The Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at FIU Business has been recognized as the Florida SBDC Network Center of the Year for 2022.
In 2021 the FSBDC assisted 2,050 clients, providing over 20,660 consulting hours. FSBDC at FIU consultants also led the state network in access to capital and business launches.
The impact of last year’s work has been widespread:
- 114 businesses launched
- $117 million in capital secured
- $33.3 million in government contracts secured
- $154.1 million in increased revenues
- 429 jobs created
- 5,144 jobs retained
“It means a great deal for our team to receive statewide recognition from the Florida SBDC Network for our efforts in the community,” said Brian Van Hook, regional director, Florida SBDC at FIU. “Our team of mission-driven consultants and support staff have increased assistance to businesses in Miami-Dade and Monroe County in recent years. I am extremely proud to see the center’s hard…
