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Eileen Rodriguez

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International Business, Women/Minority Businesses

Ms. Eileen Rodriguez serves as Director for the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida. She is a Certified Business Analyst. Eileen has been working with the SBDC since 1997, providing one-on-one confidential counseling and teachings seminars in English and Spanish on small business start-up, international trade, and women and minority certification. Prior to working at the SBDC, Eileen owned her own business for four years. She has more than 21 years of experience as a professional businesswoman. Eileen obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master of Science Degree and an MBA from the University of South Florida. Eileen is active in many organizations including the Florida Minority Supplier's Development Council, Tampa Bay Women in International Trade, the National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators, and the University of South Florida Alumni Association.

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Eileen Rodriguez, featured in Gaceta Latina

Posted on November 15, 2010 by erodriguez

Eileen Rodriguez was recently profiled in the Gaceta Latina, a local Spanish newspaper. Read the full article in Spanish now!

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Exporting Alternative Energy Products and Services to Latin America

Posted on August 31, 2010 by erodriguez

A Growth Opportunity to Generate Revenue for the next 20 Years! Why export to Latin America? The International Energy Agency estimates energy demand in Latin America and the Caribbean to increase 50% by 2030. The agency also estimates installed energy

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Local Small Business Honored

Posted on May 21, 2010 by erodriguez

We love a good business success story! Here’s an example from May 2010…Friend of the SBDC, Scott Riley won the U.S Chamber Small Business of the Year award in Washington, D.C. Mr. Riley’s business, FinTech, processes invoices and payments for

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What Does the Oil Spill Mean to Small Businesses?

Posted on May 12, 2010 by erodriguez

With close to 1,200 miles of shoreline and 663 miles of beaches, Florida?s small businesses can be severely impacted by the oil spill in Louisiana. Tourism is one of Florida?s three key economic engines and a vital part of our

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Implementing the National Export Initiative

Posted on April 12, 2010 by erodriguez

The One-Stop Export Promotion Shop On March 11, 2010, President Obama launched a National Export Initiative. He has asked the Small Business Development Centers throughout the nation to partner with the US Department of Commerce, EX-IM Bank, and the US

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New SBDC office has Charles Cronk in charge

Posted on April 7, 2010 by erodriguez

The Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida opened an office in south Pinellas County to provide counseling to business owners. Charles Cronk, a former business assistance specialist at the Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce, will work with

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