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Updates below include only a sample of FSBDC at UNF’s successful programs

Business Continuity
 29 business loan applications accepted for Bridge Loan assistance.
 Total of $628,000 in funding awarded.
 The Florida SBDC at UNF also deployed its Mobile Assistance Center (MAC)—a 38-foot RV equipped with
laptops, printers, satellite communication and more—into communities for affected businesses to receive
on-site assistance.
UNF Student Engagement

 Twenty-one FSBDC at UNF small business clients participated in Coggin College of Business classes as “live
case studies.” These business owners received more than 1,700 hours of consulting provided by 69
graduate and undergraduate students in Social Media and Analytics, E-Business Strategy and Small
Business Consulting classes.
Organizational Assessment Tools

 Offered team assessments to more than 20 clients, providing nearly 750 hours of consulting. The result was
better alignment, job creation, job retention, reduced turnover, increased efficiency and effectiveness, and
increased productivity.
 Success in deploying these tools was recognized by the Florida SBDC Network, and training to certify
additional consultants statewide is underway.
Succession Planning / Exit Strategy

 Responded to client demand for more tools and services regarding maximizing value to prepare to exit.
 Convened a focus group, hired a consultant, prepared a proposal and worked to secure funding
 Launch of Exit Stage Left: Planning for your future today is scheduled for 2017.

Advisory Council

The FSBDC at UNF Regional Advisory Council is comprised of key stakeholders, resource partners and
community members including entrepreneurs who provide input and advice on FSBDC at UNF programs and
services. Additionally, Advisory Council members meet bi-annually and advocate on behalf of small business
throughout the region. 2016 members include:
Dee Andrews
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care David Dinkins David Marovich
Sidney Ansbacher, Esq. UF Institute of Food & Agriculture Sciences 1 2 1 Financial Credit Union
Upchurch, Bailey and Upchurch, P.A. Christal Fish, Esq. Kathryn Murphy
Douglas Adkins McGuire Woods, LLP Comfort Keepers
Dayspring Village Inc. Melissa Glasgow Janet Owen
Eloy Bazaldua St. Johns Co. Office of Economic Development University of North Florida
RM Myers Company Inc. Wilfredo Gonzalez Amy Pope
Vicki R. Beaudry U.S. Small Business Administration Link Staffing Services
Ameris Bank Dana Cameron Jones Jeff Rawls
Susan Carter Putnam Co. Chamber of Commerce Synergy Fabrications LLC.
Susan Carter CPA, PA James Johns Zachary Schwartz
Hester Clark Solid Rock Engineering Consultants Inc. IntoGo LLC
Hester Group Helga Langthon Paul Tutwiler
Doug Conkey SOHO Network Solutions, Inc. Northwest Jacksonville CDC
Clay County Chamber of Commerce Brince Manning Kirk Wendland
Mark Dawkins JAX Chamber COJ Office of Economic Development
UNF Coggin College of Business