^{Florida SBDC at FGCU met with SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman and her team to tour affected areas and meet with local business owners}

Earlier last week, members from the Florida SBDC at FGCU region including Regional Director Dorian Zwierewicz and State Director Greg Britton, met with U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Guzman and her team to tour affected areas near the Fisherman’s Wharf area and spoke with other local leaders and business owners. 2022 Distinguished Entrepreneur Finalist, Jennifer Johnson owner of True Fashionistas, was one of the business owners that was able to talk with Administrator Isabella Guzman.

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Replay: Hurricane Recovery Projects and Doing Business with FEMA 

Replay: Hurricane Ian Disaster Business Recovery Webinar

National Veterans Small Business Week kicks off on Oct. 31 through Nov. 4.

SBA celebrates, connects with, and empowers aspiring and current service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week.



During the week, October 31-November 4, SBA and its extensive partner network celebrate the strength and resilience of the #VetBiz community by hosting events across the country and sharing information about the resources available to veteran entrepreneurs.

Discover transition assistance resources like Boots to Business or connect with your local Veterans Business Outreach Center to develop your business plan, receive marketing tips, and access government contracting opportunities.

4th ANNUAL VENDOR OPEN HOUSE 

Friday, November 4 | 9:00 AM – 12:00PM 

Come join us and learn the following: 

• The District’s purchasing policies & procedures 
• How to register for bid notifications 
• How to complete a bid packet 
• RFQ processes for construction projects 
• Franklin Park Elementary & Riverdale High School Projects 
• Other Upcoming Maintenance & Construction Projects 

Best Practices for Record Keeping

Tuesday, November 1 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Record keeping and the job doing it could be stressful and even boring. Without the appropriate records and documentation, businesses would have a difficult time making informed business decisions. Many government agents have requirements on how long and what records need to be retained. Being in business is not easy but is rewarding.

FSBDC at FGCU Success Story: 

WAGGLES

Crystal Bonora from WAGGLES came to the Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University to assistance with starting a business, hiring staff, and marketing.

Small businesses like you are making an impact in SWFL and we want to highlight and promote the success you have received with the SBDC consultants.