Business Workshops From the Pinellas County FSBDC |
Upcoming Workshops See what’s happening this month. Contact Information Request Counseling Appointment (727) 453-720013805 58th Street N.Suite 1-200Clearwater, FL 33760Join Our Mailing ListThe Florida Small Business Development Center at Pinellas County offers business training, counseling, referrals and resources. Workshops held at the Center fill quickly and advanced registration is requested. Classes are cancelled on holidays or any day county offices are closed. www.PCED.org/sbdc |
Due to COVID-19, the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Pinellas County Economic Development has suspended face-to-face meetings. The following workshops will be held online in a virtual format. |
Construction Bonding May 11, 9:00 – 10:00 a.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 Click here to register |
Minority Certifications May 11, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Get Certified! Learn the benefits and how to become certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) to best access government contracts and purchasing opportunities. Learn how to find and identify potential bids and improve your position in the bid evaluation /process. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
(FDOT) Construction Management Development Program 8-Part Virtual Series, Begins June 1Join us for the Construction Management Development & Bond Guarantee Program for Small, Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and CEI, in partnership with the FSBDC in Pinellas, invites you to eight virtual sessions covering: Plan Reading & Estimating, Constructing and Submitting a Bid, Project Planning & Scheduling and Fundamental Business Operations. This course will be held virtually from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. on the following days: 6/1, 6/3, 6/8, 6/10, 6/15, 6/17, 6/22 and 6/24. All participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Construction Management Development Program Certificate of Proficiency. Presented by the Construction Estimating Institute (CEI). Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
The FSBDC 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 FSBDC 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. |