Our Mission
Providing businesses the expertise and resources to succeed
Strategic Shift, Tactical SuccessNovember 24, 2025 - 2:11 pmFor entrepreneurs and small business owners, a strategic pivot can mean the difference between success and failure. But executing that pivot often requires expert guidance. Ron Ben-Zeev, founder and president of modular shelter manufacturer World Housing Solution, made just such a bold shift — from targeting the disaster relief market to supplying the U.S. Department of Defense. To capitalize on this new direction, he turned to the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF), where he found the support he needed.
Veteran Finds New Mission In Business OwnershipNovember 18, 2025 - 4:54 pmEntrepreneurship can be daunting for anyone, including for those with a military career in their background. For many veterans, like Marine Denny Ying, the unfamiliar terrain of business ownership presents a steep learning curve and new challenges. Fortunately for Ying, the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF), specifically its Sumter County office, was there to help him navigate the unknown.
Protean BioDiagnostics Finds Funding Success with FSBDC at UCF SupportSeptember 16, 2025 - 6:19 pmFor any business, but especially for small businesses, growth requires investment. Typically, that investment requires access to capital. For Protean BioDiagnostics, a groundbreaking innovator in precision oncology and cancer diagnostics, and its President and CEO, Dr. Anthony Magliocco, additional funding was the key that would unlock significant opportunities presented by revolutionary treatment advances for patients with cancer. But where could he turn to for help obtaining additional capital? Dr. Magliocco found the answers he needed from the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF).
Florida SBDC at UCF Named 2025 Region of the YearSeptember 15, 2025 - 6:49 pmThe Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF) has once again earned top honors, being named the Florida SBDC Network’s 2025 Region of the Year—a distinction it last claimed just two years ago.
Our Vision
Creating a better Florida for all by helping businesses grow
Events at UCF
- Make AI Work for You: Optimizing Your Digital Presence for the Age of AI January 22, 2026Generative AI is transforming how customers discover and evaluate businesses online. This webinar will show you how to make your digital presence more AI-friendly. Learn practical strategies to improve your visibility in AI-driven search tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Google’s AI Overviews. Perfect for small business owners ready to stay visible and competitive in the […]
- Business Plan Writing Made Easier January 15, 2026Virtual Webinar 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 as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth.
- SBA Workshop: Federal Small Business Certifications Managed by SBA January 14, 2026In-person Event: This presentation provides an understanding of the various certifications impacted by SBA and discusses eligibility criteria and the application process. To aid your business to make effective connections with the government your business should obtain the proper certifications, if available. SBA small business certifications document a special capability or status that will help your […]
- How to Start Your Business January 8, 2026If 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 avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up […]
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.
