2026 Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards

Join Us for the Fourth Annual Florida SBDC at USF Business Awards
Date: Wednesday, May 13 2026
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: USF Marshall Center, 4103 USF Cedar Circle, Tampa, FL 33620



Celebrate the outstanding achievements of small businesses within our 10-County Tampa Bay region at the Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards! This signature event honors the entrepreneurial spirit and recognizes the success of our small business clients, the excellence of our dedicated staff, and the invaluable contributions of our partners.


The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will also present their prestigious SBA Small Business Awards during this event.


Enjoy a day of inspiration, connection, and celebration:

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with small business owners, partners, and colleagues.
• Exhibitor Booths: Explore resources and services from key business partners.
• Lunch Included: Share a meal with fellow attendees. 
• Celebration of Excellence: Honor the innovators and leaders shaping Florida's economy.

Don't miss this chance to support and celebrate the vibrant entrepreneurial community that drives our region forward. RSVP Now to secure your spot!

Interested in Event Sponsor?
Sponsorship levels explained below:
 

• Gold Sponsor - $3,500
  • Two reserved tables at luncheon (total of 16 seats)
  • Sponsor representative presents an award
  • Exhibit table in ballroom
  • Verbal recognition at event
  • Logo included in slideshow
  • Corporate logo on agenda card at each place setting
  • Full-page advertisement included in virtual program
  • Recognition on event registration page
  • Sponsorship of one small business to showcase their business in the expo area and two attendees from that business to attend the event. (Small business attendees will be seated at the sponsor's tables).

 

• Silver Sponsor - $2,000
  • One reserved table at luncheon (total of 8 seats)
  • Exhibit table in ballroom
  • Verbal recognition at event
  • Logo included in slideshow
  • Company name on agenda card at each place setting
  • Half-page advertisement included in virtual program
  • Recognition on event registration page

 

• Bronze Sponsor - $900
  • One reserved table at luncheon (total 8 seats)
  • Verbal recognition at event
  • Corporate name included in virtual program

 

• Exhibitor Level - $500
  • Exhibit table in ballroom
  • Two tickets to the awards luncheon

*Please submit all names and email addresses to Meghan Waechter at waechterm@usf.edu by 4/30/2026.

*Logo and advertisement must be received by Stephanie Ordonez at ordonez25@usf.edu by 3/6/2026.


Discover, Mastercard, and Visa only.
No American Express at this time.

For questions contact: Stephanie Ordonez, ordonez25@usf.edu