From left: George Gadson, Florida SBDC at FAU, U.S. Representative Nydia Valasquez (NY-7), Jazmine Loiselle, Florida SBDC at FAU, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Shultz (FL-25), and Rafael Cruz, Florida SBDC at FAU.
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Congresswomen Hosts Small Business Workshop
U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Nydia Valasquez (NY-7) recently joined in the annual Small Business Workshop at Nova Southeastern University.
The event supports small businesses through local agencies and workshops providing marketing, management and financial guidance to business owners and startups.
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Military Appreciation
Meet Mathew Milano, a graduate of the first cohort of the Veterans Entrepreneur Program, powered by CareerSource Broward and Florida SCDC at FAU.
The veteran candidates showcased their business plans and received feedback from local community experts and business owners.
If you are a veteran or military spouse interested in enrolling, reach out to CareerSource.
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Building a Business
The SBDC at FAU presented Building a Bankable Business at StartUp University with the School District of Palm Beach County, to help entrepreneurs level up to selling to the government.
From left: Mark Osho, iThink Financial, Ed Bishop, Locality Bank, Debbie Lanford, Florida SBDC at FAU, and David Badal. Florida SBDC at FAU,
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Flooding Recovery Assistance Available
The Florida SBDC at FAU is here to help those affected by the flooding in Broward county.
Loans approved through the Emergency Bridge Loan Program are intended to bridge the gap between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding, such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims, or other resources.
Eligible small businesses with two to 100 employees may apply for loans of up to $50,000 through the program. Businesses must also be located in Florida, have been established prior to April 13, 2023, be located in Broward County, must have been economically or physically damaged by the Broward County Flooding, have a credit score of 600 or above, and must have repaid all outstanding EBLs.
Visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to learn more about the program, as well as to view the lending guidelines and required documentation and to complete an application by the June 19, 2023, deadline.
Questions?
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Help is Here:
Business Continuation Services
The Florida SBDC at FAU provides education, training and assistance to prepare for and recover from natural and manmade disasters.
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Business Damage Assessment Survey
Due to the declared emergency regarding the recent flooding event in Broward County, the Business Damage Assessment Survey has been activated to help state and federal officials determine the level of need for assistance.
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Consultants at Florida SBDC at FAU
Meet Rafael Cruz, a certified business consultant specializing in economic development alongside strategic planning and leadership development of both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
"Our time with Rafael has made a huge difference," said Ted Hoskinson, founder of Roots and Wings at a recent Florida SBDC Executive Leadership Meet-Up Panel Discussion. "Hopeful that we can continue this journey together."
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Build your business with virtual marketing, business valuation, live content and back-office management tools, power of intelligence, or digital transformation.
Accelerator Events. One Hour a Day.
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Small Business Success Summit
The Florida SBDC Network will host the Small Business Success Summit, Aug. 2 and 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The summit features keynote speakers, breakout sessions and networking opportunities that give small businesses strategies and connections to help grow.
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Virtual Marketing Plan
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 of your business 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 segment
- Action plan and priorities to address the new-normal and re-opening strategies
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Specialized Consulting Services
The Florida SBDC hosted by Florida Atlantic University has expanded to provide education, training and specialized services to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. As a result, the Florida SBDC is introducing confidential consultation packages focused on speeding up recovery efforts for small businesses located in Broward and Palm Beach counties
- Government contracting
- Re-opening plans
- Virtual marketing
- Rrowth acceleration
- Business emergency preparedness
- and more.
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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.
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