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

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.

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Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting

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

Learn what it takes to contract or subcontract with Pinellas County. Gain insights to Pinellas County’s sourcing methods, online resources, and tips for doing business with Pinellas County. Find out what it takes to become a Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and the benefits the program offers, as well as the new Contract Compliance Management System-B2Gnow software system being used to assist companies.

Free | Virtual Workshop

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Starting a Business

March 7, 12:00 - 1:00 p.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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Digital Marketing

March 14, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

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

Free | Virtual Workshop

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Construction Bonding

March 14, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

New to the industry or looking for refresher tips? Construction bonding can protect your firm against disruptions or financial loss due to a contractor's failure to complete a project or failure to meet contract specifications. Not sure if your firm meets bonding requirements for moving up to the next level? This class will answer those questions and many more.

Free | Virtual Workshop

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Responding to RFPs, RFIs and RFQs

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

Each bid proposal is unique. In order to stand out in the sea of competing firms and to get an insider’s look into writing a business proposal that will generate more successful results; Gain real insight into the bid writing process and discover proven tools for responding to proposals. In this seminar you will learn the do’s and don’ts in writing and submitting a proposal. 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.