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District 18: Congressman Brian Mast
Data Sources: *2020 Impact reported by respondent clients | **2019 Economic Impact Analysis of the FSBDCN by FSU CEFA | District Profile: U.S. SBA Office of Advocacy (Congress only)
Business & Economic Outcomes
| District | Statewide | |
|---|---|---|
| **Sales Generated | $143.5M | $4.4B |
| *Gov't Contracts Acquired | $89.4M | $488.1M |
| *Capital Accessed | $15.9M | $553.5M |
| **Jobs Impacted: Direct, Indirect, Induced | 1,225 | 37,966 |
| *New Businesses Started | 5 | 381 |
| Service Snapshot | ||
| Existing & Aspiring Small Business Owners Consulted | 718 | 24,191 |
| Minorities | 199 (28%) | 8,988 (37%) |
| Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans | 45 (6%) | 2,316 (10%) |
| Women | 240 (33%) | 10,123 (42%) |
| Professional Consulting Hours Delivered | 6,872 | 162,519 |
District Profile
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Number of Small Employer Businesses18,810
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Percent of Employer Businesses95.9%
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Number of Workers Employed by Small Businesses130,323
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Percent of Employees57.3%
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Small Business Payroll$5.3B
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Percent of Payroll52.5%
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Number of Self-Employed Businesses (Census Bureau ACS, 2018)47,464
Success Stories
District 18 Contact Information
Statewide with 9 regional offices, over 40 centers, and approximately 50 outreach locations, Florida SBDC services are available to aspiring and existing businesses in every Florida county. Below are your district's resources and a link to a directory of additional Florida SBDC offices across the state.
Florida SBDC at IRSC (Regional Office)
- http://www.irscbiz.com
- 772.462.4942
- Fort Pierce
Florida SBDC at FAU (Regional Office)
- www.sbdcfortlauderdale.org
- 954.762.5235
- Fort Lauderdale
