Events/Workshops

The Small Business Development Center and Entrepreneur Development Institute at IRSC, in partnership with SCORE of the Treasure Coast, cordially invite you to attend this informative workshop: The great thing about existing businesses is that they have a track record to examine which is important if you are selling or buying. This workshop will help you decide if buying an existing business is right for you and help you understand what you need to know in evaluating businesses that are for sale. Likewise if you want to sell your business we will discuss what information you need to prepare and gain insight into the selling process. **$25 advance registration / $35 at the door REGISTER TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED!

Speaker: Ken Elkin, Broker-Owner of Acquisition Experts, LLC, Stuart, FL

2012 Small Business Week Growth Conference Monday May 21, 2012 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM In honor of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Development Center hosts its annual Growth Conference, in six locations, so you can gain the tools and learn the strategies to grow your business. Join us at the Hillsborough location on May 21 for a morning of speed consulting with business experts who can give you practical insight toward growing your business. Schedule: 7:30-8:15 Wells Fargo breakfast 8:15-10:30 Speed consulting with the Small Business Resource Network’s top-tier consultants, including attorneys, accountants, insurance agents and bankers.

Speaker: Several Speakers

In honor of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Development Center hosts its annual Growth Conference, in six locations, so you can gain the tools and learn the strategies to grow your business. Join us at the Greater Hernando Chamber of Commerce on May 22 for a morning of speed consulting with business experts who can give you practical insight toward growing your business. Schedule: 7:30-8:15 Wells Fargo breakfast 8:15-10:30 Speed consulting with Hernando small business experts, including attorneys, accountants, insurance agents and bankers.

Speaker: Several Speakers

2012 Small Business Week Growth Conference Wednesday May 23, 2012 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM In honor of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Development Center hosts its annual Growth Conference, in six locations, so you can gain the tools and learn the strategies to grow your business. Join us in Pasco County on May 23 for a morning of speed consulting with business experts who can give you practical insight toward growing your business. Schedule: 7:30-8:15 Wells Fargo breakfast 8:15-10:30 Speed consulting with Pasco small business experts, including attorneys, accountants, insurance agents and bankers. Looking for additional locations and dates? Visit www.SBDCtampabay.com

Speaker: Several Speakers

Bulletproof Your Business: Neutralize Your Competition with a Business Continuity Plan & SMART Insurance This workshop is provided at no cost to business owners. Refreshments and lunch will be served. Discussion Topics: • What is a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)? • Why you should have a BCP • How to put a BCP in place for your business • How Real Estate Value Differs from Insured Value • Business Interruption Coverage: How it Works and Why You Need It • Importance of a Business & Home Inventory • Understanding Hurricane Deductibles • Tips for Saving Money on Property Insurance Featured Presenters: Florida SBDC Network: Harry Looknanan is a Certified Business Continuity Planner at the Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University. Insurance Information Institute: Lynne McChristian is the Florida representative for the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), a nonprofit founded more than 40 years ago to provide education on insurance subjects. The I.I.I. is funded by the insurance industry, to explain what insurance is and how it works.

Speaker: Harry Looknanan, Certified Business Continuity Planner, SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University Lynne McChristian, Florida Representative, Insurance Information Institute

A presentation will be given on BUSINESS CONTINUITY. Most small businesses do not realize that 40% or more of all businesses will not return after a catastrophic event. This can be anything from a fire, hurricane, sabotage from within, or a major state wide problem. Are you prepared to handle any of these? Also, your own personal home and family... Do you have a plan for them too? There are ways to plan for these events and steps to follow after such events happen.

Speaker: Dick Cantner is a Certified Business Consultant in the SBDC Department at IRSC. He has also completed the many requirements to become a Certified Business Continuity Professional, a worldwide recognition.

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In celebration of National Small Business Week, this luncheon is a tribute to rural small businesses in Southwest Florida. Investment $15 For information on sponsorship opportunities for this event please call Janice Groves at (239) 860-8592.

