District 77: Representative Mike Giallombardo
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 | $75.7M | $4.4B |
| *Gov't Contracts Acquired | $15.2M | $488.1M |
| *Capital Accessed | $16.2M | $553.5M |
| **Jobs Impacted: Direct, Indirect, Induced | 647 | 37,966 |
| *New Businesses Started | 8 | 381 |
| Service Snapshot | ||
| Existing & Aspiring Small Business Owners Consulted | 209 | 24,191 |
| Minorities | 73 (35%) | 8,988 (37%) |
| Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans | 24 (11%) | 2,316 (10%) |
| Women | 92 (44%) | 10,123 (42%) |
| Professional Consulting Hours Delivered | 1,910 | 162,519 |
Client Testimonials
Kirkwood Electric, Inc., Cape Coral
Amanda [Florida SBDC consultant] helped to quickly prepare financial projections and market research for our SBA loan requirements. She put us in touch with the SBA lender that ultimately financed our project.
Scott BostromAristocrat Flooring, Inc., Cape Coral
Suzanne [Florida SBDC consultant] helped our company not only survive but thrive and grow during this pandemic!! We cannot thank you enough, Suzanne!!!
Matthew Brian CatesAmerican Carpet and Tile Cleaning, LLC, Cape Coral
Suzanne [Florida SBDC consultant] was extremely helpful with navigating the process to get the [COVID-19 Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan, SBA PPP, and SBA EIDL] loans that we needed.
Ken Behm