Florida is no stranger to risk, with natural disasters and a laser focus on business preparedness and continuity. Securing business assets as well as reducing risk and uncertainty is a fitting vision for a Florida-based […]
Category: Government Contracting
Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center Rebrands to Florida APEX Accelerator
PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is changing its name to the Florida APEX Accelerator, but its mission to help businesses research and bid on federal, state and local government contracts remains […]
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Save Time and Money with Bid Match
Are you looking for opportunities to grow your business through government contracting? Save time and money by using Bid Match, a complimentary service offered by the Florida SBDC Network and the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance […]
Government Contracting Trends in Florida
Federal government contract awards continue to be a source of sustainment and growth for many Florida businesses, and a key economic driver in Florida. Last year (FY2015), Florida had the seventh highest federal contract total […]
Celebrating Small Business Week
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. […]
New law strikes language that allowed woman-owned firms to self-certify for set-aside contracts
By Jeffrey Cassady – jcassady@uwf.edu Firms looking to get certified as woman-owned businesses so they can bid for set-aside contracts might want to think twice before they do it themselves. The recently signed 2015 National […]
The Secret to Our Success – Our People
The lifeblood of an organization is its people. Since 1976, the Florida SBDC has helped more than 1.1 million existing and emerging businesses grow and succeed. The secret to our success is our talented and dedicated […]
COS Janitorial Mops Up Competition
September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. To honor the achievements of Hispanics, the Florida SBDC Network is recognizing Hispanic-owned and Hispanic-led small businesses who are creating jobs, advancing the economy, and improving the […]
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Levels Playing Field for Small Businesses
By: Charlene Bostic, PTAC Manager, FSBDC at USF The world of government contracts is a competitive one. For many minority-owned or disadvantaged small businesses, the ability to compete can seem nearly impossible to get into. Luckily […]
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