We invite you to celebrate The Small Business Week in this national event with SCORE Space Coast Chapter 400 by congratulating Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in Brevard County.

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This year ’s theme will be Marketing for Growth Strategies for Businesses, which is designed to equip local small business owners with a successful marketing toolbox.

BizFest will be featuring Network Opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders.

TOPICS include:

Digital Marketing, Social Media, Moving your Nonprofit to the Next

Level, Networking, Banking for the Self Employed, Exit Strategy for Businesses, Branding for Your Small Business, Credit for Businesses, Women in Business

Registration fee $35.00 includes complimentary lunch, Holiday Inn Express & Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Lane. Cocoa, FL 32926.  (I-95 and SR 520, Exit 201)

Jim Youngquist, Chair, SCORE Space Coast Chapter

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PRESS OFFICE - Small Business Administration 

Release Date: April 14, 2022                                                        Contact: alyn.fernandez@sba.gov

Release Number:  SFL22-01                                        Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram

SBA Announces 2022 South Florida District Office Small Business Week Winners

Miami, FLA. - U.S. Small Business Administration South Florida District Director J. Malcolm Richards is proud to announce the 2022 National Small Business Week winners for South Florida. National Small Business Week Awards celebrate the sacrifices and achievements of small business owners and their significant contributions to our economy and our communities. America’s entrepreneurs are doing their part to power our nation’s historic economic comeback. The 30^th Annual National Small Business Week will be celebrated May 1-7, 2022.

“Many small businesses were able to successfully pivot and with tenacity and resilience have not only survived the pandemic but have thrived.  These awards honor those in our community who have excelled in business ownership, demonstrating these virtues that are among the hallmarks of successful entrepreneurship. We congratulate our winners and thank the small business advocates who have helped them succeed,” said District Director Richards.

*SBA Florida local awards are judged at the district and state levels. State-wide winners have won an additional recognition.

2022 South Florida District and State of Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year

Mr. Mack Sasser, Owner, 11 Series Energy (Melbourne, FL)

Mr. Stuart “Stu” Smith (Cocoa Beach, Florida), CEO Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses 

These winners will be recognized at public events during National Small Business Week May 1-7, 2022.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

The call is officially open for competitors in this year’s Battle of the Pitches at the 2022 Veterans Florida Expo Presented by Bank of America. https://www.veteransfloridaexpo.org/

The winners selected in the video competition will compete at the statewide finals to be held on 18 June at the Hilton Orlando. Please encourage all of your alumni and Florida veteran entrepreneurs who meet the requirements and are available to pitch in person in Orlando on June 18 to submit a video and application as detailed here  https://www.veteransfloridaexpo.org/battleofthepitches/

Jeremy Sinnemaki

Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) Director

Office: (850) 296-7553‬

Email: mailto:sinnemaki@veteransflorida.org

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Subject: Calling Florida’s top veteran entrepreneurs

The 2022 Battle of the Pitches features Florida’s best veteran entrepreneurs vying for cash awards at the Veterans Florida Expo presented by Bank of America. We’re looking for the top sixteen small veteran-owned businesses to compete in the finals, regardless of whether they’ve participated in our programs. 

This isn’t your average pitch off — it’s statewide and past winners have pitched at national events and won industry awards. 

Submit your pitch video by Monday, May 9 to see if you’ve got what it takes to pitch live, on-stage at the Expo on Saturday, June 18.

View the eligibility requirements and submission guidelines here  https://www.veteransfloridaexpo.org/battleofthepitches/

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Veterans Florida

930 Thomasville Road, Suite 100

Tallahassee, FL 32303

Main: 850-296-8116

veteransflorida.org

Our member, Vince Loran is doing great things to raise needed funds to fight blood cancers.  

Join Team Dante to help those affected by  blood cancers as all benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

#HopeRising4LLS, #MWOY, #FightBloodCancer

Let's beat cancer together and thank you in advance for all your support!

 We are having a virtual Race, Run or Walk from April 16th to May 1^st! I added the flyer and you can register here: https://runsignup.com/endbloodcancer

Those in central Florida, we will have a 5K run/walk on Saturday, April 16th at 7 AM at Black Hammock 1571 E State Rd 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708! Who will join Bridget Lake, Amy Robl, and Dante?

How about curing cancer one laugh at a time?! Come out to one of our Comedy Nights!  Flyers attached

 April 14th-SAK Downtown Orlando @ 7:30 PM  www.sak.com/lls

 May 1^st-West End Trading Co. @ 5PM

https://www.ticketweb.com/.../laughs-for-a-cure.../11848765

·       If the workout or comedy does not tickle your fancy,

Donate $30+  Pick one item (T-shirt, bandana or lapel pin)

Donate $60+ Pick two items (T-shirt, bandana or lapel pin)

Donate $90+ Pick three items (T-shirt, bandana or lapel pin)

Use this link: https://pages.lls.org/mwoy/ncfl/orlando22/vloran.

