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Big Bend Regional Small Business Week

Attend the 43rd Big Bend Regional Small Business Week, happening May 5-7, 2026.

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Helping North Florida Businesses Launch, Grow, and Thrive!

Serving Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Franklin, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.

Explore Our Services

The Florida SBDC at Florida A&M University supports entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage, from startup and expansion to succession and long-term sustainability. We provide confidential, no-cost consulting, hands-on training, and practical resources to help businesses strengthen operations, access capital, increase profitability, and compete in today’s marketplace.

 

Serving Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Franklin, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties, our experienced consultants combine real-world expertise, market research tools, and university-backed resources to help businesses start strong, scale strategically, and build lasting economic impact across North Florida.

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Big Statewide Impact. Real Local Results.*

In 2024 alone, Florida SBDC Network clients achieved:

* Data sourced from the Florida SBDC Network 2024 Economic Impact Report (published May 2025).

$3.8 Billion

in New Sales

$304 Million

in Capital Secured

19,800 

Jobs Created or Retained

1,019

New Businesses Launched

Big Statewide Impact. Real Local Results.*

In 2024 alone, Florida SBDC Network clients achieved:

* Data sourced from the Florida SBDC Network 2024 Economic Impact Report (published May 2025).

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$3.8 Billion

in New Sales

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$304 Million

in Capital Secured

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19,800 

Jobs Created or Retained

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1,019

New Businesses Launched

Featured Programs

The Florida APEX Accelerator helps startups and small businesses grow by providing mentorship, resources, and access to funding.

F.A.N.G. Incubator

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The Wells Fargo Founders Accelerator Network Group supports startups and early-stage businesses with mentorship, resources, and networking to help them grow and succeed.

CEO XChange 

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The CEO XChange Peer Group connects business owners and executives with experienced mentors, resources, and peer networks to help them grow and lead successful businesses.

SBDC Student Business Consulting Lab

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This multi-week program connects small business owners, with talented graduate students from FAMU School of Business and Industry to support consulting projects that help businesses grow.

Upcoming Events

Stay connected and keep learning through the our upcoming events. From workshops and training sessions to networking opportunities and expert-led seminars, our events are designed to provide practical insights and valuable connections that help business owners strengthen their skills and grow their businesses.

SUPPORTING Entrepreneurs, Startups, Small to Medium Businesses, & Growing Companies.

All industries. All stages.
No-cost advising.

Success Stories

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Counties We Serve

Leon
Gadsden
Jefferson
Franklin

Liberty
Madison
Taylor
Wakulla

Meet Our Consultants!

Meet the Team

Our Partners

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Chamber of Commerce
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Gadsden County
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Madison County
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Bank of America

Now It’s Your Turn to Grow!

Join the thousands of local entrepreneurs in North Florida who’ve partnered with the Florida SBDC at FAMU to launch, grow, and thrive.

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