Thank you for unequivocally supporting our efforts and sharing our mutual success, UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business! We couldn't do what we strive to do for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and communities without you, UWF Emerald Coast, the University of West Florida, as well as our other dedicated stakeholders and community partners — including outstanding chambers of commerce and economic development agencies. 📊🙌 #lbjcob #uwf
A regional economic impact study revealed that our Florida SBDC at UWF contributed significantly to economic growth in Northwest Florida! The impact numbers for 2023 roughly doubled the impact from 2022. The 2023 results included 1,604 total jobs impacted, nearly $39 million in total fiscal impact, nearly $90 million in total labor income, over $150 million in total value added and over $310 million in total output. Housed in our Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business, provides business assistance — including consulting, training, and research tools — to any prospective or existing small-business owner in Northwest Florida including Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Holmes, Washington, Gulf, Calhoun and Jackson counties. To learn more about Florida SBDC at UWF, visit sbdc.uwf.edu.