General membership in the Small Business Resource Network is open to any Accountant, Attorney, Commercial Lender, Insurance Agent or Business Consultant who has a minimum of three years experience in working with small businesses (companies with up to 100 employees), meets the membership criteria for their profession, and, most importantly, wants to work with small businesses.

A limited number of Corporate memberships are available in each region and would include those businesses who provide a service to the small business community, but do not fit the criteria for general membership.  Non-profit or government agencies must provide a service to the general business community.

Membership Criteria:

In addition to having three years experience in working with small businesses, the professional must have: Accountants—a professional designation of CPA, EA, CMA, etc.  Attorneys—practice business law in Florida for three years and be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar Association. Commercial Lenders—a minimum of three years experience in commercial lending. Insurance Agents—valid appropriate licenses. Business Consultants-must provide fee-based services and submit three client testimonial letters.

Members Dues:

Annual dues for general members are $275.  Annual dues for Corporate members are $500 and offer the member an exclusive slot in a region for their particular industry.  Non-profit and government agencies are at no charge.

Membership Process:

Complete the membership application online (OR) download the membership application, complete and mail payment to Small Business Resource Network, UNF SBDC, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224-2678.

The application is reviewed by the appropriate SBRN Advisory Committee. Upon acceptance of the applicant's membership application and payment of dues, the applicant will officially become a member of the Small Business Resource Network.

New Member Orientation:

All new members are required to attend a New Member Orientation as part of their enrollment in the Small Business Resource Network. New Member Orientations are held at your local Small Business Development Center.

Small Business Development Center Locations:

Florida Gulf Coast University (Ft. Myers) 239 225 4220

University of Central Florida (Orlando) 407 420 4850

University of North Florida (Gainesville/Ocala) 352 622 8763

University of North Florida (Jacksonville) 904 620 2489

University of South Florida (Tampa) 813 905 5800

University of West Florida (Pensacola) 850 473 7830

 

To start a new membership application or continue a previous application, please enter your e-mail address below and click "Continue." E-Mail:

If you would prefer to complete your Membership Application offline, click on the link below to download and print the Membership Application. Download the General Membership Application. Download the Corporate Membership Application. Download the Agency Membership Application.