Press Releases

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How FSBDC Helped GAVASHA, Inc Thrive

August 6, 2025

Mecatos Bakery & Café: Driving Growth with Experience and Expertise

June 4, 2025

FSBDC at UCF Celebrates 2025 National Small Business Week

May 15, 2025

UCF College of Business Students Win Small Business Institute® National Honors in Florida SBDC at UCF Program

May 12, 2025

Urban Perch Transformed with FSBDC at UCF’s Assistance

April 9, 2025

EII, Emotional Intelligence Institute

Eii Triumphs in Government Contracting

April 8, 2025

DeTask: On Course for Success

March 18, 2025

Just Peachy Clean: How Support Sparks Success

March 11, 2025

FSBDC at DSC Helps Journey Fitness Get Results

March 4, 2025

Terra Craft Sandwiches: Putting Flavor First in Melbourne

February 19, 2025

Fun for Tots

Fun For Tots: Imaginative Play and Parties in Clermont

February 17, 2025

Wonder Waffel: Helping Customers Create Waffle Wonders

February 11, 2025

Small Business Development Center Expands Its Services in St. Cloud

January 29, 2025

Kern Halls, Ingenious Culinary Concepts

Kern Halls of Ingenious Culinary Concepts Named 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year

January 23, 2025

Solutions By Salm: An Entrepreneurial Success Story

December 18, 2024

The Reimagined Classroom: Growing in the Government Market

December 2, 2024

Accessing the Help You Need: The Genstar Generator Service Story

October 31, 2024

Vision & Heels: Blazing New Trails in Coworking Space for Women and Women Allies

September 30, 2024

Florida SBDC at UCF Announces Third Annual Small Business Excellence Awards

September 17, 2024

Sunbeam Mental Care Thriving Again

August 9, 2024

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Upcoming Events

Marketing Basics

Thursday, December 11, 2025

A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. [read more]

How to Start Your Business

Thursday, December 4, 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, [read more]

SBA Workshop: Resources for Veterans

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Live Event! In celebration of SBA’s 2025 National Veteran Small Business Week, this workshop addresses the role of the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development in [read more]

Business Plan Writing Made Easier

Thursday, November 13, 2025

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 [read more]

How to Start Your Business

Thursday, November 6, 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, [read more]

Success is No Accident: Strategic Planning for Small Businesses Part II

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Virtual webinar This event is sponsored by Orange County Government as part of the Florida SBDC at UCF's Orange County Strategic Series. Make your future [read more]

Success is No Accident: Strategic Planning for Small Businesses Part I

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Virtual webinar This event is sponsored by Orange County Government as part of the Florida SBDC at UCF's Orange County Strategic Series. Make your future [read more]

SBA Workshop: Federal Surplus Property Program for 8(a) and Veteran-Owned Firms

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

In-Person Event! This webinar will explain the SBA federal surplus property programs currently available to 8(a) firms and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The workshop will address [read more]

Marketing Basics

Thursday, October 9, 2025

A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. [read more]

How to Start Your Business

Thursday, October 2, 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, [read more]

AI 101 for Small Business Owners

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

This virtual event is sponsored by Orange County Government as part of the Florida SBDC at UCF's Orange County Strategic Series. This engaging and practical webinar introduces [read more]

How to Unlock the Power of AI in 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. Google Ads is now [read more]

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.