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  • 'With my FSBDC consultant Jamie Mead, she took my idea and helped me write my business plan. Then together we went after an SBA loan. The FSBDC helped me with everything the bank needed. We checked every box. Jamie made sure we presented a strong loan application and helped me educate our banker and answer his questions about our new cash-based, membership health care model. My consultant ensured we had the data, and that our story was iron clad. And we got the loan!” Amanda Gaskins, Ultimate Health Direct Primary Care.
  • "One significant benefit that came from working with the FSBDC was it gave us the confidence, and also the tools, to grow. Starting in 2016, we were just two co-founders working out of their houses. Today we have three offices across the country. We recently won a contract with the Veterans Administration worth over $5 million. Our staff has grown to almost 30 employees. And over the past couple of years our growth has reached levels of 40% and then 80%" Chad Drummond Drummond Carpenter 2025 SBA State of Florida Veteran-Owned Small Business Person of the Year
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Providing businesses the expertise and resources to succeed

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  • Mecatos Cafe
    Mecatos Bakery & Café: Driving Growth with Experience and ExpertiseJune 4, 2025 - 1:55 pm

    Finding broad industry experience and deep functional knowledge that can accelerate revenue growth in a small business is generally not easy, even for the most ambitious entrepreneurs and business owners. Edwin Lurduy, founder and CEO of Mecatos Bakery & Café, had built a successful company from a simple, family-owned business started in 2015 that shared his passion for Colombian food and culture with its diverse communities. Featuring Mecatos’ by-now renowned Colombian specialty coffee, delicious baked foods, hot bites, and desserts offered in a welcoming, relaxed, and modern setting, the company had grown to four stores in Central Florida by 2022.

  • FSBDC at UCF, University of Central Florida, Small Business Assistance
    FSBDC at UCF Celebrates 2025 National Small Business WeekMay 15, 2025 - 3:51 pm

    In recognition of the significant contributions to a healthy economy made by the entrepreneurs and small business owners of Central Florida and the nation, the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF) is celebrating the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Small Business Week with a luncheon and awards ceremony recognizing local SBA award winners.

  • Small Business Institute, SBI
    UCF College of Business Students Win Small Business Institute® National Honors in Florida SBDC at UCF ProgramMay 12, 2025 - 2:44 pm

    In a sweep of its competition entries, the University of Central Florida’s College of Business recently won two (2) 1st Place prizes in the 2024-25 Small Business Institute’s® (SBI®) annual Experiential Learning Project of the Year Competition, with two separate UCF CBA student teams taking the top honors in the ‘Graduate Specialized’ and ‘Graduate Feasibility/Business Plan’ categories.

  • Urban Perch Boutique Homes
    Urban Perch Transformed with FSBDC at UCF’s AssistanceApril 9, 2025 - 4:17 pm

    Boutique Home Builder Urban Perch Transformed with Florida SBDC at UCF’s Advisory Board Council Program Assistance April 9, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hal Thayer, Communications Director, FSBDC at UCF, 407.420.4850 or HThayer@ucf.edu Jill Kaufman, Associate Director/ABC Program Manager, FSBDC at UCF, 407.420.4854 or Jill.Kaufman@ucf.edu Orlando, FL – It’s a hyper-competitive world out there for entrepreneurs […]

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Creating a better Florida for all by helping businesses grow

Upcoming Events

SBA Workshop: Disaster Recovery & Emergency Contracting
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

This in-person workshop will discuss: If you reside in Florida, you are subject to hurricanes, floods, storms, and other natural events on an annual basis. When FEMA is activated, emergency contracting will be needed and if you [read more]

How to Start Your Business
Thursday, August 7, 2025

If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to [read more]

Marketing Basics
Thursday, August 14, 2025

A virtual webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an [read more]

SBA Workshop: Federal Certifications Managed by the SBA
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

In-Person Event: This presentation provides an understanding of the various certifications impacted by SBA; will discuss eligibility criteria and the application process. To aid your business to make effective connections with the government your business should [read more]

How to Start Your Business
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to [read more]

Business Plan Writing Made Easier
Thursday, September 11, 2025

Virtual event Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it [read more]

Grow with Google: Google Ads
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

This virtual event is sponsored by Orange County Government as part of the Florida SBDC at UCF's Orange County Strategic Series. Get Started with the Most Effective Advertising Tool for Local Businesses: Google Ads Learn [read more]

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Florida SBDC Network

The Florida SBDC at the University of Central Florida is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of Defense, State of Florida and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s headquarters. Full funding disclosureavailable at www.floridasbdc.org/ funding-disclosures/. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.

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