What would your customers say about the level of customer service they receive? Would they rate it as high and great as you think it is? Come and learn the art of customer care, an approach to delivering customer service that exceeds your customer's expectations!

Speaker: Adrienne Darby

Focus on Your Business A Microsoft®Office Tips and Tricks Event Join us for an informative technology event featuring step-by-step demonstrations designed to help you get the most from Microsoft Office in your day-to-day work. You'll learn how to: • Get through everyday tasks more quickly • Overcome email overload • Create professional documents and presentations with more impact • Get insight into your data • Easily connect and share with customers and colleagues The event includes live demos, and a chance to win a great door prize! Registration and light refreshments from 11:30 - Noon. Workshop begins at noon. REGISTER TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED! **All attendees will be entered for a chance to win a copy of Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Edition (A $500 Value!)

"Previously a two part series now taught as one class, Building the Ultimate Business Plan will teach participants how to research a target market, estimate sales and learn how much the business owner will need to sell in order to be profitable. Included in this class is the software "Ultimate Business Planner" which will aid participants in completing their company's business plan."

Speaker: Dawn Decaminada

Learn the secrets for searching for grants for not for profits. Investment: $20

If you are like 62 percent of business owners nationwide, then you don’t have an emergency plan in place to handle a disaster such as a fire, hurricane, cyber threat or tornado. Do you think you’d be able to reopen the doors after an emergency hits? Do you think your customers will wait for you to get back on your feet, or go with another provider? Don’t wait until it’s too late! Neutralize Your Competition with a Business Continuity Plan & SMART Insurance. At this free event, you’ll learn the following: Insurance Information • How to put a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in place for your business • Business Interruption Coverage: How it Works and Why You Need It • Tips for Saving Money on Property Insurance • Understanding Hurricane Deductibles • Importance of a Business & Home Inventory • How Real Estate Value Differs from Insured Value Plus: you’ll be able to tour the FSBDC Mobile Assistance Center.

Speaker: Mario Iezzoni, Lynne McChristian

Learn the essentials of business start up. This class is guaranteed to take the mystery out of starting a business and help get you on the road to being a business owner. Steps to Starting a Small Business will touch on several issues including licensing, legal forms of organization, business and marketing plans, branding and financing. This class will prepare you to formulate a plan and move towards being a small business owner.

Speaker: Adrienne Darby

"Previously a two part series now taught as one class, Building the Ultimate Business Plan will teach participants how to research a target market, estimate sales and learn how much the business owner will need to sell in order to be profitable. Included in this class is the software "Ultimate Business Planner" which will aid participants in completing their company's business plan."

Speaker: Dawn Decaminada

This three hour workshop will provide useful answers to your questions about starting a business in Charlotte County.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Business... And need to ask! Join Certified Business Analyst Phil Scruton as he simplifies business start up. From market studies and research to feasibility, find out how you can get started now! Also included: "Entrepreneurship on the Side" - learn how to keep your day job and be a business owner. Workshop will be held at Iberia Bank, Boynton Beach Branch.

Speaker: SBDC Certified Business Analyst Phil Scruton

Whether you are just getting started or in business for awhile, there are tax issues that affect you and your small business. Tax professionals guide you through the every changing laws and reporting requirements a small business owner faces. The program cost is $25. Course number is 70147 Reservations are required. Register online at: www.brevardcc.edu/workforce or call the SBDC at 433-5570 or 433-5572.

Speaker: TBD

Thinking of starting a business in Cape Coral? Then this Q&A style format is just right for you.

Take the first step in starting your small business! Engage in important discussions focusing on organizational requirements, licensing for a small business, personal financial assessments, insurance, marketing, loans, defining your customer, location considerations and employee requirements.

Speaker: Valerie Simmons, Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network SBDC at GCCC

You've got the idea. Now you need to know how get on your way. Starting Your Business is a class that teaches just that. From how to determine feasibility and legal structure to the type of license you will need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started.

