Business WorkshopsFrom the Pinellas County FSBDC |
Upcoming WorkshopsSee 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. |
(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 |
Gaining Access to Pinellas County Government Contracting June 1, 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 Click here to register |
Starting a Business June 1, 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 Click here to register |
Understanding Business Insurance June 8, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Determine the precise insurance needs for your business! Topics of discussion will include Business Property, Business Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber Liability, Workers Compensation, Business Owners Policy, Bonds and many other areas of interest to the business owner. This is an excellent session for getting many of your insurance questions answered and eliminate any insurance knowledge fears. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Best Marketing Strategies June 8, 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 Click here to register |
Cyber Liability and Data Breach Insurance June 15, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Learn about the insurance solutions available to protect your business from Cyber Liability and Data Breach issues. You hear the words Cyber Security and Data Breach every day in the news, find out exactly what they mean and how they can affect your business. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register |
Responding to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs June 24, 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. 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. |