Please let me know which items you would like. 

 

Come out and hear from ACTION ZONE Alumni who have been successful with their endeavors, network with other AZ alumni with light bites.

041422 1700-1900

About this event

After a 27-year career in the United States Air Force, Clifton Fischer searched for a business opportunity he could be passionate about. Today, Clifton Fischer, CEO of Doggery Craft Ice, provides wholesale and retail large format clear ice products and ice sculptures for the entire state Florida. Expertly filtered, carefully frozen, and neatly stored, their ice undergoes an intricate process to ensure that taste and clarity are unbeatable.

Join Action Zone Tampa in a networking opportunity for participants in the current and previous Action Zone programs, as well as any service member thinking of starting a business. The event is open to all participants in Action Zone cohorts to share in the success of our Spotlighted Alumni and network with everyone who works in support of the Action Zone Community.

We look forward to seeing you in-person soon.

*During the COVID 19 pandemic, always defer to local CDC regulations for in-person gathering regulations and attend in-person events at your own discretion.

Registration on Eventbrite is required.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/action-zone-alumni-spotlight-networking-event-tickets-304168354737

This event is in partnership with Veterans Florida and the Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses. Action Zone is a member of FAVOB and supports their efforts in building up the military and veteran entrepreneurship community in Florida.

March Post Meeting: Join the SAME Space Coast Post for its March General Membership Meeting and Presentation. It'll be held, Thursday, April 21; Networking 11:30AM – 12Noon  Meeting/Presentation 12:00 – 1:00PM, at the Courtyard by Marriott, Cocoa Beach.

Presentation: "Cyber Security for Defense Contractors" presented by Alexander 'Alec' Hall, PMP, CMMC-RP  & Retired Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt.) USF.
 
Registration Fee: $10 for DoD and Military attendees, $20 for Industry attendees.

To register, click here.  On site registration is also acceptable.
This presentation is worth 1 PDH.

Regional 

SAME Tampa Bay membership luncheon, Wednesday, April 13, 11:30AM - 1PM. "Let's Talk Trenchless" - if interested, click here

SAME Jacksonville membership April meeting: Wednesday, April 20, 11:30AM-1PM. "Sustaining the Nassau County Shoreline through Maintenance Dredging of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Entrance Channel" - if interested,  click here

Kennedy Space Center Virtual Outreach

Tuesday, April 5

VOSB/SDVOSB: Learn How Veterans Can Help NASA and KSC Reach the Moon and Beyond

Session Description: Veterans, learn more about recent changes with the VA and how to get your VOSB/SDVOSB Certification!!

Scheduled topics include:

• Advancing Racial Equity at NASA
• Overview of Veteran's Administration
• VOSB/SDVOSB Certification Update
• SDVOSB Small Business Insight

Please note that while this event is focused on veteran-owned small businesses, attendance is not limited to veterans.  All are welcome to participate.

Space is limited for this virtual session, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Log-in information will be sent after registration, and a reminder sent prior to the event.

Click here to register.

We look forward to your participation!

Join Ron Tarro, President of New World Angels, for an interactive discussion how investors view early-stage startups, how they make investment decisions, and the most common reason entrepreneurs receive a ‘no interest’ from New World Angels. Q&A Immediately following Presentation.

Wednesday April 20th 1200.  Virtual. 

Registration link. https://evt.to/agmeagugw

For more information go to Groundswell's LinkedIn Page. 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundswell-space-coast-startups/

This is a virtual presentation via Google Hangouts: https://meet.google.com/omv-hsas-mna

The annual Florida Supply Chain Summit is happening 21-23 March in Tampa. This is a new event on our radar. Here are the basics:

March 21 – 23, 2022 at Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Registration (In Person)
$350 Inclusive - All Three Days
$195 Single Day Only - 22 March or 23 March; Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Networking Social

Registration (Virtual)
Links will be sent to registrants by Noon on 21 March
$195 - Full Summit Access: 22-23 March
$ 95 - Daily Access: 22 March or 23 March

Register here: 2022 FloridaSupplyChainSummit - 2022 Floridasupplychainsummit

Check out the planned program here: 2022 Program - 2022 Floridasupplychainsummit

The mission of the Florida Supply Chain Summit is to provide a platform for statewide collaboration among key representatives from industry, professional organizations, government, economic development agencies, and higher education for the purpose of advancing the state of Florida as a global trade hub.

The vision of the Florida Supply Chain Summit is to facilitate and strengthen partnerships in the trade and logistics industry by providing opportunities to network, address industry issues, and share knowledge about critical issues including emerging trends, technology innovations, and workforce development.