Speaker: David Noel

You’ve got the idea. Now you need to know how get on your way. Starting Your Business is a class that teaches just that. From how to determine feasibility and legal structure to the type of license you will need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started.

Speaker: Pearl Para

You’ve got the idea. Now you need to know how get on your way. Starting Your Business is a class that teaches just that. From how to determine feasibility and legal structure to the type of license you will need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started.

Speaker: Mario Iezzoni

Take the first step in starting your business! Engage in important discussions focusing on organizational requirements, licensing for a business, financial assessments, insurance, marketing, loans, defining your customer, location and employee requirements. (3 hours)

Speaker: Johnny D. Branch, Certified Business Analyst CPA MBA, Restaurant owner for over 30 years

A tradition necessary for small business management and funding. Seize this opportunity to learn from a proven business leader. Business planning tools, outline and materials will be distributed. The program is FREE. Reservations are required. Call the SBDC at 433-5570 or 433-5572.

Speaker: TBD

In many ways, there has never been a better time to start a business. Learn how to properly launch your business to ensure success. Understand the critical pieces of the puzzle and how they all fit together. We will discuss the various legal forms of ownership, licensing and tax requirements, capital and labor, rent versus purchase, insurance and various other business startup issues.

Speaker: Amy Kirkland, Manager, Small Business Development Center at Seminole State College

How to Start Your Own Business This seminar will help business owners learn the essentials for getting started in business. Topics include legal forms of business; local, state, or federal licensing requirements and an introduction to business plans and the importance of preparing one. This session is guaranteed to take the mystery out of starting a business and help you to be the entrepreneur you always dreamed about!

Speaker: Lisa Jones/CBA

Legal Clinic and Managing Risks will update start up and seasoned businesses on the importance of proper legal structure, entity selection and necessary insurance coverage. The program cost is $25. Course number is 72028 . Reservations are required. Register online at: www.brevardcc.edu/workforce or call the SBDC at 433-5570 or 433-5572.

Speaker: TBD

This workshop will review business planning areas such as financing, selecting a business legal structure, identifying your market, recordkeeping and identifying risks that can challenge success.

Speaker: Louis J. Tsunis

Thinking of starting a business and have questions, then this workshop is for you. Investment: $20

Understand the topics you need to consider prior to establishing a business.

Speaker: Thawanna Keaton, Manager, SBDC at UWF

Developing a Business Plan A complete, high quality, interactive, on-line workshop that you can register for and complete over the internet anytime 24/7 from your home, your office or while traveling from any computer with an internet connection. It can be completed in less than an hour and you can pause the workshop at your convenience and return to complete it later if necessary. It includes practice documents and materials to get you started until our Certified Business Analyst can discuss your specific needs and questions with you. This workshop covers the following topics: Products and Services, The Market, Marketing Strategy, The Competition, Operations, Management Team, Personnel, Financial Data (Balance Sheet, Break-Even Analysis, Income Statement, Cash Flow), Supporting Documentation (Resumes, Credit information, Legal documents, Census/demographic data).

Business Plan Writing Made Easy Writing a successful business plan requires preparation and, most importantly, getting started. This seminar provides a ‘hands-on approach’ for the serious entrepreneur or business owner who is ready to write that winning business plan. From identifying your target market to financial projections, this seminar will guide you through outlining the key sections of the plan, making the writing process easy

Speaker: Lisa Jones/ CBA

This workshop will give you answers to tax issues facing small business owners.

Do you have a great idea for a restaurant? Or a great recipe you want to cook up into a profitable venture? Join the Small Business Development Center for a very special and intimate workshop in one of Boca Raton’s most successful restaurants. In this information packed session you’ll learn strategies, tips and business-building tools to help you succeed in your food business. Learn firsthand from Chef/Owner Arturo Gismondi, of Trattoria Romana, Cannoli Kitchen, and the Bier Garten, what it takes to succeed in this highly competitive, ever-changing industry. Register early, seats are limited.

