Florida SBDC at FAU

Join the Florida SBDC at FAU at the first-ever Manufacturing Workforce Expo on Aug. 26 at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek.

Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, and OpenAI, the event will connect small manufacturers, students, and aspiring apprentices with workforce programs, technology, and business resources.

Featured speakers include SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling.

While you're there, stop by and talk with a Florida SBDC at FAU representative to learn about the no-cost resources and support available to small businesses and manufacturers.

Register Today! https://sba.connect.space/manufacturing-workforce-expo

Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University Broward Campuses
Florida SBDC Network

Manufacturing Workforce Expo Join the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, and OpenAI for the first-ever Manufacturing Workforce Expo at Atlantic Technical Colle...

Turn your innovation into federal funding.

Join Cohort #2 of our virtual workshop for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

Sept. 26 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Virtual

Learn how to strengthen your SBIR grant outline, develop your NSF 3-page submission, and get pitch-ready for federal funding opportunities.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors: Florida Atlantic University, Town of Davie - Government, Florida Atlantic University Office of Technology Development, and LISC Verizon.

Register today! https://tinyurl.com/SBIR2

Want to turn your innovation into funding?

In the last NSF SBIR cycle, clients working with the Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic and SBIR/STTR Consultant Bob Glidewell submitted 9 NSF Pitch applications, with 2 invited to submit full NSF SBIR Phase I proposals. Several more are advancing toward the next funding cycle.

Ready to be the next success story? Join this free four-part virtual workshop series and learn how to compete for innovation funding and commercialization opportunities.

Register today: http://tinyurl.com/sbir2026

This is not a traditional workshop:

🌴Understanding how to present eligible proposals for funding is one step.
🌴Learning how to create competitive proposals that take new ideas beyond one-time funding is a key outcome of the series.
🏝️Designing and practicing how to speak and negotiate with the funding decision makers is why we have experts for training and for continuing in 1:1 consulting.

Cohort 1: Join us virtually on Saturdays, get office hours during the week, and consulting sessions as you advance.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/sbir2026

Strong leaders understand people.

Join the Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic and the Town of Davie for a hands-on Leadership Workshop: DiSC in Action: Driving Performance Through People Insights.

Learn how the four DiSC behavioral styles, Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness, impact communication, leadership, teamwork, and workplace performance. You'll gain practical strategies to better understand your leadership style and build stronger, more effective teams.

📅 Wednesday, June 24
⏰ 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
📍 Florida Atlantic University Davie West

Space is limited. Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Disc626

Join us at our DiSC in Action Leadership Workshop!

Build Stronger Teams With DiSC: Discover your leadership and communication style with the DiSC assessment. Get consulting on the four behavioral styles (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) and learn how to apply your results to strengthen communication, leadership, and performance in your business and workplace.

Wednesday, June 24, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Florida Atlantic University (Davie West)
3233 College Ave, # 107, Davie, FL 33314

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DiSC0626

What a great evening at the Pre-Venture Workshop hosted by Office Evolution Coral Springs!

Attendees explored the essential steps to starting a business in Florida, including business planning, selecting a legal structure, obtaining licenses, filing taxes, securing insurance, managing cash flow, and accessing capital. The session also highlighted Florida-specific considerations, including seasonal demand planning, hurricane preparedness, and community-focused growth strategies. Participants learned about valuable local resources, including the Creation Station at Main Library and the no-cost consulting services available through the Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic.

A special thank you to Office Evolution Coral Springs for providing an outstanding space for entrepreneurs, innovators, and future business owners to connect, learn, and take the next step in their business journey.

South Florida entrepreneurs, this is a space worth checking out!

👉 Follow our events page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/35403671983

What an incredible launch for the SBDC at FAU Pre-Venture & Early Stage Workshops!

We were thrilled to welcome nearly 80 attendees for this exciting kickoff designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners as they begin building and growing their ventures.

A special thank you to the FAU Entrepreneurship Institute for its collaboration and partnership in making this initiative possible. Together, we’re creating more opportunities for innovation, education, and entrepreneurial success across our community.

There couldn’t have been a more fitting time to launch this series than during , a celebration of the entrepreneurs, dreamers, and business builders who drive our economy forward.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. This is just the beginning!

FOLLOW OUR EVENTS PAGE HERE --->>> https://www.eventbrite.com/o/35403671983

Join South Florida manufacturers, exporters, and business leaders for the Smart Manufacturing Grid Breakfast at Florida Atlantic University. Hear expert insights on trade, legal updates, finance, freight, and the impact of AI in business from an outstanding lineup of regional leaders.

📅 June 4, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
📍 Florida Atlantic University Fort Lauderdale

Register today: tinyurl.com/businessgrid