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Learn a coordinated approach to marketing your business to create a presence with customers via email, social media, and your website.

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/6048490856889699596

You know why your business rocks. Does anyone else? Take this class to uncover the characteristics that make up your business’ DNA. Soon, you’ll be able to boost consumer loyalty and company profits. After answering the two most important questions in all of marketing, you’ll be ready to skillfully implement customer-winning strategies and face the competition.

Speaker: Scott Carpenter

Sponsor: BankUnited

Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8355931459043932765

Taking advantage of business certification programs can provide a gateway to benefits and opportunities that help grow your business. Gain access to business leads, sub-contracting opportunities, and special business training designed to give you access to contracts and improve your ability to succeed in government contracting. Facilitated by Yolanda Goodloe, the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center.  This Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3512941176954615053

Topic: Managing a Business

Determine the precise insurance needs for your business. Topics of discussion will include Business Property, Business Liability, Professional Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, Cyber Liability, Workers Compensation, Commercial Auto, and Bonds. This is an excellent session for getting many of your insurance questions answered.

Speaker(s): Robert Brooks

Co-Sponsor(s): Suncoast Credit Union

Fee: No Cost

Register at https://ic.eshcfl.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=675430067

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Phone: 813-204-9267
Email: minorc@hcflgov.net

Skip the line at the bank!Entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone interested in borrowing money to start or grow a business are encouraged to listen in to help understand the state of small business lending now. The discussion will include active lenders from Alternative Funding Solutions, Bank United, Fifth Third Bank, South State Bank, Suncoast Credit Union, and Sunshine State Economic Development Corporation. The event will take place on June 15th at Noon hosted by the Small Business Development Center at Pinellas County Economic Development.

 When: June 15th at 12:00pm - 1:00pm 

Where: Zoom

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrceCppjoiHdJaiL0oz1VJPEPC8T93r1Jy

This activity is free

You've got the idea. Now you need to know how to get on your way. From how to determine feasibility and legal structures to the types of licenses you'll need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started. 

Speaker: Pablo Arroyo

Sponsor: Wells Fargo Bank

Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3935847436384450144

For many small businesses, entry into government contracting will or should begin as a subcontractor. This webinar will provide the small business owner with an understanding of the overall subcontracting process, including the format for a Subcontract and Teaming agreement, how to protect your company during the relationship and the overall benefits of subcontracting. This seminar will also provide the suggested rules of engagement and the contractual relationship between prime contractor, subcontractor and the government, for small businesses in the Tampa Bay region.

Speaker: Karen Krymski, MPH, CVE

This Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8054310130777676631

Does your business have the ability to act quickly; adapt and implement change during disruptions, to safeguard staff, customers and assets, while maintaining business continuity? This workshop can be the foundation for your Business Resiliency Action Plan.

Speakers: Debra Schweikowsky

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1266122150943383309

It’s no myth…women, minority and veteran certification could present opportunities for your business. But there is a process to becoming certified. In this class, you will learn how to complete the State of Florida certification application and discover how you can use it to seek business with the private sector and government. 

Speaker: Eileen Rodriguez, MBA

Sponsor: Suncoast Credit Union

Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6045846533970436955