Speaker: Arturo Gismondi, Chef/Owner Trattoria Romana, Cannoli Kitchen, Bier Garten.

Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds or growing your business. Receive all the tools necessary to complete a practical business plan, including a copy of the Ultimate Business Planner software. Our expert advice simplifies conducting necessary research to make decisions and develop financial projections. Don’t be intimidated, take the first step.

Speaker: Jim Parrish

This workshop will help you achieve your sales and marketing goals.

Participants will learn best practices for tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, geo-locations and social buying. Topics also include: strategy, return on influence, keys to success, and social media dashboards. This two-hour seminar is designed for business owners who already have a working knowledge of social media tools.

Speaker: Presented by Nerine Elattar, CBA

It’s no myth…women, minority and service-disabled 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 this certification to seek business with the private sector and government.

Speaker: Eileen Rodriguez

Break down all of the areas that a lender reviews when they decide to approve/decline loans.

Business Planning is the foundation to start a new venture, raising funds, or growing your business. The objectives of this seminar to discuss the basic elements of a business plan, explore the sources of information for a business plan, and understand the role of the business plan once it is formed. Cost: $15 if pre-register, $20 at the door.Credit Card payment via the internet preferred.

Speaker: Camilo Lopez-Niño, Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network

Ever wished you had a crystal ball to help predict your business outcomes? Well, you do! And, it’s probably sitting on a shelf collecting dust. Get rid of the excuses that keep you from looking at the numbers. We’ll teach you how to comprehend your business’ financial statements so you can focus on the big picture. After this course, you’ll be able to use the numbers to evaluate the condition of your business and effectively manage its financial performance by learning how to: • Read, review and understand your statements in as little as one hour per month • Use your statements to recognize negative trends before it’s too late • Understand the three statements you must have before making operating & marketing decisions • Speak the same language as your banker and CPA • Perform vertical and horizontal comparative analyses • Use ratios to make the most of your assets • Determine the net worth of your business • Ask financially intelligent questions Taught by a CPA. Text Book Included: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What you really need to know about the numbers, as well as a glossary of terms and quick reference of ratios.

Speaker: Pearl Para

The major determining factor on receiving any type of loan is your personal credit score and credit history. Do you know your credit score number? This class covers an overview of credit basics, what makes up your credit score and how to improve your overall credit score. Everyone even thinking about opening a business needs this information.

Speaker: Johnny D. Branch, Certified Business Analyst CPA MBA, Restaurant owner for over 30 years.

This workshop will help you through the process of understanding and managing by financial statements. Learn critical indicators of downturns or additional profit potential in your company's income statements, balance sheet, and cash flow statements in order to more effectively run your business. SPACE IS LIMITED

Speaker: Louis J. Tsunis

Cost-effective and proven small business marketing techniques will be discussed. Learn the three "R"s of small business marketing: research, reach and retain customers. Learn ways the media can increase your business.

Are you looking for money for your business? Are you considering a SBA loan? This seminar will help you zero in on the right funding choices for your business and avoid money scams. Our financing veteran will educate you on how to ask for a loan, get prepared for the bank and where to find money in a tight-fisted economy. You’ll explore: • SBA loans: when, where and how to apply • How to plan your financing request to banks • Which banks are making loan • Angel investors and venture capitalists • Six Cs of credit and how credit scores affect your business • The fundamentals of royalties, licensing and supplier credit • Busting the myths about small business grants • SPECIAL BONUS: Find out 88 ways to get money without going to the bank!

Speaker: Marty Zients

Class #2: Working with the Bank Accounts & Other Accounts You will learn how to work with registers and bank accounts. Also we will cover, tracking credit card transactions. We will demonstrate how to reconcile a bank account and credit card accounts. We will discuss the different types of asset and liability accounts you can create and see how to track assets and liabilities in QuickBooks.

