Shine for SBDC Day and Women's History

March 14, 2024

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Colossal Kudos to Kiani This Women's History Month

We're spotlightin g Kiani Richardson, owner of Navarre Montessori Academy, with our brand new success story that shines a light on starting up and running a successful childcare and education business. Kiani is addressing a colossal need for working families as well as making a huge difference in children's lives. Watch now and support women-owned businesses this month and year-round.

Upcoming Opportunities

To help meet the demand for childcare services in Northwest Florida, address the current economic climate, and assist entrepreneurs, we’re providing a program this year offered in locations across the panhandle. We’ll cover in-home childcare business start-up steps and best practices, including popular methods, legalities, finances, profitability, and how to receive continued mentorship. Reserve your seat at no cost for the next one on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m.-noon on the UWF Emerald Coast campus, or help us spread the word!

Explore how to launch a successful venture in our region with a start-up workshop that will assist you in making your business dream come true. Afterwards, you'll be able to meet with a consultant at no cost throughout your entrepreneurial journey. Register to attend Colton Currier's small business start-up workshop on Thursday, March 21 from 1-4 p.m. at the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce in Milton!

Learn for free how remote work can be incorporated into your career and business Tuesday, March 26 at 9 a.m. for an hour at The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. Gain essential insights from SNH Technologies' Russell Hale to improve your online presence and navigate the digital workspace with confidence and efficiency.

Join Marina Thursday, March 28 from 9 a.m.-noon at Lynn Haven Garden Club for a start-up workshop that will assist you in solidifying your small business hopes. Discover the steps, the do's and don't's, and afterwards you'll be able to meet with a consultant at no cost throughout your entrepreneurial adventure.

See how to get funding in your small business this spring for an hour with a no-cost webinar offering. Our funding partners will join our capital expert for an outline of what you should to do find your way to a business loan.

Join us for lunch at no cost Wednesday, May 1 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce — our SBDC and partner experts will ensure you know exactly how to buy or sell your small business well.

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What is SBDC DAY?

The 8th annual SBDC Day is around the corner next week on Wednesday, March 20. It's a chance to share about yourself on social media with the hashtag #SBDCDay in honor of small business owners nationwide and America's #1 small business resource. Learn more here, then prepare to share your story in your way and maybe how the SBDC has helped you! Join and follow the conversation online, and assist in spreading the word about small business support. (We can help you make a plan if needed!)

We truly hope you'll be part of this national, collective proclamation of the impact you make in your community and family every day, and how America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) aid in the success of our nation’s dreamers, innovators, and doers like you: America’s small businesses.

Reconnect with us or share with others about how we can help you nurture your dream, and grow your future as a small business owner.