to open an SBDC satellite center for clients and partners in the community. The center hopes to provide Deerfield business owners and entrepreneurs looking to start, grow and succeed access to resources and business consulting from the Florida SBDC at FAU and the FAU's Innovation and Business Development programs. We are also excited to announce the business consultant in residence Griselle Chazu, an Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Deerfield Beach, who will spearhead the collaboration between the city and the SBDC while continuing to support business attraction, retention, and growth in the region.
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses

The Florida SBDC at FAU recognizes the hard work and success of Black-owned businesses in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, and around the U.S.

Black History Month provides the opportunity to celebrate and honor the historical contributions of Black-owned businesses in the community.

Check out these success stories highlighting our clients and their business. Donna Ola from The Best and the Brightest Tutoring Service and William Valmyr, Ph.D., from Transformational Leadership.
Take-Off Reviews

"I give you 5-stars. Thank you [Anil Chang] for your support and guidance in the early days for me, helping me and my business."
-Phil Nardini, Flagship Aerospace 
Small Business Funding with SBIR/STTR - a program of the I-Corps Site at FAU

Date: Mar.16
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Contracting with Local Governments 101

Date: April 6
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Best Practices for Marketing Your Small Business Online

Date: April 21
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Accessing Capital for Your Business

Date: May 4
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Government Contracting
For businesses interested in becoming a prime contractor or a subcontractor — for federal, state or local government agencies, our consultants provide the following:

  • Determine suitability and secure necessary registrations
  • Comprehension of the language and contract basics
  • HUBZone and self-certifying programs (SDB, EDWOSB, MBE)
  • Research procurement histories and forecasts
  • Connect with government buyers and prime contractors
  • Identify proposal and bid opportunities
Digital Marketing Plans

Participate in one or more sessions of direct consulting to define the scope of the virtual marketing plan. Receive a comprehensive plan that includes an analysis of the current state with strategies to address the new business environment:

  • Current and recommended marketing strategy
  • Target markets, marketing channels, advertising
  • Analysis of competitors, brands, social media, website, email marketing, e-commerce platforms and customer segments
  • Action plan and priorities to address the new-normal and re-opening strategies
Still have questions? As always the SBDC at FAU is here for you, contact your lead consultant directly, or set up a consultation with a consultant here.
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The Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic University 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; with the University of West Florida serving as the network's lead host institution; and nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs. SBA's funding is not 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 the Florida SBDC at FAU: sbdc@fau.edu.