Speaker: Mary Ellen Adamcryk, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Program Manager, CPB

Doing business with Uncle Vinny and cousin Howie started out like a good idea, but somehow got complicated. Learn how to steer clear of the lawyers and keep family relations healthy and happy! This workshop will be held at Iberia Bank, Boynton Beach branch.

Speaker: SBDC Regional Director Ted Kramer

Program featuring GAP (Growth Acceleration Program) for business 3-5 years in business, minimum of 5 employees and annual revenue of at least $500,000. Introduce the professional business consultants to present the necessary tools, strategies and expertise business needed to acccelerate the growth and success of their businesses. Florida First Capital will present SBA finance opportunities to also assist businesses with financial information. Speakers and presenters are Suzannne Mulvehill and Constance Scott, GAP Counselors and Debbie Petrell from Florida First Capital.

Speaker: Suzanne Mulvehill, Constance Scott, Debbie Petrell

Class #3: Setting up & using Inventory You will learn how purchase orders play a role in inventory. We will cover how to track the receipts of the inventory items and adjust inventory manually. You will learn hands on, on how to create, build, and edit inventory assemblies (finished goods). See how to set up QuickBooks to track sales tax. Learn how to determine a business’s sales tax liability, and how to write a QuickBooks check to the appropriate tax agency for sales tax liability.

Speaker: Mary Ellen Adamcryk, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Program Manager, CPB

Class #4: Entering Sales Information, Receiving Payments, Entering and Paying the bills This is the meat and potatoes of QuickBooks. You will practice creating a new invoice and learn the purpose and use of the QuickBooks Item list. You will see how QuickBooks records the information you enter on sales forms and how to memorize an invoice transaction. We will also cover price levels. You will learn how to record customer payments and how to handle customer discounts, partial payments, overpayments, or down payments. We will discuss the different ways you can handle bills in QuickBooks, as well as entering & paying the bills.

Speaker: Mary Ellen Adamcryk, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Program Manager, CPB

Start-Up Basics This seminar will help business owners learn the essentials for getting started in business, including: an introduction to business plans and the importance of preparing one; explore the legal forms of business (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability corporation) and which one is right for you; and determine the local, state, or federal licensing requirements for the business. This session is guaranteed to take the mystery out of starting a business and help you to be the entrepreneur you always dreamed about.

Speaker: Presented by Hal Thayer

Your company's website is a reflection of your business so you need to plan it right from the beginning. This seminar discusses effective site design and navigation, hosting and maintaining your site, as well as the basics tools for e-commerce. Get equipped with the knowledge to effectively plan your website and understand the elements of e-commerce. (This seminar does not teach HTML coding or search engine optimization.) Offered once a quarter

Speaker: Pam Weber, Sales Growth Group

Class #5: Doing Payroll with QuickBooks This is an in-depth look into QuickBooks payroll system. You will learn more about payroll setup, as well as setting up employee payroll Information. We will cover the setup of payroll schedules and practice writing and printing a payroll check. You will learn how QuickBooks tracks your tax liabilities as well as deductions like Child Support. You will practice paying payroll taxes and learn how to print W-4s and 1099s.

Speaker: Mary Ellen Adamcryk, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Program Manager, CPB

Summers here and it’s the perfect time to get out of your office and network effectively. This three hour workshop will teach you how to quickly recognize the behavioral “style” of anyone and build your network of prospects. Investment $ 99 (includes continental breakfast and program material)

New to QuickBooks? Want to learn what to do after loading the software? Then this seminar is designed for you to help you learn quick and easy steps to get up and running with QuickBooks.

Speaker: Patricia Vavrek

See how QuickBooks® financial software helps you take control of your business finances. Find out which QuickBooks® product is right for you before you buy. Training covers the basics of bookkeeping with the software.

Speaker: Carr, Riggs and Ingram, Inc.

