Florida SBDC at UCF Named National SBDC of the Year by SBA
UCF Center Earns SBA's Highest SBDC Honor from Nearly 1,000 Centers Nationwide Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) –The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s premier provider of small business assistance and expertise, proudly announces that the Florida SBDC at the University of Central Florida (UCF) has been selected as the recipient of the National Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration
CareerSource Polk Invites Community to 2026 Spring Job Fair
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (April 1, 2026) – CareerSource Polk will be hosting their 2026 Spring Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave, Haines City, FL, 33844. Veterans will receive early entry at 9:30 am. Polk County continues to experience strong growth, and with that comes an increased demand for local talent. Employers participating in the Spring Job Fair will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with job seekers and
GiveWell Community Foundation Crosses Half-Billion Dollar Granting Milestone...
(March 31, 2026) – GiveWell Community Foundation (GWCF) is proud to announce a new granting milestone: since its founding in 1997, GWCF has awarded $524 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties and beyond. The announcement was made at the Community Foundation’s annual celebration of philanthropy event, attended by founders, fundholders, current and past board leadership, and community partners. “For nearly 30 years, GiveWell Community Foundation has been
Polk Education Foundation Awards Laptops to 60 Graduating Seniors Through AT&T’s Digital Divide ?AT&T’s Initiative
The Polk Education Foundation helped transform the futures of 60 graduating seniors from Polk County Public Schools by awarding them brand-new laptops, sleeves, chargers, and headphones. This initiative was made possible through AT&T’s recent $30,000 contribution to help bridge the digital divide for students pursuing higher education. To be selected, students first applied for Foundation scholarships. Using established criteria, staff identified 60 students who then completed required virtual
Jay Rogers to Keynote 2026 Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards Luncheon
TAMPA, Fla.(March 19, 2026) – On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at USF will recognize businesses from the 10-county Tampa Bay region during the 4th Annual Florida SBDC at USF Business Awards Luncheon. The 2026 Annual Business Awards will recognize Florida SBDC at USF and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business award winners for their hard work and dedication during 2025. In addition, Florida SBDC at USF team members will be recognized for their
Tri-County Human Services Annual Fundraising Dinner, 5/15/26
Tri-County Human Services will host its annual fundraising dinner on May 15 at the Bonnet Springs Park Event Center, and we would love to have you join us.Tri-County holds accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and ranks in the top 2 percent of providers across the nation for mental health and addiction treatment services. Our work serves individuals and families across Central Florida who face serious challenges and need access to care and stability.This
AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales open applications for 2026 community impact grant
Click Here: 2026 Community Impact Grant Eligibility Requirements DAVENPORT, Fla. (Friday, March 05, 2026) -- AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales have opened the application period for the 2026 Community Impact Grant, an initiative designed to expand community health programs and strengthen access to whole‑person care throughout Polk County. Local nonprofit and community-based organizations are invited to apply for one-year grant funding aimed at addressing some of the area’s most
