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Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV earns national recognition 

August 20, 2024 

Six 蘑菇TV employees gather in front of an 蘑菇TV building on a sunny day for a group photo. From the far left, Tim Hall, business consultant at Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV is wearing khaki pants, a light blue dress shirt and brown shoes. Donna Jarrett, business consultant for startup at Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV is wearing a pastel green dress and silver sandals. Suzanne Specht, business consultant II at Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV, is wearing black pants, a black blouse, black shoes and a white blazer. Heidi Cramer, small business consultant at Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV, is wearing white pants, a light blue blouse, a tropical print blazer and grey flats. Luis Vargas, business consultant I at Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV, is wearing khaki pants, a black blazer with a pin on the right side, a white dress shirt and black shoes. Dorian Zwierewicz, regional director at Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV is wearing navy blue pants, a light blue dress shirt, black shoes and sunglasses. Suzanne Specht and Heidi Cramer are each holding up an award.

Left to right: Tim Hall, business consultant at SBDC at 蘑菇TV; Donna Jarrett, business consultant at SBDC at 蘑菇TV; Suzanne Specht, business consultant at SBDC at 蘑菇TV; Heidi Cramer, small business consultant at SBDC at 蘑菇TV; Luis Vargas, business consultant I at SBDC at 蘑菇TV; and Dorian Zwierewicz, regional director at SBDC at 蘑菇TV. 

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at 蘑菇TV received two awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration for its commitment to supporting small businesses in Southwest Florida. The center was honored with the following awards: 

  • 2024 South Florida District Small Business Development Center of the Year 
  • 2024 Region IV Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award 

The center provides no-cost consulting, training and resources to help entrepreneurs start, grow and succeed in their ventures. In 2023, the Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV assisted more than 1,300 small businesses, resulting in business owners securing over $28 million in capital, securing over $40 million in government contracts, impacting over 4,200 jobs, increasing sales by over $30 million and starting 114 new businesses. 

Four 蘑菇TV employees gather for a group photo. They are holding their right hands up in the 鈥淲ings Up鈥� signal. From the far left, Heidi Cramer, business consultant at Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV, is wearing a blue blouse, blue pants, brown shoes and a plaid blazer. Neil Shnider, business consultant at Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV, is wearing a black suit with a pink dress shirt and black shoes. Dr Chris Westley, dean of 贵骋颁鲍鈥檚 Lutgert College of Business, is wearing blue pants, a light blue dress shirt, an orange tie and brown shoes. Dorian Zwierewicz, regional director of Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV, is wearing a blue suit, light blue dress shirt, a black tie and dark brown shoes. Heidi Cramer and Dorian Zwierewicz are each holding up an award. From left to right: Heidi Cramer, small business consultant at SBDC at 蘑菇TV; Neil Shnider, business consultant at SBDC at 蘑菇TV; Dr Chris Westley, dean of 贵骋颁鲍鈥檚 Lutgert College of Business; and Dorian Zwierewicz, regional director of SBDC at 蘑菇TV.  

鈥淲e are incredibly proud of the Florida SBDC at 蘑菇TV for receiving these well-deserved awards,鈥� said Dorian Zwierewicz, regional director. 鈥淭heir unwavering dedication to serving small businesses, coupled with their innovative approach to fostering entrepreneurship, truly sets them apart as a model for SBDC centers across the region. We commend their hard work and look forward to their continued success in empowering Southwest Florida鈥檚 entrepreneurial community. 

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