Florida SBDC at FGCU

Last Tuesday, our esteemed Business Consultant, Elizabeth Goldbach, delivered an engaging presentation on the comprehensive range of services offered by the SBDC to the local chapter of Rotary International. Rotary’s commitment to service, integrity, and the advancement of global understanding and goodwill through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders closely aligns with the mission of the SBDC. During the event, Elizabeth connected with the chapter president, Steve Belcher, and Dr. Leena Plavumkal—a valued SBDC client and 2023 Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards nominee. Southwest Florida and the SBDC are fortunate to have Elizabeth's dedication and expertise supporting our community.

🚚 This past weekend, the Florida SBDC at FGCU brought our Mobile Assistance Center (MAC) to the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall to help business owners recover from Hurricane Milton's impact. Our incredible consultants—Elizabeth Goldbach, Donna Jarrett, and Angel Segura—were on site offering guidance on SBA Disaster Loans and Florida Emergency Bridge Loans, helping local businesses get the resources they need to rebuild and move forward. If you missed us, don’t worry—support is still available. Reach out to schedule a consultation, and we’ll assist you with disaster recovery resources. https://lnkd.in/eZK5NHZj #DisasterRecovery #SmallBusinessSupport #HurricaneMilton #SWFLRecovery #FSBDC

🚨 Hurricane Milton Recovery Support for Local Businesses 🚨 The Florida SBDC at FGCU is ready to help Southwest Florida businesses recover from the impact of Hurricane Milton. We’re offering technical assistance to apply for SBA Disaster Loans and Florida Emergency Bridge Loans, providing vital funding to get your business back on its feet. 🚨 Visit one of our Business Assistance Centers 🚨 📍 Cape Coral SBDC Office: 3106 Del Prado Blvd S #203 Cape Coral, FL 33904 Open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm by appointment. Walk-ins available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8am-12pm. 📞 Call 239-745-3700 or email sbdc@fgcu.edu to schedule. New clients: Complete a Request for Consulting here: https://lnkd.in/eZK5NHZj 📍 Port Charlotte Mobile Assistance Center (MAC): BEALLS - Port Charlotte Town Center Mall 1441 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33948 🗓️ October 18-19: 11am-4pm 🗓️ October 20: 12pm-5pm Our MACs are equipped with laptops, printers, and internet, offering on-the-spot loan assistance. Bring your financial documents to make the process smoother! #DisasterRecovery #SmallBusinessSupport #SWFLRecovery #HurricaneMilton

As Hurricane Milton approaches, the FSBDC at FGCU wants to remind all of our local small businesses to prioritize safety above all else. In the event that the storm causes disruption or damage, know that we will be here to support you. We are ready to assist with SBA and Emergency Bridge Loan (EBL) applications, providing business continuation services to help you recover and rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters. Whether it’s navigating the loan process or securing resources, we are here to help your business stay resilient and get back on its feet. Stay safe, stay prepared, and if the worst should come to pass, know that we're standing by to help. #HurricaneMilton #StaySafe #BusinessResilience #SmallBusinessSupport #DisasterRecovery #SBA #EBL #FSBDCatFGCU

!!!ATTENTION!!! Today at 3:00 pm is the deadline to visit a local One-Stop Business Resource Site! If your business was impacted by Hurricane Helene, help is here! Florida's one-stop business resource sites are ready to support you with the guidance, tools, and resources needed to get back on track. Whether it's navigating insurance claims, accessing recovery programs, or finding ways to reopen safely, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Stay resilient, Florida — let’s rebuild stronger together! 💪🌴 Visit your local business resource portal today to learn more and start your recovery journey! Lee County: CareerSource Southwest Florida 6800 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Suite 170 Ft. Myers, FL 33912 Sarasota County: CareerSource Suncoast 3660 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34234 Charlotte County: CareerSource Southwest Florida 3745 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952

If your business was impacted by Hurricane Helene, help is here! Florida's one-stop business resource sites are ready to support you with the guidance, tools, and resources needed to get back on track. Whether it's navigating insurance claims, accessing recovery programs, or finding ways to reopen safely, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Stay resilient, Florida — let’s rebuild stronger together! 💪🌴 Visit your local business resource portal today to learn more and start your recovery journey! Lee County: CareerSource SWFL 6800 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Suite 170 Ft. Myers, FL 33912 Sarasota County: CareerSource Suncoast 3660 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34234 Charlotte County: CareerSource SWFL 3745 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Florida SBDC at FGCU is here to support local businesses through recovery. Our team of disaster specialists is ready to provide confidential, no-cost consulting to help you navigate disaster loan applications, recovery planning, and post-disaster challenges. With access to critical resources and expert guidance, we’re committed to helping your business reopen and thrive. Don’t become part of the 40% of businesses that never reopen after a disaster—take action today. Click the link below to schedule your no-cost consultation. Help is here when you need it most! Stay safe! https://lnkd.in/eZK5NHZj

Ready to learn how to leverage new technologies and gain insights into innovative business strategies? Join Reema Bhatia-Bernhardt as she helps the attendees of Women Excelle navigate the tech and innovation landscape! Reema Bhatia Bernhardt, recipient of the Distinguished Entrepreneur Innovator award from SBDC, is at the technology forefront in SWFL. She has also been recognized with various other awards such as multiple 40 under 40 awards, Ganett Top Industry Leader, and Best Small Business from Lee County Horizon Council, Inc. 5000 Top Companies. She is the co-founder of Stickboy– a software and managed IT firm and Vectra Digital- a digital marketing company, and served as CTO of the 9th largest pizza chain in the country, Jets Pizza. Reema is passionate about supporting startups, pushing personal comfort boundaries constantly, and utilizing technology for social good. Learn from Reema at this year's Women Excelle conference. Register today! Register for Women Excelle: https://lnkd.in/g7jX9gKZ Learn more about our speakers: https://lnkd.in/gnBvq_c9

Meet Nathalie White, one of our Panelists for Women Excelle! Nathalie White, an accomplished architect with 16 years of experience, leads Schenkel Shultz’s Southwest Florida office. She has designed impactful local projects and even illustrated a children’s book. Notably, after Hurricane Ian, she co-founded Rebuild SWFL, mobilizing volunteers to clean hundreds of homes. Her dedication to the community has earned her recognition as “Defender of the Gulf,” “Southwest Florida Citizen of the Year,” and one of Gulfshore Business’ “40 under 40.” Learn tips, tricks, and stories from Nathalie as she joins our panelists in discussing diversification and innovation in the SWFL community at this year’s Women Excelle conference! Register for Women Excelle:https://lnkd.in/g7jX9gKZ Learn more about our speakers: https://lnkd.in/gnBvq_c9

Unbelievable how well this went. Dorian Zwierewicz and Kristina Park absolutely rocked it! #chamberchats #SBDC@FGCU #itzmedia #womanexcelle #napleschamber