Flying is a family affair for Morris Jarmon, owner and operator of Island Air Express (IAE), and his son Ron. Morris aviation career began just two years out of high school. He recalls, I joined the...
District 2: Congressman Neal Dunn
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 | $247.1M | $4.4B |
| *Gov't Contracts Acquired | $1.8M | $488.1M |
| *Capital Accessed | $41.3M | $553.5M |
| **Jobs Impacted: Direct, Indirect, Induced | 2,109 | 37,966 |
| *New Businesses Started | 19 | 381 |
| Service Snapshot | ||
| Existing & Aspiring Small Business Owners Consulted | 836 | 24,191 |
| Minorities | 211 (25%) | 8,988 (37%) |
| Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans | 107 (13%) | 2,316 (10%) |
| Women | 319 (38%) | 10,123 (42%) |
| Professional Consulting Hours Delivered | 5,627 | 162,519 |
District Profile
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Number of Small Employer Businesses11,998
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Percent of Employer Businesses94.1%
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Number of Workers Employed by Small Businesses97,771
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Percent of Employees56.1%
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Small Business Payroll$3.5B
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Percent of Payroll54%
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Number of Self-Employed Businesses (Census Bureau ACS, 2018)31,567
Success Stories
U.S. SBA Recognizes A Good Hart
Dallas Hart is the founder and chief executive officer of Hart 2 Hart Academy, an early learning childcare center and private school in Lake City. Hart founded Hart 2 Hart Academy almost ten years...
Bridge Loan Helps Local Sausage Company Survive, Thrive Following Hurricane Michael
In 1941, Sparks Pappy Register founded the Register Meat Company in Cottondale, Florida. He worked for a meat processing plant in Marianna previously and told the owner about his great smoked pork...
Bridge Loan Helps Pet Resort Avoid Going to the Dogs Following Michael
Located in Marianna, Great Oak Pet Resort is a luxury dog and cat boarding, grooming, obedience training, and doggie daycamp business. Owner Vicki Fuqua opened the business after realizing the...
Bridge Loan Helps Oyster Farm Navigate Uncharted Waters Following Hurricane Michael
Dotted along the waterways of Oyster Bay float hundreds of oyster cages, home to millions of world-class Panacea oysters. The bay is home to marsh islands, bald eagles and other unique wildlife, and...
Bridge Loan Helps Bait, Tackle Shop Stay Afloat Following Michael
Located in Crawfordville, Jerrys Bait & Tackle offers on-site fishing licenses, live and frozen bait, freshwater and saltwater tackle, apparel, snacks, and more. Owner Theresa Miller bought the...
Bridge Loan Helps Coffee Shop Provide Common Ground for Mexico Beach Residents Following Michael
Nestled among a colorful row of small businesses in Mexico Beach is Caribbean Coffee, a café that serves coffee, tea, smoothies, sandwiches, and freshly baked pastries daily in a laid-back,...
Bridge Loan Helps Dairy Farm Rebuild, Recover from Hurricane Michael
Established in 1994, Cindale Farms is a small dairy farm located in Marianna. The farm is home to 500 cows, 300 of which are milked twice daily. Brad and Meghan Austin, who operate the business, are...
Bridge Loan Helps Caverns Learning Center Rebuild, Reopen Following Michael
Disaster is a team effort. Read this story about partners working together to help Floridas small businesses recover from Hurricane Michael. Within a few minutes of meeting Kristie Mulder, you can...
Estuary Oysters Navigates Uncharted Waters with Help from the Florida SBDC at FAMU
Rob Olin has held a number of corporate positions including radio announcer, marketing director for Georgia Techs athletic department, and his own public relations and marketing company. However,...
District 2 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.
