| Upcoming Workshops See what’s happening this month.Contact Information Request Counseling Appointment (727) 453-720013805 58th Street N.Suite 1-200 Clearwater, FL 33760 Join Our Mailing List The 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.Pinellas County Virtual Finance FairMarch 29, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  How can I prepare my business for changing interest rates?The Florida SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development is pleased to host a panel of Tampa Bay area lenders that are ready to provide answers and access to a variety of business financing products. This Zoom meeting will provide a one-stop opportunity to compare lending options available to Tampa Bay area companies in a no-pressure environment. Guest speaker Dennis Drolet from Bank United will lead a conversation about the future of interest rates and review ways that business owners can prepare for growth and expansion. Attend this timely zoom event to learn your options for future borrowing and meet active lenders and learn about their products and services.Learn more and register at www.PCED.org/FinanceFair. Responding to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs March 15, 9:00 – 10:00 a.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. Free | Virtual Workshop Click here to register Creating a Winning Capability Statement & 30-Second Business Pitch March 15, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Prime contractors and procurement agencies are interested in your company’s capabilities. Learn the 5 key pieces of an effective capability statement and the skills needed to present a memorable 30 second business pitch to propel your business to the next level.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. |
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