FSBDC at Pinellas County
The Florida SBDC at PCED is located in the Office of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. This office collaborates with our community partners to connect local entrepreneurs to business resources and strategic solutions for expansion and growth.
Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed
For nearly 50 years, the Florida SBDC Network has accelerated Florida’s economy by providing vital support to the state’s small business community. As the state’s premier provider of entrepreneurial and business development services, the Florida SBDC Network provides entrepreneurs with professional business consulting at no cost, management training, and information necessary to grow and succeed in a complex and competitive global environment. Florida SBDC at Pinellas County proudly serves all incorporated municipalities and unincorporated Pinellas County.
Consulting Expertise
Consultant expertise is focused on areas vital to accelerating business growth, including:
- Strategic market research
- Market expansion and revenue growth
- Business and strategic plan development
- Access to capital and loan packing assistance
- Financial analysis and assessment
- Accounting systems and financial literacy
- Feasibility analysis and start-up assistance
Workshops & Seminars
Florida SBDC at Pinellas County offers hundreds of training events, both in-person and online, each year. These training events provide current and practical information on business topics ranging from business basics to more advanced management skills. Our training goes in depth, ensuring that business owners and entrepreneurs are fully equipped with the insights they need to manage and grow a successful business.
Specialized Services
In addition to our core service offerings of consulting, training, and information, specialized services are available to qualifying Florida businesses looking to accelerate market growth:
- Growth acceleration
- International Trade
- Export Marketing Plan
- Government Contracting
- Business Continuation
Ready to Grow & Succeed?
Get started on your path to success by scheduling an appointment today.
Consultations are available at no charge to your business.
Cybersecurity Resources
Empower your small business with expert guidance, and practical tools to improve cyber hygiene.
Fortify your business with resources that can safeguard your company against digital threats and ensure resilient operations.
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Ready to grow your business? How can we help?
Contact: Kurt Forster, Consultant.
News & Success Stories
Reverse Trade Show Connects More Than 100 Businesses to Tampa Bay Buyers
On March 14, 2025, the Pinellas County Reverse Trade Show connected more than 100 business attendees with buyers from 26 government agencies and prime contractors. Boasting a post-event survey score of 9.75 out of 10, this year’s event exceeded expectations and garnered acclaim from its participants.
Pinellas Craft Brewery Pours Up a Glass to Business Resiliency and Success
Mastry’s Brewing Co. made history by becoming the first craft distillery in St. Pete Beach, offering a unique blend of handcrafted beers and spirits. With support from the Florida SBDC at PCED, owner Matthew Dahm tackled business planning and development, and connected with lenders to secure crucial funding. “They [Florida SBDC at PCED] helped me Identify the questions that I didn’t know to ask and line me up with the resources to really set us up for success on those next steps that we’re taking with our business development.”
Pinellas AV Company Demonstrates Its Got What It Takes to Put on a Show
Utilizing the services of the Florida APEX Accelerator at Pinellas County Economic Development, Steve “Q” Berry has employed government contracting to grow and expand Style-City Music in Pinellas County. Government Contracting Consultant Yolanda Goodloe has helped guide Q through the government contracting process, and her expertise was instrumental in helping Style-City Music secure government contracts that would allow the business to showcase their talents to the United States Coast Guard and the United States Navy.
The Florida SBDC at Pinellas County is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. For disability accommodations please contact St. Petersburg College Security at (727) 791-2560 a minimum of five days in advance.
The Florida SBDC at Pinellas County is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network funded in part through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Department of Defense, State of Florida, and other private and public partners; hosted by the University of West Florida; and nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs.
State Designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.]
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