Small Business Loan Fund (SBLF)

Small Business Loan Fund (SBLF) is sponsored by Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC). The SBLF is a community development financial institution focused on minority and women-owned businesses in South Florida.

FSMSDC - Connecting MBEs to More Opportunities* - Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council find exciting opportunities with the new Learn about Sponsorship and Donation Opportunities Start Your Philanthropic Partnership with FSMSDC Grow your sales and connections with FSMSDC's new Increase visibility, access, and revenue to grow your minority business.

Helping Small Businesses Achieve and Sustain Growth Connect and Grow Your Business We launched Minority Business Classifications to give you the opportunity to expand your business in Florida. “Celebrate Impact. Elevate Excellence.

” Nominate a standout business for the 2026 awards. A world in which economic success is diverse and inclusive. We are the leader in certifying Florida's Small and minority-owned businesses.

Our certification process will help increase your visibility with corporate and government agencies looking to partner with businesses like yours. Our premier Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certifications are nationally recognized and will help elevate your business status while aligning you with opportunities to expand.

Access Corporations & Government Agencies We work to help you discover contracts with corporations and government agencies that need businesses like yours. Our certification process helps to verify and qualify your business for these opportunities. Connect with a Network of Small & Minority Business Enterprises The power of community can take your business to new heights.

You will have access to a network of other certified MBEs and SBEs that you can partner and connect with. Connect and Grow Your Business We bring the right people to the right place at the right time for the right opportunities. Network with corporate, government buyers, SBEs and MBEs.

Learn from industry leaders and other successful businesses. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification Join FSMSDC’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program and gain access to training, procurement opportunities, corporate networks, and contracting support.

Scholarship Opportunities The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) is pleased to announce that NextEra Energy and Florida Power & Light (FPL) will provide scholarships to the Marlin Cano Kellogg Advanced Management Education Program (AMEP) and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth program “Growing an Established Diverse Business,” taking place in Summer 2023.

The Miami Foundation Open for Business Technical Assistance Services FSMSDC is the official technical assistance partner for small businesses. Get technical assistance, including application assistance, small business trainings, workshops, and consulting. The Annual Connection Newsletter is a valuable resource that highlights the latest news, events and developments within The Council.

Explore our current edition and learn how we continue to foster diversity and inclusion in supplier development. Join us in fostering equity in Business Help us build the next generation of entrepreneurs and influence thousands of households in achieving economic equality and financial independence. Please strongly consider donating to FSMSDC today!

The Subscription allows out-of-network MBEs to stay informed about resources and opportunities throughout the Florida marketplace. Technical Assistance Program (TAP) The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for small, minority-owned businesses is designed to help your business thrive in today’s complex, rapidly changing and uncertain environment.

The Council is only as good as your participation, perseverance and persistence,” Robledo says. “The Council has the infrastructure to make the connections, certify you, advocate for diverse businesses and help you develop the best version of your company. I am living proof the Council is effective and works.

” The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s strong leadership with representation from corporate America makes it particularly effective in advocating for closer relationships with corporations and increased opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises,” said José Nido.

Vice President, Global Supplier Diversity Serving on the board of the FSMSDC allows me to spend time with other supplier diversity executives who also have supplier diversity programs and contribute to economic development in their respective communities,” Romany said. Dir.

, Diversity & Minority Business Development I enjoy being part of an organization whose commitment to furthering the development and expansion of MBEs is unmatched,” she said. AVP, Business Services & Resource Management I enjoy it because I like serving and helping others succeed,” she says. “By serving on the board, I can bring the mountain to the people.

Supplier Diversity Specialist FSMSDC has provided tremendous help and support for Vistra,” Butler says. “The organization does a great job of putting minority businesses in the same room with buyers, in an environment that fosters relationship building. I will be forever thankful for everything I gained from [the Advanced Management Education Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management],” Valcarcel-Roth says.

“FSMSDC continues to be a wealth of information, support, networking and professional development, and its dedicated staff is an inspiration. ” The FSMSDC has given us opportunities to meet, bid and work with Fortune 500 companies we might not have had the chance to pitch to in the past,” Lynn says. “It has opened a lot of doors and allowed us access to those companies.

The FSMSDC and the Miami MBDA Business Center have been invaluable to the growth of our company,” Maldonado said. “They have made introductions to new potential retail partners and assisted with packaging a loan application that helped us to obtain a line of credit. Need Help Getting Recertified?

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Sed quis nulla tellus. 63739 street lorem ipsum City, Country FBDC Anti-Discrimination Statement As a national network of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals, Florida Business Development Council (FBDC) is committed to maintaining a fair and professional environment in all areas of business. We support equal access to opportunities in areas such as capital, contracts, and business connections.

FBDC does not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination in any of its policies, procedures, or practices.