Small Business Development Center at South Florida Community College in Avon Park
Office Serving the Heartland Counties of Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto
South Florida Community College
600 W. College Drive, Building T
Avon Park, FL 33825
Ph: (863) 784-7378
Fax: (863) 784-7355
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM
Heartland’s Certified Business Consultants
Certified Business Analysts: David Noel
Latest News for Business in Highlands County
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 To: USF Community, Alumni, Friends From:
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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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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!
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New Business Started in Avon Park! In the fall of 2007, Avon Park resident Brenda Gray had the idea to turn one of the city’s vacant buildings into a business enterprise. Through a referral from the Highlands County Economic Development
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Periodically, the SBDC conducts free Business Training for Growth. Here are the presentation slides for these events from 2010. Please see these slides for details on each of the 9 Free training events that were conducted in May 2010. Stay
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A National Small Business Week Event FREE HELP WAS OFFERED TO GROW LOCAL BUSINESSES In this free one day conference, local business owner’s learned about strategies and tools designed to help the firm find new business opportunities, to win customers,
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In celebration of Small Business Week, the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, with collaboration from our partners, conducted FREE TRAINING SEMINARS in Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Highlands, Pasco, Desoto, Hernando, Manatee/Sarasota and Hardee counties. Training Topics
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Bill Mckown, a Certified Business Analyst (CBA) at the Small Business Development Center was featured in an article appearing in Highlands Today. Bill and his partner, Dave Noel, continue to get recognized as they serve entrepreneurs out of the Avon
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APRIL 22 & APRIL 23, 2010 Three Free Seminars in Highlands County. Women/Minority & Service-Disabled Veteran Certification Thursday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Quality Inn Conference Center Presenter: Eileen Rodriguez, Director, Small Business Development Center at USF Learn
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Starting a business will get a whole lot easier for residents of Highlands County-at least from a logistical stand point. Beginning November 2 anyone seeking to start a new business will have all of the information at their fingertips, thanks
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Latest News for Business in Desoto County
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 To: USF Community, Alumni, Friends From:
Full Story
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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
Full Story
Full Story
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
Full Story
Periodically, the SBDC conducts free Business Training for Growth. Here are the presentation slides for these events from 2010. Please see these slides for details on each of the 9 Free training events that were conducted in May 2010. Stay
Full Story
Full Story
On 5/13/2010, the SBA declared the Tampa Bay area businesses eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans if the business has been negatively impacted by the deepwater BP oil spill. The following counties in the Tampa Bay area are eligible:
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A National Small Business Week Event FREE HELP WAS OFFERED TO GROW LOCAL BUSINESSES In this free one day conference, local business owner’s learned about strategies and tools designed to help the firm find new business opportunities, to win customers,
Full Story
Full Story
In celebration of Small Business Week, the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, with collaboration from our partners, conducted FREE TRAINING SEMINARS in Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Highlands, Pasco, Desoto, Hernando, Manatee/Sarasota and Hardee counties. Training Topics
Full Story
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Latest News for Business in Hardee County
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
Full Story
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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 Assistance Deadline Reminder for Florida Small Businesses affected by freezing temperatures and sinkholes from January 2 - February 1, 2010
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Periodically, the SBDC conducts free Business Training for Growth. Here are the presentation slides for these events from 2010. Please see these slides for details on each of the 9 Free training events that were conducted in May 2010. Stay
Full Story
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On 5/13/2010, the SBA declared the Tampa Bay area businesses eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans if the business has been negatively impacted by the deepwater BP oil spill. The following counties in the Tampa Bay area are eligible:
Full Story
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A National Small Business Week Event FREE HELP WAS OFFERED TO GROW LOCAL BUSINESSES In this free one day conference, local business owner’s learned about strategies and tools designed to help the firm find new business opportunities, to win customers,
Full Story
Full Story
In celebration of Small Business Week, the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, with collaboration from our partners, conducted FREE TRAINING SEMINARS in Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Highlands, Pasco, Desoto, Hernando, Manatee/Sarasota and Hardee counties. Training Topics
Full Story
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The Hutchinson Studio LLC (THS) is a design firm that produces computer generated architectural renderings and animations as well as graphic design. THS was established in the fall of 2008 by Michael and Megan Hutchinson. Michael has over 10 years
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