SBDC Polk County

Offices in Polk County

Small Business Development Center at the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce

Park Trammell Building
35 Lake Morton Dr
Lakeland, FL 33802

Phone: (813) 905-5800
Fax: (813) 905-5801

Office Hours:
The SBDC holds office hours on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Chamber office. This service is free and confidential to any business. Appointments can be made by calling the SBDC at (813) 905-5800.

Visit the Lakeland Chamber SBDC Site

Small Business Development Center at the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce

401 Avenue B NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Phone: (813) 905-5800
Fax: (813) 905-5801

Office Hours:
The SBDC holds office hours on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Chamber office. This service is free and confidential to any business. Appointments can be made by calling the SBDC at (813) 905-5800.

Visit the Winter Haven Chamber Site

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