Hillsborough County Small Contractor Development Program

Hillsborough County’s SBE division hosts two, five-week training sessions

Our Small Contractor Development Program (SCDP) is a special program designed to support the growth and development of SBE registered businesses to secure County contracts and to strengthen their financial and managerial skills to enable them to compete in the private sector.

Program details

The Small Contractor Development Program is offered twice per year (Spring and Fall) in a 5-week format of classroom training and technical assistance and is FREE of charge to SBE registered businesses. Class size is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Training topics include

Estimating and Bidding
Bonding and Accounting
Legal Claims and Disputes
Management and Administration
Marketing

How to apply - Fall 2025

Download the application

Answer all questions completely
Attach a copy of the owner’s resume, capabilities statement, business organizational chart and business brochure
Email completed and signed application and all attachments to Theresa Kempa (Hillsborough County SBE Program)

The application deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025. The fall class begins Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Questions

For more information, or to apply for the next Small Contractor Development Program class, please email Theresa Kempa or call (813) 276-2729.

SBE Registration

For more information and/or to apply for Hillsborough County SBE registration, please visit HCFL.gov/SBE.