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District 19: Congressman Byron Donalds
Data Sources: *Preliminary 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 | $364.6M | $4.4B |
| *Gov't Contracts Acquired | $5M | $335M |
| *Capital Accessed | $22.7M | $385.8M |
| **Jobs Impacted: Direct, Indirect, Induced | 3,113 | 37,966 |
| *New Businesses Started | 29 | 288 |
| Service Snapshot | ||
| Existing & Aspiring Small Business Owners Consulted | 960 | 23,889 |
| Minorities | 297 (31%) | 8,842 (37%) |
| Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans | 92 (10%) | 2,266 (9%) |
| Women | 417 (43%) | 9,969 (42%) |
| Professional Consulting Hours Delivered | 10,337 | 162,476 |
District Profile
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Number of Small Employer Businesses21,469
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Percent of Employer Businesses95.6%
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Number of Workers Employed by Small Businesses181,006
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Percent of Employees58%
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Small Business Payroll$7.2B
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Percent of Payroll53.9%
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Number of Self-Employed Businesses (Census Bureau ACS, 2018)46,594
Success Stories
Metro PCS Franchise Owner Overcomes Challenges, Expands Operations with Help from Florida SBDC at FGCU
In 2004, the Grisales family moved from Colombia to Bonita Springs in search of opportunities that would empower and improve their lives. At the young age of 13, Valentina Grisales, one of two...
District 19 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.
