Small Business Development Center at State College of Florida
Offices Serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties
SBDC at State College of Florida in Sarasota:
Lakewood Ranch
7131 Professional Pkwy E.
Sarasota, FL 34240-8453
Phone: (941)408-1412
SBDC at State College of Florida in Venice:
8000 South Tamiami Trail, Room 809
Venice, FL 34293
Phone: (941) 408-1412
Fax: (941) 408-3156
Latest News for Business in Manatee 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
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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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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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Meeting Held at the Tampa Convention Center for Minority Owned and Small Businesses. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through its Florida Rail Enterprise hosted a public information session at the Tampa Convention Center, on Tuesday August 31st. Rail Enterprise officials, explained how minority owned and small businesses can be part of a team to bid on Florida’s high speed rail project connecting Tampa to Orlando.
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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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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,
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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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Latest News for Business in Sarasota 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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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 » Dear Friends of USF
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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
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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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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
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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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The Small Business Development Center at the State College of Florida will be presenting two very useful training seminars on April 28th and 29th. Register now before it is too late! Writing a Business Plan A well-researched business plan can
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