The Small Business Development Center is a non-profit organization. The SBDC is just one part of the Center of Leadership and Innovation, operated by Florida Gulf Coast University's Lutgert College of Business and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

It serves to design and deliver a collection of programs directed toward strengthening the economic benefit of Southwest Florida. Services include free one-to-one counseling, educational workshops, and support of the activities of the U.S. Small Business Administration. For SBDC locations and contact information throughout Florida counties, see the SBDC State Map.

Small Business Resource Network to Host Event:
Government Assistance for Small Business    More . . .

Computer Training at SBDC Cape Coral Office   More . . .

2nd Quarter 2008 Left-click the Newsletter link to view or right-click to download. The Newsletter is a PDF file; the Adobe Reader is required. Click Here to Get the Free Reader.

SBIR 2008 Conference - click on the logo to learn more.

The SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University is a member of the Florida SBDC Network.
	The SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities.
	Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.