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Florida SBDC Network Announces 2024 Economic Impact: Billions in Sales, Thousands of Jobs, and Over 1,000 New Businesses

Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider…

📅 May 7, 2025

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FloridaCommerce, Florida SBDC Network to LaunchFirst Stop of Florida’s Rural Business Resource Tour

One-Stop Rural Entrepreneurship Resource Initiative Kicks Off October 2 in Perry TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Small businesses in Florida’s rural communities will soon have unprecedentedaccess to support and resources thanks to a new initiative launching next month. Co-hosted [...]

📅 September 30, 2025

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Unlocking Insights: How the Small Business Credit Survey Informs Our Work

The annual Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS), conducted by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks, gathers vital national data from both employer and nonemployer firms. This survey provides crucial insights into business conditions, credit access, and [...]

📅 July 8, 2025

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