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 28: Senator Kathleen Passidomo
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 | $157.5M | $4.4B |
*Gov't Contracts Acquired | $0 | $335M |
*Capital Accessed | $10.3M | $385.8M |
**Jobs Impacted: Direct, Indirect, Induced | 1,345 | 37,966 |
*New Businesses Started | 12 | 288 |
Service Snapshot | ||
Existing & Aspiring Small Business Owners Consulted | 427 | 23,889 |
Minorities | 144 (34%) | 8,842 (37%) |
Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans | 38 (9%) | 2,266 (9%) |
Women | 194 (45%) | 9,969 (42%) |
Professional Consulting Hours Delivered | 6,177 | 162,476 |