Florida SBDC Network
Celebrates National Small Business Week
Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is pleased to announce that ten small business clients and nominees have won awards for their outstanding performance, advocacy, and economic contributions from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part ofNational Small Business Week “We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this year’s winners and the vital role Florida’s small businesses play in strengthening our communities and economy,” said Greg Britton, state director of the Florida SBDC Network. “These awards reflect the innovation, resilience, and impact of Florida’s small businesses, and we’re proud to walk alongside them and support their growth and success. We’re also thrilled to congratulate Eunice Choi and the UCF team on being named the National SBDC of the Year - a powerful testament to her outstanding leadership and the exceptional work of her entire team.” Clients and partners of the Florida SBDC Network recognized as national, state, and district-level award winners are: National Small Business Development Center of the Year Florida SBDC at UCF
North Florida: State of Florida & North Florida District Small Business Person of the Year Sunshine Rail Service LLC Douglas Fournier and Joseph Fournier Client of the Florida SBDC at UNF
State of Florida & North Florida District Rural Small Business of the Year Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill Client of the Florida SBDC at UNF
State of Florida & North Florida District Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year Code Ninjas Client of the Florida SBDC at UNF
State of Florida & North Florida District Blue Collar Small Business of the Year Hotspray Industrial Coatings, Inc. Client of the Florida SBDC at UCF
State of Florida & North Florida District Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year Artistic Talent Group Client of the Florida SBDC at UCF
North Florida District Small Business Manufacturer of the Year EZ Automation Systems Client of the Florida SBDC at UNF
South Florida:
State of Florida & South Florida District Small Business Manufacturer of the Year Spectrum Custom Molds & Manufacturing Inc. Client of the Florida SBDC at USF
South Florida District Blue Collar Small Business of the Year American Construction Services Inc. of Tampa Client of the Florida SBDC at USF
South Florida District Veteran Small Business Owner of the Year Treasure Coast Fleet Repair, Inc., Michael Donte Johnson Client of the Florida SBDC at IRSC
National Small Business Week runs May 3 - May 9, 2026. Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of the country’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. To learn more about National Small Business Week, please visit www.sba.gov/nsbw.
