Category Archives: Hillsborough County

Small Businesses Consulting and Training Seminars Offered in Hillsborough County by the Small Business Development Center.

Keeping your Business New Year’s Resolutions

With a new year comes New Year’s resolutions.  Let the SBDC help you make and keep yours.  At the SBDC, we provide empowering resources for you and your business.  Our consultants can support your needs and connect you to resource

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Business Expo a Blast for Local Businesses

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at USF just attended the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ)’s outstanding Business Expo! We had a booth there on Thursday & got the chance to spread the word about how the SBDC can help

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Free Business Info – Small Business Week is Here!

Hey Small Business Owner’s – Get free copies of Business Growth Seminars (multi-topic, PDFs) here! Don’t miss the free Small Business Week’s events like this .. Hundreds attended the Small Business Growth Seminars this May. Each year, the Small Business

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Government & Small Business Speed Dating Event

The Small Business Development Center at USF is hosting a very special Small Business Government Matchmaker event this May! Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to get a matchmaking session with a large business or government buyer at state,

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Small Business Growth Conference

In this free conference series, you’ll learn the strategies & tools necessary to grow your business. The conference will be May 16th – May 20th across an 11 county range. Don’t miss your opportunity! Full Story

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SBA Disaster Loans for Florida Businesses Affected by Freezing & Sinkholes

SBA Disaster Assistance Deadline Reminder for Florida Small Businesses affected by freezing temperatures and sinkholes from January 2 – February 1, 2010 Full Story

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Healthcare Conference for Sustainable Health Care Practices

Doctors, Health care professionals, and medical practitioners – Save the Date! Health care Conference 2011 – Reserve Your Admission Today! Full Story

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Eileen Rodriguez, featured in Gaceta Latina

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

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SBDC Directors Featured in St. Pete Times, Discuss Financial Challenges for Florida Small Businesses

Financial Challenges for Small Businesses
Eileen Rodriguez and Jim Parrish, regional director and deputy director, recently spoke with The St. Pete Times about the prevailing credit crunch concerns for local small businesses. In a half-page in-depth article, the pair explained what key issues continue to Full Story

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Exporting Alternative Energy Products and Services to Latin America

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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