By: Ty Kiisel, Forbes Contributor During every election cycle politicians love to talk about the important role small businesses play in the U.S. economy—and for good reason. They create the lion’s share of new jobs […]
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By Jeffrey Cassady – jcassady@uwf.edu As reported here previously, recent research by staffing firm Manpower points to strong job creation over the next year in several Florida metro areas. Now a new survey conducted by […]
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Meet Our Florida Winners Small businesses are the foundation of our state’s and nation’s economy. The United States is home to more than 28 million small businesses, over 2.1 million of which reside in Florida. […]
By: Jeffrey Cassady – jeff.cassady@floridasbdc.org According to a recent national ranking it is a good time to be a business owner or job hunter in Florida. Last month, news website Business Insider released its ranking of […]
By Jeffrey Cassady – jcassady@uwf.edu It’s no secret that small businesses play a sizable role in the Florida economy. Recent numbers from the U.S. Small Business Administration illustrate that point. According to the SBA’s annual […]
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By Jeffrey Cassady – jcassady@uwf.edu Attracting highly skilled and college-educated workers is essential for Florida to get the most out of the knowledge economy. But towns and cities across the state lag behind metro areas […]
Michael W. Myhre is the Florida SBDC Network State Director and CEO. In this role, Myhre leads the statewide network of more than 40 offices and nearly 250 employees, providing strategic vision and oversight in the […]
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The University of North Florida won a five-year contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration, totaling nearly $1.6 million to help fund a new program, ScaleUp America, designed to create jobs, increase sales and provide […]
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Michael W. Myhre is the Florida SBDC Network State Director and CEO. In this role, Myhre leads the statewide network of more than 40 offices and nearly 250 employees, providing strategic vision and oversight in […]
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Building Florida Just how important are small businesses to Florida’s economy? Research shows that there are 2.3 million small businesses in Florida. These businesses are a powerhouse for job creation as they provide nearly two-thirds of […]
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