A statewide partnership of higher education, economic development organizations, chambers and other sponsors dedicated to the economic prosperity of Florida-the Florida Small Business Development Center Network (FSBDCN) is one of eight original national SBDC pilot programs. Funded in 1976 by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the program successfully links the state’s education system with community outreach to aid in the development and education of the state’s entrepreneurs and small business community.
Starting with only two service centers in the first year of operation, the FSBDCN has grown to a statewide network of approximately 30 centers involving universities and community colleges, as well as other economic development partner organizations. Additional outreach is provided at approximately 60 circuit rider locations. Today, the FSBDCN is one of more than 60 SBA-funded SBDC programs, with locations in every state and US territory.
