SBDC @ UNF

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SBDC -- Overview

Mission

The Florida Small Business Development Center Network (Florida SBDC Network) delivers, through certified professionals, consulting, training and information to help businesses succeed and create positive impact for the Florida economy.

The Florida SBDC Network serves as the statewide single point of contact for the advancement of an entrepreneurial environment; thus creating a positive foundation for the growth of micro, small and medium size businesses in Florida

SBDC -- Overview

History

The Florida SBDC Network was founded in 1976 as part of a pilot program developed by the Small Business Administration. The network was authorized nationally in 1980 by act of Congress.

Funding for the Florida SBDC Network comes from the SBA, university / institutional partners and local non-federal funding sources.

Northeast Florida SBDC is hosted at the University of North Florida and funding for Nassau County is provided by SBA, UNF and the Nassau County Economic Development Board / Nassau Tomorrow Initiative.

Economic Impact

Economic Impact

11 SBDC Regions in Florida

SBDC @ UNF

12% of Jobs Created / Retained

30% of Gov’t Contracts Awarded ($)

10% Capital Access

Client Market Segments

Market Segment Description% SBDC Service Hours

Pre-Venture Individuals Planning stage / pre-funding

25%

Startup Businesses < 2 years of operation 20%

Micro Businesses < / = 2 years with 5 or more employees

30%

Small & Medium Enterprises(SMEs)

> 5 years of operation & > 5 employees

25%

Client Services

Pre-Venture Startup Micro SMEs

Startup Assistance

Business & Strategic Plan

Market / Sales Growth

Financial & Capital Access

Cash Flow ManagementPre-Venture Startup Micro SMEs

Business Continuity / Disaster Preparedness

Government Contracting / Procurement

International Market / Export

Technology / Commercialization

Core Consulting Services

NetworkSpecializedConsulting

Services

SDBC -- Services

1. One-on-One Consulting

2. Workshops / Training

3. Information Resources

Special Programs

Growth Acceleration

Procurement & Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

CEO Exchange

Business 180˚

STEP – International Trade

Agribusiness Support

Student Programs

Growth Acceleration

Next Level Business Assistance – Designed to deliver substantive professional business consulting to qualified small & medium sized businesses. This program focuses on strategic planning, identifying new markets, financial analysis, capital access & leadership strategies. Consultants are both Certified Business Analysts and

private sector industry professionals

Program Qualifications Company must have a goal for growth Minimum of 3 years operating business 5 – 20 fulltime employees $500k - $10m in annual sales

CEO Xchange

Connecting Executives – CEO Xchange is an executive roundtable program serving progressive chief executives and business owners. Designed specifically for second-stage companies, CEO Xchange offers a confidential setting for top executives to discuss vital business issues, opportunities and trends with a group of peers.

How it Works – A group of 10 – 12 top executives from non-competing businesses are selected to form a group. Under the guidance of a program facilitator, the group meets for three to five hours a month, 10 times per calendar year.

PTAC

The Florida SBDC Network Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides free counseling services to Florida businesses interested in obtaining contracts with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state/local government agencies and prime government contractors.

PTAC provides: One-on-one confidential consultation Assistance preparing 8(a) certification applications Guidance on various government requirements Access to a wide range of procurement resources Training events

Small Business Resource Network

Professional membership in SBRN is by peer review to ensure that members meet stringent professional qualifications. Categories of membership include:

Accounting Legal Insurance

Banking & Commercial Lending Corporate Members

Nonprofit & Government Agencies Business Consultingwww.SBRN.org

SBRN is a free information clearing-house to connect small businesses with government and nonprofit agencies and fee-for-service professional expertise.

Upcoming Workshops

Business Financing in the New Economy May 21 (UNF)Startup Workshop** May 29 (Nassau)GSA Schedule: Is It Right For You? June 5 (BSE)Nonprofit Strategic Planning June 14 (UNF)International Trade Roundtable ** June 19 (Nassau)Proposal & Bid Writing June 19 (BSE)Your Marketing Toolbox June 20 (UNF)Startup Workshop ** June 24 (Nassau)Veterans in Business July 10 (UNF)Government Contracting 101 July 17 (UNF)Business Plan Success July 23 (UNF)

Contact

Tracy NazzaroCertified Business Analyst

Nassau County OfficeJames S. Page Government Complex96135 Nassau PlaceYulee, Florida 32097

Telephone: 904-491-7347

Email: t.nazzaro@unf.edu

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