Let's create a path for everyone to become thriving entrepreneursFBDC has over 50 years of experience providing qualified businesses with high quality technical assistance and procurement opportunities that develop their capacity and advance their revenue. FBDC's programs and services aid qualified business enterprises in building a strong foundation that ensures their competitiveness in the marketplace. FBDC is the largest qualified business development organization in Florida, annually serving more than 5,000 qualified businesses. FBDC’s certified qualified businesses employ more than 75,000 people. On average, the products and services procured from FBDC qualified businesses reached approximately $1 billion. Next generation qualified entrepreneurs are influenced, and thousands of qualified households are achieving economic equality and financial independence, because of FBDC’s work. Please strongly consider donating today!

FBDC Partnership BundlesInvest in Florida's business ecosystem. FBDC partnership bundles connect you with buyers, suppliers, and decision-makers statewide through matchmaking events, procurement roundtables, and year-round visibility across our network of 1,000+ certified FBDC suppliers and 500+ local & national corporate members.To view all the package benefits and details, visit flbdc.org/partner/support.Corporate BundlesFor corporations, government agencies, hospitals, nonprofits, educational institutions, and community partners seeking qualified suppliers. All include annual membership dues and optional logo placement.Supplier BundlesFor suppliers growing their capacity, visibility, and access to buyers. All include SBE certification fee (if qualified*), optional logo placement, and capability coaching.Prefer an invoice or a custom package? Contact the Corporate Engagement & Events Manager at yasmeen@flbdc.org or (305) 762-6151 ext. 121.

Get certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) with the Florida Business Development Council (FBDC). SBE certification gives small, for-profit businesses a credential that opens doors to contracting opportunities, funding resources, and visibility with corporations, government agencies, and hospital and education institutions looking for small business suppliers. Application Fee: $300The annual and non-refundable application fee is the administrative and operational costs of delivering the FBDC services. Payment alone does not complete your application.After you pay, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the SBE Certification application. You MUST complete and submit that application separately for your certification to be processed. Payment without a completed application is not a full submission. About the optional Zeffy contributionAt checkout, Zeffy automatically adds a contribution to support its free platform (preset at 15%). This contribution is optional and does not go toward your SBE Certification fee. To pay only the $300 fee:In the checkout summary, open the contribution dropdown.Select “Other.”Enter “0” in the Contribution field.Your total should then show USD 300.00. Before you pay, confirm your business:Meets the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards for your industryIs independently owned and operatedIs a for-profit entity operating within the U.S. What happens next:Once you submit your application, our certification team will review it within 7-10 business days and will contact you if we need anything else. Certification is valid for one year. Please note: This payment is for SBE Certification only. It is not the same as MBE Certification. For MBE information, visit flbdc.org/certify/mbe.

An FBDC corporate member is defined as a public, private or foreign-owned corporation, university, hospital, government agency, or other large buying institution. Corporate members need to be committed to business diversity and the inclusion of FBDC-certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) and small business enterprises (SBEs) in the procurement process.IMPORTANT! Fees will increase beginning on January 1, 2027. Lock in your 2025 rate before the end of the year.Membership EligibilityMajority-Owned: Must be a majority owned corporation with purchasing needs.Designated Contact: Must assign a designated official contact to represent your company within the FBDC network. That individual needs to be an employee of the company who has responsibility for corporate procurement.Established Program: Must have an established corporate procurement program or commitment to implement a corporate procurement program that promotes the utilization of FBDC-certified MBEs and SBEs.Benefits of Corporate Membership with FBDCSUPPLIER ACCESS & SOURCING SUPPORTLocal Database Access: direct access to 1,100+ certified small, local, and diverse suppliers statewide through the NMSDC HubAccess to the FBDC MarketPlace: access to an online platform designed to enable corporate members to find diverse small business suppliers with capacityDatabase Searches: upon request, our team can search and report qualified, certified MBEs/SBEs for corporate procurement staffCurated Business Matchmaking: meet with qualified suppliers aligned to your sourcing pipelines during eventsFacilitated Introductions: referrals and introductions aligned to your supplier needsCORPORATE DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAM SUPPORTCorporate Procurement Program Support: technical assistance for supplier readiness development to strengthen safety, compliance, and scalabilityDedicated Member Support: assignment of the Corporate Engagement & Events Manager to assist in navigating our programs and servicesScholarship Funding: opportunity to design a signature scholarship to assist suppliers in meeting their certification goals and meeting your procurement goalsCo-Host Events: work with our team to execute matchmaking events and connect with qualified suppliersNETWORKING & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTQuarterly Industry Roundtable: connect with peers to discuss best practices, professional development and trends in procurement during the Corporate Procurement Roundtable (CPR)Leadership Role Opportunities: leadership roles within the Board of Directors (based on board approval), selection committees, or become a corporate ambassador to our Supplier Input Committee (SIC)Speaking Opportunities: participate as a speaker to share your expertise and keep our business community informedVISIBILITY & BRAND RECOGNITIONDiscounted Event Admissions: discounted registrations for most statewide eventsBrand Recognition (optional): public listing as an active memberSponsorship Opportunities (optional): invest with sponsorship and other brand visibility opportunitiesCorporate Spotlight in Newsletter (optional): highlight your engagement to our community in our digital newsletter sent to thousands of contacts (includes our MBEs, SBEs, corporate members, and subscribers)