Small Business Development Center at UNF

: Take time now to secure your essential business documents - tax records, legal paperwork, and financial files. Keep everything organized in one accessible location, and create both physical and digital backups to ensure nothing is lost.
For more tips and support, visit www.FloridaSBDC.org

The Florida SBDC at UNF team was proud to host a meet-and-greet with contracting officers and small business specialists from NAVSUP and NAVFAC.
Attendees gained valuable insights into SBDC at UNF services for small businesses, as well as an inside look at the government contracting process. NAVSUP and NAVFAC representatives shared how bids are evaluated and offered best practices for successfully pursuing federal contract opportunities.
Thank you to our NAVSUP and NAVFAC partners for sharing their expertise and supporting the growth of our small business community.

Celebrating a Remarkable Legacy – Congratulations, Phil Geist! 🎉

After more than 30 years of dedicated service to our small business community, we are proud to celebrate the retirement of Phil Geist, SBDC consultant in Ocala.
Throughout his decades of service, Phil has been a trusted advisor and champion for countless entrepreneurs and business owners. His commitment to helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive has made a lasting impact across the region and his guidance has helped shape the success stories of many in our community.

Please join us in thanking Phil for his incredible contributions and wishing him all the best in this next chapter. Enjoy your well-earned retirement, you’ve certainly earned it! 👏

Is your high-potential small business innovating and working to shape the future in your industry? If so, U.S. Small Business Administration wants to hear from you!
SBA is hosting a nationwide pitch competition that will bring together entrepreneurs from across the country who are building and scaling businesses within their communities. Selected businesses will be invited to participate in a live pitch competition in Washington, DC, which will culminate in a $1 million prize pool to celebrate the innovation and ambition that has driven American ingenuity for the past 250 years. Learn more at https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250