Florida SBDC at UWF

🌿 Are you looking to grow as an entrepreneur and officially start up? We're here to assist! Reserve your place for this start-up workshop with our economic expert Zach at the Lynn Haven Garden Club, and afterwards meet regularly with your SBDC consultant team at no cost to you. Move forward on that trek to your thriving small business dream: https://ecs.page.link/uQykm 🤝 |

Loud applause and congratulations 🎈🎈 to our colleagues and Associate Director Christa Wilson for her New Business Start Lifetime Achievement award to date. She also led out in winning the Florida Undergraduate Student Project of the Year award! We're always impressed by her ability to help entrepreneurs, as well as young people, in learning what they need to know to make their dreams happen. Congrats again to all the SBDC award winners at our state annual conference last week. ( )

Ready to see if that business idea of yours is ready to become an official start-up? Don't miss out on our next 'Starting a Business' workshop!

🚀 Featured Speaker: Certified Business Consultant Josh Hartigan
📍 Location: Greater Pensacola Chamber
💼 Bonus: Free ongoing consultations with our SBDC team

Take the first step towards your thriving small business. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today!

▶️https://ecs.page.link/CnDYL

📌An online must-attend for small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the funding options available for your local business! Don't miss this chance this September for an hour one morning to connect with industry experts, ask questions, and help secure financial support for your business. Reserve your digital spot, and join your SBDC online for a conversation on building bridges to opportunities in the world of small business financing. 💸https://ecs.page.link/uAWiJ

🔹Community Bank
🔹MidSouth Bank

👋 We're all very happy our new GA Grace has joined our SBDC team! An FSU grad, she's now part of the UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business. We're excited to have her talents and skills on board, helping our team and local small businesses.
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Grace has even had the opportunity to travel as a Grand Opening Trainer for her longtime work at Chick-fil-A. She's trained new team members as well as assisted leadership teams in developing effective systems and processes for two new Chick-fil-A locations in New York City and Columbia, SC.
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The warmest of welcomes, Grace. In case you couldn't tell yet, we're thrilled you're here. 🤝

🛠️ Building a Legacy: How Black Founders Can Leverage LEANSTACK to Achieve Product-Market Fit 🛠️

Building a legacy starts with a strong foundation. Tonight, we’re diving deep into how LEANSTACK can empower Black Founders to create impactful businesses. Discover how to leverage the resources around you and navigate your journey to product-market fit.

📅 Networking at 6 PM CST
💼 Startup Founder Best Practices at 7 PM CST

Join us live:
🔗 Networking: https://kukua-institute.whereby.com/startup-best-practices-networking
🔗 Best Practices: https://streamyard.com/watch/mFvU5g88NW7P

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your startup journey!


Blacks in Technology
The First Bank
Innisfree Hotels
Black Innovation Leaders of Florida
Black Ambition
Pensacola News Journal
Florida Power & Light
Northwest Florida Daily News
Florida SBDC at UWF
Florida Blue

Hit play on your business idea! ▶️ Ensure you're checking all the boxes to start up right! ☑️

Join Kevin for this 3-hour workshop on Thursday morning, Sept. 5 at our partner the Destin Chamber of Commerce to discover what you need to know about starting your own small business.

We'll cover key topics like:

✅ Validating your business idea ✅ Evaluating your financial viability ✅ Understanding legal requirements ✅ Funding options ✅ Marketing strategies ✅ And more!

Plus, you'll get ongoing support from a Florida SBDC Business Consultant after the workshop – at no cost.

Don't let your great business ideas stay stuck in your head. Take the first steps to make them a reality.

Register now: https://ecs.page.link/3AHh5

💡 Get your local business launch masterclass at the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information Center in Milton with Colton. 🔔

Aspiring entrepreneurs, this one's for you! Reserve your seat today for a Friday afternoon in September, and set up your business idea for success. Colton will cover ⤵️

🔘 Market need
🔘 Profitability
🔘 Personal suitability
🔘 Legal requirements
🔘 Funding options
🔘 Marketing
🔘 Resources

After the workshop, you'll gain FREE access to a Florida SBDC Business Consultant to guide you through your business plan and beyond. Register now: https://ecs.page.link/Xq3sW

heads up: Understand the intersection of big tech and federal contracting with this webinar series. See how major tech companies manage their stock market performance, secure defense contracts, handle lobbying expenditures, and navigate subcontracting data. Get in-depth insights into their roles and strategies within the federal contracting arena. The webinars will be held every Wednesday from Sept. 4-Dec. 18 at noon Eastern. Sign up here! https://ecs.page.link/UB6Lj

Aspiring entrepreneurs, mark your calendars! 📅

Got a business idea brewing? Whether you're just starting out or need guidance on your current path, join Zach for an intensive 3-hour workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. at our great partner The Hive- PCFL.

We'll dive into:

💼Turning your ideas into a tangible small business
💼Key aspects of setting up a successful venture
💼Steps to create a solid business plan

Bonus: Attendees get FREE access to a Florida SBDC Business Consultant to help you reach your goals!

Let's get busy with your business. 🐝⏩https://tinyurl.com/sab-827

We loved seeing the final, new Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce folder featuring helpful info including chamber benefits as well as a beautiful, updated community guide and business directory. It's joining our stash of goodies that will come in handy as the holiday shopping season approaches. 🤝 SBDC offices, chambers, and our other partner small business resources are here for you now and always.

