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We provide accessible, affordable and professional counseling, entrepreneurial training and resources to small startup and mature businesses throughout Polk County.

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.

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The SBDC at Central Florida Development Council, Polk County is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.