Our Mission
Providing businesses the expertise and resources to succeed
FSBDC at UCF Celebrates 2026 National Small Business WeekMay 28, 2026 - 10:00 amFSBDC at UCF Honors U.S. Small Business Administration Award Winners, Including Being Named National SBDC of the Year Orlando, FL – In recognition of the significant contributions to a healthy economy made by the entrepreneurs and small business owners of Central Florida and the nation, the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of […]
JE Technology Solutions Scales New HeightsMay 27, 2026 - 9:58 amFSBDC at UCF Advisory Board Council’s Expert Guidance Fuels Major Gains in Leadership and Performance May 27, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hal Thayer, Communications Director, FSBDC at UCF, 407.420.4850 or HThayer@ucf.edu Jill Kaufman, ABC Program Manager, FSBDC at UCF, 407.420.4854 or Jill.Kaufman@ucf.edu Orlando, FL – Adrian Little had already built a strong business. As founder […]
- Small Business Development Center Opening in City of Palm BayMay 12, 2026 - 9:45 am
No-cost business consulting; business training and webinars; and access to extensive market research resources are now available in the City of Palm Bay from the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF). Thanks to funding by the City of Palm Bay, the FSBDC will have offices in the Palm Bay City Hall where it will actively support the local business community, small business owners and entrepreneurs. This will be the FSBDC at UCF’s second office in Brevard County, the first located at Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa, FL.
Mt. Dora’s Historic Hobdy’s Garage: New Owners at the WheelMay 5, 2026 - 9:44 amBecoming a first‑time small business owner can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? What does the right business plan look like, and how will you finance your new venture? Who do you call when you don’t have the answers? These were the questions on Krista and Joey Steall’s minds as they considered purchasing historic Hobdy’s Garage, a Mt. Dora landmark serving the community for more than 80 years. Fortunately, the Stealls turned to the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF) and its Lake County office—finding exactly the guidance they needed.
Tree Work Now: A Business That Stands TallApril 29, 2026 - 5:30 pmThe path to long-term success is rarely straightforward for a small business, but certain best practices can make the journey smoother. Delighting customers, valuing employees, and seeking support – rather than going it alone – are just a few of the key ingredients to success. Evan Keller, founder and CEO of Tree Work Now Inc. in DeLand, Florida, has embraced all three of these proven fundamentals, and with the guidance of the Florida Small Business Development Center at Daytona State College (FSBDC at DSC), a sub-center of the FSBDC at UCF, and its CEO XChange executive roundtable, those strategies have helped propel his company forward.
Hotspray Industrial Coating Gets a Fresh Coat of SuccessApril 20, 2026 - 5:27 pmAchieving long-term success as a small business is never simple. The challenges are constant: finding and retaining customers, building a strong team, establishing efficient processes, and consistently turning a profit. After more than 30 successful years in business, Lyle Cummings—president and founder of Hotspray Industrial Coatings—knew his company had met those challenges well. He also believed there was still room to strengthen Hotspray’s position as an industry leader in polyurea coatings, secondary containment, industrial floor coatings, and sandblasting services. To take the next step, he turned to the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF) and its award‑winning Advisory Board Council program.
Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Strengthens Growth Strategy with FSBDC at UCF SupportApril 7, 2026 - 12:48 pmStarting and growing a small business takes vision, courage, and a steady belief in your own decisions. Even when the business is thriving, many entrepreneurs still seek reassurance that they’re steering their company in the right direction. For Kelly and Scott Seidl, founders of Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, finding trusted guidance became essential as their beloved Central Florida brand expanded. That search led them to the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF) and its two flagship programs for second‑stage companies: the Advisory Board Council (ABC) and CEO XChange.
Our Vision
Creating a better Florida for all by helping businesses grow
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.