Tremendous job to client BAM Snoballs! Y'all are doing such wonderful work in the community. Your example is so helpful to kids, families, as well as other entrepreneurs and leaders. By All Means, keep going! 🚀🍧📚🗣️ https://ecs.page.link/psJLF

Angels make it their mission to inspire, aid the youth in Pensacola PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Some Escambia County educators pointed to a couple of former students as examples of what keeps them motivated every day.We have the pleasure

⚡ We're so thrilled with our students because of this Florida SBDC Network honor that crowned our client Taste of Pensacola the winner of the statewide competition for Small Business Student Project of the Year! Huge applause to entrepreneurs Tia and Ricki, the fantastic student team in Dr. Felicia Morgan's social media marketing class (names below!), Dr. Morgan herself, and our SBDC Associate Director Christa Wilson.
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Our small businesses and students wouldn't have this unique, beneficial opportunity without the UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business and the University of West Florida. Y'all made the spotlight at the FSBDC Network's annual conference awards night this evening, following this year's Small Business Success Summit.
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Sydney Alger❕
Latosha Faust❕
Krista Okahaski❕
Shyla Penfold❕
Charlotte Taylor❕

We know we're biased but we think Christa Wilson's breakout session, Confessions of an Entrepreneur, was the highlight of the day! 🎉 We couldn't be more in awe of our small business leader guests who helm One Day Came Inc. (David Delancy), CCI Group (Indy Vega), and ActivArmor (Diana Hall). Way to go to all four of you. Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom.

The '24 Small Business Success Summit has been an exceptional time this week. 🎊 From Dr. Jerry Parrish discussing Florida's economy to expert Roslyn Rice sharing about successful pricing models for small businesses, to a beautiful location and entertaining company. One for the digital scrapbooks. 💼❤📊

Thanks for the snapshots and poses, UWF team, Florida SBDC at FGCU, Florida SBDC Network, and more!

DEFENSEWERX in Northwest Florida connects a national network of resources for creative solutions applicable to the Department of Defense and more. If you think you can help expand our defense and other national capabilities, join the DEFENSEWERX Ecosystem to learn more: https://defensewerx.org/join-the-ecosystem/

Join the Ecosystem - DefenseWerx Sign up for Innovation Hubs within the Defensewerx ecosystem and receive up-to-date news via email communications about collaboration events.

This piece jumped out at us, featuring comments from bright entrepreneurs and our sister SBDC at FGCU. Give it a read for some great insights into business ownership and taking that risk of launch: https://ecs.page.link/WmYcG | Gulfshore Business 🙌 Florida SBDC at FGCU |

Leaving a corporate world for uncertainty of starting a business - Gulfshore Business Kelli Esposito had wanted to run her own business for years. Back in 2017, though, she felt stuck in the corporate world. She had a successful career in fashion design and then corporate interior design—but neither was her dream. “I knew that I did not want to be in a corporate environment,” s...

alert for contracting businesses in Northwest Florida and Pensacola. The Office of Supplier Development, Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Pensacola Purchasing Office are presenting this Supplier Development Exchange on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Join us for a panel discussion, presentations about doing business with the State of Florida, and networking opportunities! https://ecs.page.link/NcRSt

2024 Pensacola Supplier Development Exchange Network with government buyers and market your small business at the September 10th Pensacola Supplier Development Exchange!

Ta da! We're sure you're busy juggling entrepreneurship, but we wanted to be sure and let you know your Florida SBDC at UWF website got a 🆒 upgrade.
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We've been working to give you a modernized and user-friendly site. We hope you enjoy the new look and feel with fresh content and added resources. We want everyone to be able to find us and get help with your business needs.
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Very grateful to work with such a stellar web development small business in CleverOgre. And happy we could use a great shot of our consultant Marina for the homepage image, courtesy of the mad skills of small business Photography by Amanda Jones. Also excited to be featuring clients in page banners and of course in our success stories section. ✨
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Give the site a skim and tell us what you think! https://sbdc.uwf.edu/

Sometimes it's nice to have it broken down in a way that's super clear and super short. https://ecs.page.link/6UGyH

Three Reasons to Separate Your Personal Savings and Business Savings Do you know why you should separate your personal savings and business savings? Learn the benefits of separating your bank accounts here.

💙 Took some time this week to soak up the latest with our host and colleagues at the Faculty & Staff Welcome Back Reception in the atrium of the UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business. Thank you to those who helped create another awesome annual report and shared updates about how much the college is growing, succeeding, and causing lasting impact in the region and beyond. Excited to see more students back on campus Monday! 💚 !

A beacon of childcare, education, and entrepreneurship is in Marianna.
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Meet Georgeann Adkison and Amanda Eagle, the determined founders of the Jackson County Learning Academy (JACOLA) in Marianna, Florida. Hear about their journey, and what's it's meant to parents, their team, and community. A heads up, you may tear up...in a good way. 😉

How to Make the SBDC Work for You (Hear from Georgeann & Amanda) Meet Georgeann Adkison and Amanda Eagle, the determined founders of JACOLA (Jackson County Learning Academy) in beautiful Marianna, Florida. Discover their j...

Improve your financial health with the FDIC’s Money Smart online tools. They have a new suite of 14 financial games and related resources available in both English and Spanish. Get in-the-know about everyday financial topics easily and in a fun way. https://ecs.page.link/SDuCR