The Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UNF hosted a small business seminar for small business entities at Cecil Commerce Center's Conference Center. More than 100 people attended the seminar which included presentations on bonding and bonding assistance, how to do business with large businesses, subcontract development and featured a success panel program. The forum also provided information on how businesses can navigate through the government contracting process.

Participating Jacksonville Small Emerging Businesses (JSEBs) received continuing education credit hours for the city's JSEB program. To see a list of upcoming seminars for small businesses, visit https://www.unf.edu/sbdc/  and for information on becoming a JSEB, click here.