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...
District 3: Senator Loranne Ausley
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 | $263.9M | $4.4B |
| *Gov't Contracts Acquired | $5M | $488.1M |
| *Capital Accessed | $24.9M | $553.5M |
| **Jobs Impacted: Direct, Indirect, Induced | 2,253 | 37,966 |
| *New Businesses Started | 24 | 381 |
| Service Snapshot | ||
| Existing & Aspiring Small Business Owners Consulted | 803 | 24,191 |
| Minorities | 479 (60%) | 8,988 (37%) |
| Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans | 65 (8%) | 2,316 (10%) |
| Women | 424 (53%) | 10,123 (42%) |
| Professional Consulting Hours Delivered | 6,569 | 162,519 |
Success Stories
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...
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,...
