Photo: SBDC/APEX Accelerator Team, from left: Luis Jimenez, David Badal, Angel Rentas, Jackie Ramirez, Teri Takahashi, Rebecca Dorvil, Carole Hart, Jazmine Loiselle, Tugce Dogan, Andrea JohnBaptiste, Annette Gray | |
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Celebrating Innovation and Business Development
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FAU provides business consulting in the South Florida region and one of the locations is at the Research Park at FAU, which recently held the 2023 annual Awards and Celebration of Entrepreneurship at the Boca West Country Club.
The Research Park at FAU, along with friends and stakeholders — approximately 200 leaders from the business, academic and governmental fields — gather annually to celebrate the achievements of the entrepreneurs and innovators who strengthen the Research Park community relationships and share ideas for the future.
"We join the Research Park at FAU to congratulate all the distinguished awardees on their contributions to our regional development," said Sandra Marin Ruiz, Ed.D., regional director Florida SBDC at FAU. "It was a great time to celebrate everyone's accomplishments."
Learn more about Research Park.
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A Master Class
Sara Alshareef, business consultant with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FAU, gave a Master Class and spoke about SBDC at the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce event on Oct.17 at Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park Willow Theatre, Boca Raton.
"It was great Sara represented the SBDC on this academic-based conversation. She is the business consultant in residence at the FAU College of Business and the liaison of international engagements between the college and international SBDCs," said Sandra Marin Ruiz, Ed.D., regional director Florida SBDC at FAU.
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Inspiring New Entrepreneurs
Jacqueline Ramirez, business consultant with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FAU, was a speaker at the Entrepreneur Summit Plenary Session: Business Resources in Broward, hosted by the Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF).
HUF was originally founded in 1982 by community leaders to guide newcomers to the U.S. on their journey and to ease the acculturation process. With 12 programs and more than 30 services offered in four languages, this agency is Broward County’s largest nonprofit dedicated to the immigrant population.
"It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to share all that the SBDC at FAU has to offer entrepreneurs. Thank you HUF for a wonderful event," Ramirez said, who has more than 25 years of experience in an organizational redesign, team design and leadership development.
Other panelists included: Maribel Feliciano and Sandy McDonald, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, Marylena Martinez Rivas, SCORE Broward and Augusto Sanabria, Prospera.
Learn more.
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Take the Survey
In partnership with Kaufman Rossin, the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County is conducting an online survey of key industries in Palm Beach County with the aim of gaining a comprehensive understanding of the needs, challenges, and opportunities faced by these businesses.
Take the five-minute survey here.
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Business Success: Moving Oasis
Moving Oasis, a van conversion and van rental company based in West Palm Beach, Fla., connected with
the Small Business Development Center SBDC at FAU to turn their idea into a business.
Watch more.
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Defense Contracts
Did you know, companies with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, or access to non-public DoD information, have access to no-cost cybersecurity resources from the National Security Agency?
Learn more.
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Funding Opportunities
Does your small business need help with developing new technology?
America's Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation is currently accepting applications for artificial intelligence (AI) grants.
The AI topic focuses on cutting-edge technologies in the field of deep learning-based AI systems and AI-based hardware.
Learn more.
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9th annual Soldier Rush
When:
Nov. 1, 11 a.m.
Where:
Equestrian Center at Temple Park, Parkland, Fla.
Sign up here.
(Use code FAU30 for 30% off)
"From the Sources' Mouth" with NIDILRR
When:
Nov. 16, noon p.m.
About: 1-hour overview of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Small Business Innovation Research program and learn, from the source, what technologies they are looking for and what’s needed to submit a successful proposal with ample question and answer time.
To register for webinar, click here.
Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo
When:
Nov. 28 to 30
To register, click here.
Innovation Summit
Meet-and-greet with the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) agencies.
These agencies are the nation's largest source of early stage, high-risk research and development funding for small businesses, providing more than $4 billion annually in competitive awards, enabling entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and ultimately facilitate the commercialization of innovation.
When:
Nov. 28 to 29
To register, click here.
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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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