Hillsborough County is rolling out its latest effort to support local business growth with the Small Contractor Development Program (SCDP), a resource for small businesses seeking to boost their capabilities in securing government contracts and expanding into the private sector. The program, which runs biannually in the Spring and Fall, aims to equip entrepreneurs with critical financial, managerial, and strategic skills to navigate the complexities of the market.
Geared towards businesses registered within the Small Business Enterprise (SBE), SCDP offers to comprehensively prepare participants with workshops and sessions on essential topics that include estimating and bidding, understanding bonding and accounting, resolving legal claims and disputes, and mastering the aspects of management, administration, and marketing.
For businesses interested in joining the upcoming Spring 2026 session of the SCDP, the application deadline has been announced as April 3. More information on application requirements and program details can be found on the county's website. To apply or to simply gather more information, prospective participants are encouraged to visit Hillsborough County's official announcement of the program.
