Florida Small Business Development Center Network Upcoming Events

10th Annual Veterans Conference, Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Business Training: BCC Melbourne - King Center, King Center Rotunda, Melbourne — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:11:57 GMT

Where: BCC Melbourne - King Center, King Center Rotunda, Melbourne
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Topic: Government Contracting
Veterans' Business Conference highlights Veteran Business Ownership and Iniatives. This conference focuses on issues that relate to veterans, but all are encouraged to attend. Sessions will include government contracting and purchasing, running a successful business and much more. King Center - Rotunda
Speaker: Keynote - Mark Llano, CEO and President, Source One Distributors, Inc., 2009 Vetrepreneur of the Year Topic: What it Takes! Government Contracting Success Panel: Carol Craig - Craig Technologies | Jim Barfield - Luke and Associates | Moses Harvin - American Services Technology Representatives and Advocates: U.S. Small Business Administration | NASA's Central | Industry Assistance Center | Procurement Technical Assistance Center | Patrick AirForce Base | Brevard Small Business Assistance Council | Veterans Business Outreach Center
Co-Sponsor: SBDC; VBOC; USA; EDC of FL Space Coast; Craig Technologies; Boeing; Harris; DRS; Borrego Springs Bank
Must also register with payment at www.bcctraining.com or call (321) 433-5570 or (321) 433-5572 or email: pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu or allenh@brevardcc.edu CRN#67245 Registration fee: $60 to include breakfast, lunch and materials.
Fee: $ 60.00
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Funding Q & A, Thursday, September 16, 2010

Business Training: BCC Melbourne - King Center, King Center Rotunda, Melbourne — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:05:41 GMT

Where: BCC Melbourne - King Center, King Center Rotunda, Melbourne
When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Financing
Question and Answer Session with area Financial Professionals
Speaker: Fred Crispin Borrego Springs Bank
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Fee: Free
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TechNet - Professional Branding: A Reflection of You & Your Business, Thursday, September 30, 2010

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:07:26 GMT

Where: BCC Palm Bay Campus - Computer Lab, Buld. 2, Room 160, Palm Bay Campus
When: Thursday, September 30, 2010 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Why does my business need a logo? What is branding? Why is it important? Do your marketing materials generate confidence in your company? Professional Branding: A Reflection of You & Your Business The program is FREE. Reservations are required. Call the SBDC at 433-5570 or 433-5572.
Speaker: Joyce Wilden, Buzz Biz PR and Joan Sofet, Visual Jones
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Fee: Free
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Selling a Business, Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:17:40 GMT

Where: SBDC at Brevard Community College, Bldg. 10, Room 122, Melbourne
When: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Topic: Business Basics
The course is designed for business owners who are planning to retire or sell their business in the next five years. Cost is $30. CRN: _____ Call 433-5570 or 433-5572 or register online at www.brevardcc.edu/workforce
Speaker: Lou Vesico
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Fee: $ 30.00
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Business Planning, Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Business Training: Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Merritt Island — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:55:37 GMT

Where: Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Merritt Island
When: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Excellent and valuable presentation on business planning from a proven business leader. Business plan outline and materials distributed. The program is FREE. Reservations are required. Call the FSBDC at 433-5570 or 433-5572.
Speaker: Local business plan expert -
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Fee: Free
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From Idea to Marketplace - How to Create, Distribute and Sell your Invention, Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Business Training: TRDA, TRDA Main Conference Room, Melbourne — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:12:57 GMT

Where: TRDA, TRDA Main Conference Room, Melbourne
When: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Turn your great idea into an income-producing business. Learn from an expert. Reservations are required. To register please call 321-433-5570 or 321-433-5572 or email: pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu or allenh@brevardcc.edu
Speaker: Jean Newell - Newco
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
theatre seating if we go over 20 - no more than 30 people - due to another workshop at TRDA that evening, as part of their Tech Venture program.
Fee: Free
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TechNet - Do I need a Buisiness Website?, Thursday, October 14, 2010

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:05:57 GMT

Where: BCC Palm Bay Campus - Computer Lab, Buld. 2, Room 160, Palm Bay Campus
When: Thursday, October 14, 2010 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Do you have a website for your small business? Why do you need a website? Learn why having a website is important to your marketing plan. The program is FREE. Reservations are required. Call the SBDC at 433-5570 or 433-5572
Speaker: Speaker: Mike Shaffer - Shaffer Web Design
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Fee: Free
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Minority Business Certification, Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:21:50 GMT

Where: Cocoa Campus / SBDC at BCC, Building 3 - Room 103 (Non-Credit Training Room), Cocoa
When: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Topic: Business Basics
Rod Vargas, project manager and Certified Business Analyst with the SBDC at UCF and manager of the CEO XChange program. Vargas serves as the Chair of the Disney Entrepreneur Center 100 Club, Board Member of the Small Business Development Center Advisory Board and is a Member of the Technical Assistance Committee at the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund. For his achievements and support to the business community, He was named the U.S. SBA Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Florida in 2007. The program is FREE. Reservations are required. Call the SBDC at 433-5570 or 433-5572.
Speaker: Rod Vargas, SBDC UCF
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Fee: Free
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Buying a Business, Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:17:00 GMT

