Learn new ways to grow your business in Pinellas with these free virtual workshops in February

Business Workshops

From the FSBDCN Pinellas County

The Florida Small Business Development Center Network at Pinellas County offers business training, consulting, referrals and resources. Workshops fill quickly and advanced registration is requested. Classes are cancelled on holidays or any day county offices are closed.

www.PCED.org/sbdc

2023 Florida State Minority Supplier Diversity Council Kick-Off meeting

Featuring a fireside chat with Troy Taylor, Chairman & CEO of Coca-Cola Florida LLC, moderated by Brian Butler, President & CEO of Vistra Communications.

This is a hybrid event; tickets range from $20 - $60.

Location: 4103 USF Cedar Circle, Room MSC 2708

Date & Time: Feb. 16th, 2023, From 9:30am - 12:00pm

For more details and to register for the event go to: FSMSDC.ORG/ANNUAL-KICKOFF-2023

Starting a Business

Feb. 7, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

The best way to get started! Receive information on the necessary licenses, permits, legal documents and requirements to do business in the State of Florida. Learn to refine your ideas into a plan for success.

Free | Virtual Workshop

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Best Marketing Strategies

Feb. 7, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Improve your sales and maximize your time with the right marketing strategies to fit your business and your personal style. Learn to combine marketing activities such as networking, event marketing, email and social media to move customers from awareness to raving fans of your products and services!

Free | Virtual Workshop

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Leveraging Business Certification Programs

Feb. 21, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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.

Free | Virtual Workshop

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Doing Business with the Federal Government

Feb. 28, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

This class will provide information on how to business with the Federal Government, how to located federal opportunities, and the steps necessary to access federal business certification programs. 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.

Free | Virtual Workshop

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The FSBDCN at Pinellas County Economic Development is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. For disability accommodations please contact St. Petersburg College Security at (727) 791-2560 a minimum of five days in advance.

The FSBDCN at Pinellas County Economic Development is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.