The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) assists existing and emerging businesses in Polk county, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training. Whether starting, buying, growing or selling a business, the Florida SBDC has what entrepreneurs need to grow and succeed.

After each Chamber meeting, Carl Hadden is available for appointments in the Chamber ofice. He can assist entrepreneurs in a variety of business areas, including: marketing, business certification, capital access, market diversification, developing strategic business plans, export services, and web optimization.