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Bad Economy? Bring it On! The Story of Pool Works: Local small business benefits from SBDC resources, Expands despite current economy

sbdc_ss_PoolWorksGreg John, licensed contractor & owner of Pool Works in Parrish, FL, is a great example of an entrepreneur who was been able to achieve business success despite small business obstacles & the recession. Greg attributes much of his success to hard work & good advice. “The SBDC has really helped my business to excel, despite the economy. I couldn’t have gotten such valuable advice anywhere the solution »

The SBDC is a great resource for new and existing businesses. The staff is knowledgeable and the services are free. What a wonderful asset to have in our community.
— Mary Jane Stanley




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Doubling U.S. Exports Through Tampa’s Small Businesses

Tampa Fla.  – Mon., Jan. 6, 2012, The Small Business Development Center joined Under Secretary Francisco Sanchez, City of Tampa and major economic partners to renew commitment to the National Export Initiative’s (NEI) goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2014. The key to achieving the goal is bridging resources to assist businesses so they successfully enter new, foreign markets. full story »


Supercharge Your Facebook Marketing
WHEN Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 1 – 3pm
WHERE Stetson University College of Law
Tampa Law Center
1700 N Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
COST Free full story »

The Community is Heard: Economic Recovery of Tampa Bay region needs USF
UPDATE! USF proposed budget cuts meet masses of opposition.
Thank You to all of our freinds & clients of USF & SBDC that have helped us to be heard. Keep it up! ORIGINAL STORY

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You Can Help! Florida Senate proposed massive cuts to USF funding
UPDATE! USF proposed budget cuts meet masses of opposition.
Thank You to all of our freinds & clients of USF & SBDC that have helped us to be heard. Keep it up! FULL UPDATE DETAILS »

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Industry Highlights

Trade Americas Expo Miami

Attention International Business Clients:
Increase Trade Revenues & Define New Business Opportunities
this June 2012 in Miami, Florida at the Trade Americas Expo
Register Here

 

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Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the USF Small Business Development Center offers one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible locations.