Where: SBDC at Brevard Community College, Bldg. 10, Room 122, Melbourne
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Topic: Business Basics
Attention first time business buyers! Includes discussions on: how to put a price on a business and determining the return on investment, how to finance a business, how to avoid pitfalls by conducting a thorough "due diligence," franchises how to buy a one and when and why you should buy one opening a new location - vs. - buying an existing franchise how to avoid slick franchise sales rep show to read and understand the franchise offering circular how franchises can add value to your business. Questionnaire for spouses and partners available. Reservations are required. Call 433-5570 or 433-5572 or register online at www.brevardcc.edu/workforce
Speaker: Lou Vesico
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Fee: Free
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New Venture Clinic, Thursday, October 21, 2010

Business Training: BCC - Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 2, Room 163A, Palm Bay — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:57:41 GMT

Where: BCC - Palm Bay Campus, Bldg. 2, Room 163A, Palm Bay
When: Thursday, October 21, 2010 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Pre-business workshop featuring overview of Business Planning, Loan Packaging, Finance, Legal, Insurance and Recordkeeping & Taxes. CRN# - Call (321) 433-5570 or (321) 433-5572 to register or email: pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu or allenh@brevardcc.edu
Speaker: various speakers from their fields of expertise
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Location: Palm Bay Campus, Bldg 2 Room 163A
Fee: $ 60.00
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TechNet - Learning to Use facebook for Business - Hands-on Approach, Thursday, October 28, 2010

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:15:54 GMT

Where: BCC Palm Bay Campus - Computer Lab, Buld. 2, Room 160, Palm Bay Campus
When: Thursday, October 28, 2010 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Join in the Social Media buzz. Step by Step hands-on instruction creating a facebook profile and a business fan page. Please join us for this hands-on seminar presented in a computer lab. BCC Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 10, Room 242 - Lab
Speaker: SBDC
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Seating is limited: please register early. To Register: Call (321) 433-5570 or (321) 433-5572 or email: pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu or allenh@brevardcc.edu
Fee: Free
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How to Start a Business PAFB, Thursday, October 28, 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:39:11 GMT

Where: Patrick Air Force Base, Family Support Center, Family Support Center
When: Thursday, October 28, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
This program is for military and civilians who have and ID card and access to Patrick AFB. The program is FREE. Reservations are required.
Speaker: Sandy Pfrimmer of SBDC
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Call the Family Support Center at 321-494-5676 to reserve a space.
Fee: Free
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Vet-Net Veterans Business Network of Central Florida - Celebrate Veterans Day!, Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:27:51 GMT

Where: Eau Gallie Arts District, Harris Auditorium, Eau Gallie Art Museum
When: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Financing
Veteran's Business Network of Central Florida is designed to provde a regular networking forum where veterans can learn about business experiences and opportunities from each other. Qualified guest speakers for every phase of small business development, from startup to government contracting. Access to certified business analysts and active consultants for free, confidential business counseling.Topic: Celebrate Veterans Day!
Speaker: TBD
Co-Sponsor: SBDC & Quality U, Gary Beckert
To Register: Call (321) 433-5570 or (321) 433-5572 or email: pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu or allenh@brevardcc.edu
Fee: Free
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Business Planning, Sunday, November 07, 2010

Business Training: Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Merritt Island — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:40:04 GMT

Where: Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Merritt Island
When: Sunday, November 07, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Excellent and valuable presentation on business planning from a proven business leader. Business plan outline and materials distributed. The program is FREE. Reservations are required. Call the FSBDC at 433-5570 or 433-5572.
Speaker: Local business plan expert
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Fee: Free
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TechNet - Learning to Use facebook for Business - Hands-on Approach, Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:50:51 GMT

Where: BCC Palm Bay Campus - Computer Lab, Buld. 2, Room 160, Palm Bay Campus
When: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Join in the Social Media buzz. Step by Step hands-on instruction creating a facebook profile and a business fan page. Please join us for this hands-on seminar presented in a computer lab. BCC Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 10, Room 242 - Lab
Speaker: SBDC
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Seating is limited: please register early. To Register: Call (321) 433-5570 or (321) 433-5572 or email: pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu or allenh@brevardcc.edu
Fee: Free
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New Venture Clinic, Thursday, November 18, 2010

Business Training: BCC - Titusville Campus, Bldg. 1, Room 143, Titusville — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:41:09 GMT

Where: BCC - Titusville Campus, Bldg. 1, Room 143, Titusville
When: Thursday, November 18, 2010 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Topic: Business Basics
pre-business workshop featuring overview of Business Planning, Loan Packaging, Finance, Legal, Insurance and Recordkeeping & Taxes CRN . Attendees must go online to www.bcctraining.com to register.
Speaker: various speakers from their fields of expertise
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Location is BCC Titusville Campus, Bldg 1 Room 143.
Fee: $ 60.00
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TechNet - Social Media for Small Bussiness, Thursday, December 02, 2010

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:02:25 GMT

Where: BCC Palm Bay Auditorium, Auditorium Bldg. 1 Room 107G, Palm Bay Campus
When: Thursday, December 02, 2010 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Overview of Using Social Media for your Small Business and a Cutting Edge presentation by Jean Newell of NEWCO with cutting edge information on the use of video on your business website. BCC Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 10, Room 242 - Lab
Speaker: Jean Newco, NEWCO
Co-Sponsor: SBDC
Seating is Limited. Please register early. To Register: Call (321) 433-5570 or (321) 433-5572 or email: pfrimmers@brevardcc.edu or allenh@brevardcc.edu
Fee: Free
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