Laurie Simpson, co-owner of Delectables Fine Catering, knew when coronavirus made it to the United States, that it wasnt going to be an easy obstacle to overcome. really depended on large groups of...
District 16: Senator Ed Hooper
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 | $68.2M | $4.4B |
| *Gov't Contracts Acquired | $319.4K | $335M |
| *Capital Accessed | $3.8M | $385.8M |
| **Jobs Impacted: Direct, Indirect, Induced | 582 | 37,966 |
| *New Businesses Started | 288 | |
| Service Snapshot | ||
| Existing & Aspiring Small Business Owners Consulted | 559 | 23,889 |
| Minorities | 134 (24%) | 8,842 (37%) |
| Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans | 52 (9%) | 2,266 (9%) |
| Women | 222 (40%) | 9,969 (42%) |
| Professional Consulting Hours Delivered | 2,340 | 162,476 |
Success Stories
Veteran-Owned Business Awarded First Contract with Help from Florida PTAC at USF
David Hahn decided to take a leap of faith and leave the hospitality industry to follow in his fathers footsteps, as an entrepreneur. He decided to take what hed learned in the hospitality industry...