Unless you are an accountant, chances are you have many questions about how to set-up your accounts, do your recordkeeping, and especially how to keep your taxes straight. This workshop will teach you: understanding your chart of accounts; federal and state tax requirements; sales tax; and tax decisions regarding legal forms of business

Speaker: Toni Springer, CPA

Creating invoices, writing checks and managing customers, QuickBooks makes it all easier. This introductory class takes you through the basics of the software program. Taught be a certified public accountant, this course gets you started on making your company’s bookkeeping simpler.

Speaker: Mario Iezzoni

Do you need money to start or expand your business? In this seminar, you will learn about various financing options: bank loans, SBA guaranteed loan programs, private investment, and venture capital

Speaker: Pauline Davis, Asst. Director

Attendees will learn how to use profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements to assist in managing their small business. Bring a calculator.

Speaker: Dan Cavanaugh, Manager

This three-hour workshop will provide a QuickBooks overview and tips for keeping track of your daily business financials. Investment: $20

There’s no way to get around it-every business must report taxes. But how you pay your taxes all depends on the type of business you have. This class will explore the taxation process and filing requirements for sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.

Speaker: Mario Iezzoni

Overview of free resource tools made available by the IRS in an effort to assist taxpayers. Free workshop.

Speaker: Dan Cavanaugh, Manager SBDC at UWF

Today’s economic climate is testing the survival of small businesses.  The question from the classic business parable, “Who Moved My Cheese” is no longer as important as what do I do now?  Join Joyce Wilden of Buzz Biz PR for a marketing session packed with small business strategies designed to help you refocus and rebrand your company. Your market has shifted; your willingness to adapt and change may be crucial to your survival.

Speaker: Joyce Wilden Buzz Biz PR

You’re Invited to help us kick-off National Small Business Week at the SBRN mini tradeshow and After Hours event. This no cost event will give you the opportunity to win great prizes, network with other small business owners and lots of other great stuff! Investment: Your time.

"Social Media Surprises," Summit Library, West Palm Beach, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This workshop will also include website troubleshooting. Attendees will learn the difference between fact, fiction, urban legend and myth when it comes to making practical use of online marketing.

Speaker: Certified Business Analyst Sharon Geltner

The United States Postal Service is partnering with the Indian River State College Small Business Development Center to host free valuable workshops on ways Direct Mail can energize your business by generating new customers. IN TWO HOURS YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS USING ONE OF THE OLDEST MARKETING TOOLS. Location: Main Campus, Fort Pierce, Room E-108 Dates: October 28, 2011 Days: Friday Times: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Cost: FREE Continental breakfast will be provided LIMITED SEATING! REGISTER TODAY!

Learn some tried and true ways to start the referral pipeline going for you and your business that are guaranteed to get you referrals.

Speaker: Kolleen Edwards

"Get Your Business on the Map" Learn how to take advantage of free marketing and business productivity tools to grow your business. Designed especially for small buysiness, this training program will show you how to use internet marketing to increase sales in an easy-to-understand program development by Goggle. Cost $30.00

Speaker: Matt Weber

Learn how to choose the best method for marketing your business! Plus, broaden and target your market audience, create a free website quickly and easly, discover which social media avenues are the best and learn how to optimize your internet presence.

Speaker: Valerie Simmons, Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network SBDC at GCCC

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. SBDC Quick Tip: Marketing Your Business is a must-take class to attend before launching that website, product or new business!

Speaker: Bill McKown

In today’s business environment, social media plays a vital role in getting more traffic to your site. Learn some techniques to get you there. Investment $20

Attendees will learn practical, cost-effective strategies for marketing a small business.

Speaker: Larry Strain, Executive Director, SBDC at UWF

A comprehensive workshop designed to assist businesses interested in obtaining contracts with local government agencies and other entities, and the requirements to successfully compete for contracting opportunities

Business Matchmaking Session Participants meet one-on-one with local, state and federal agency purchasing departments. Agency participation includes City of Orlando, City of Winter Park, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, OUC, Orange County Public Schools, Orange County Government, Seminole County Government, UCF and more

Objectives include but not limited to the following: Explain the "how to's" of using the Internet for registration processes Explain bid response process (using Palm Beach County) as an example Locate web site addresses for business opportunities Provide a resource list for background reading

Speaker: Carole Hart, Certified Business Analyst

Learn how to identify government agencies and target your marketing efforts to save both dollars and minutes.

