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For questions or to schedule an appointment, please call 239-745-3700 or email us at sbdc@fgcu.edu
SEMINARS
May
10
How to get Certified as a Minority, Woman or Service Disabled Veteran Enterprise
May
16
Como Comenzar Su Propia Empresa y Obtener Financiamiento - en Español
May
17
Celebrate National Small Business Week with the SBRN and SBDC
May
18
FAQ about Starting a Business in Charlotte County
May
21
Securing a Business Loan; What the Lender will Review
May
23
Cape Coral - New Business Chat
May
23
Creating a Chart of Accounts for your Business Using QuickBooks
May
23
Distinguished Entrepreneur 2012 Award Dinner
May
24
SBDC Newsletter -
2nd Quarter 2012
Coming May 23: Distinguished Entrepreneur 2012 Award - Learn More
May
20-26
National Small Business Week comong May 20 - 26 - Visit the website
Apr
19
Small Businesses Learn About Saving Energy, Dollars / Fort Myers News-Press
April
10
Networking Group Ends Successful Run / Fort Myers News-Press
Apr
5
Apr
1
More recognition for SBDC'S Suzanne Specht
Mar
11
SBDC's Suzanne Specht to be honored by Business Women's Group / Fort Myers News-Press
Mar
4
SBDC to offer Business Plan Series / Fort Myers News-Press
Mar
3
Jobless tax hike may be smaller / Fort Myers News-Press
Feb
22
Shnider: What is the real value of your company? / Naples Daily News
Feb
17
SBDC to present Entrepreneur of the Year Award / Fort Myers News-Press
Feb
16
SBDC's Suzanne Specht to be honored by business women's group / FGCU Press Release
Jan
29
SBDC to sponsor seminar: Writing for the Web / Naples Daily News
Jan
28
Pavese Law Firm: A major sponsor of the Entrepreneurs Law School / Pavese Law Firm website
Jan
25
SBDC Opens Office in Downtown Bonita Springs Park / Fort Myers News-Press
Jan
5
Jan
3
Video: 2012 Small Business Trends
Jan
1
FGCU flying high with community's support / Guest Column - Naples Daily News
Just Released: See the SBDC Impact Report for 2011
How to find us: Driving and Parking Directions
What is the SBDC?
The Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University is a dynamic community-based resource, which helps small business owners take advantage of new opportunities to grow their business through a diverse collection of programs and services.
The SBDC is located in FGCU's Center for Leadership & Innovation, the external administrative unit of the Lutgert College of Business, providing a unique collaboration between the College of Business faculty, students and small business owners. The Center serves a five-county area and provides business assistance through various partner locations in Southwest Florida.
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Mission Statement
We are a customer driven organization of business professionals, dedicated to helping small businesses succeed by enthusiastically providing creative solutions which exceed customer, employee, and stakeholder expectations.

Culminating in the Award Dinner
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.
FGCU Cohen Center Ballroom (Student Union)
10501 FGCU Blvd South
Fort Myers, FL 33965
• Go to the Event Website
• More about Featured Speaker Carl Gould
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Order Tickets Online
• Nominate a Business Owner for the Award
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The video below describes services available from the Florida SBDC Network.