Speaker: John Miller, 20 Years experience as Goverment Contractor, Florida SBDC Network

Government Contracting Series June 5th – July 17th, 2012 Attend the six-part Government Contracting Series to learn the ins and outs of doing businesses with representatives looking to buy YOUR products and services. June 5th – July 17th, 2012 Modules run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 5th, 13th, 19th, 21st & July 10th, & 17th Seats are limited so Register today! Cost: $120.00 for all six modules. Individual modules not available. Dates and topics subject to change. Potential topics include: • Proposal Preparation • Doing Business with MacDill Air Force Base • How to Obtain a GSA Schedule • Doing Business With Hillsborough Regional Transportation Authority (HART) • Doing Business with Moffitt Cancer Center • Obtaining Security Clearances

Speaker: Several Speakers

This all day event is a great way to meet the procurement professionals from city, county and state agencies. Schedule your time to meet with procurement agencies today!

Find out about eligibility, benefits, and certifications for small businesses that limit competition on government contracts. Workshop is FREE.

Speaker: Laura Subel, Procurement Specialist

Find out about eligibility, benefits and certifications for small businesses that limit competition on government contracts. Workshop is FREE. Call 850-595-0063 to register.

Speaker: Laura Subel, Procurement Specialist

Find out about eligibility, benefits and certifications for small businesses that limit competition on government contracts. Workshop is FREE. Call 850-595-0063 to register.

Speaker: Laura Subel, Procurement Specialist

Find out about eligibility, benefits and certifications for small businesses that limit competition on government contracts. Workshop is FREE.

Speaker: Laura Subel, Procurement Specialist

This presentation will cover the following topics: Provide overview of the certification process Determine the applicability of the programs that suit your personal profile Evaluate certification options within the County, State and Federal levels

Speaker: Jackie Rule, Cerified Business Analyst - Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Learn the strategies and tools for disaster planning. Other topics include the critical components of business continuity planning and insurance. Tour of FL SBDC MAC-mobile business assistance center--a 38' RV equiped to deploy immediately after a disaster. Free event:

Speaker: Presented by Robert Pickett, CBA from Brevard Community College.

Great News, the SBDC has partnered with the American Red Cross, FEMA and the local Chambers of Commerce to bring a bigger better event to Brevard County to help us prepare for Hurricane Season. Join us for Disaster Planning Training Sessions: Business Disaster Planning Session by Rob Pickett of SBDC at BCC, a Personal Disaster Planning Session by Jeff Guadalupe of FEMA and a Community Disaster Planning Session by Michael Fratti of American Red Cross. Please join us immediately following training sessions for food and beverages at our "Hurricane Party" The event is free.

Speaker: Robert Pickett CBA SBDC at BCC; Jeff Guadalupe of FEMA; Michael Fratti of American Red Cross

Continuity of Operations Planning is a roadmap to success. Planning for events such as natural disasters, technological failures and man-made disasters that will impact your business will help improve your business processes and success. A step by step tool kit on how to develop a plan is presented, as well as resources to assist in planning for future events. Did you realize after a major disaster 40% of businesses do not reopen and another 25% fail within one year? It’s not just about your company, but your employees, customers, suppliers and your community, as all will be impacted if you’re not OPEN for Business.

Speaker: Robby Powers, Emergency Management Coordinator - City of Tallahassee

Going Global: Introduction to Import and Export: This workshop provides the fundamentals of international trade, understand the general import and export requirement, the regulatory requirements and payment mechanisms. Cost: $15 if pre-register, $20 at the door. Advance Credit Card payment via the website preferred.

Speaker: Nancy Orozco, Certified Business Analyst, Florida SBDC Network