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Government Contracting Series – Starts June 4th

You’ve heard of B2B* and B2C*, but have you thought about tapping into new profits through B2G*? Winning a government contract could expand your market potential. Attend this six-part series to learn the ins and outs of doing business with

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EXPORT COMPLIANCE BOOTCAMP May 29, 2013

Dear Tampa Bay & Southwest Florida Exporters, You are invited to attend our EXPORT COMPLIANCE BOOTCAMP on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Clearwater, FL.

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The Big Start-Up Business Mistake!

You’ve probably heard the alarming statistics saying that start-ups have failure rates of 80 percent and higher. While this statistic may be inflated, the truth is that many start-up companies do indeed fail. After working with hundreds of start-ups as

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2013 Government Small Business Conference, May 1

26th Annual Government Small Business Conference Date: May 1-2, 2013   Location:  Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Ave. Tampa FL 33614 Whether your company is already committed to selling its products and services to the government or you’d like to start

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Douglass Screen Printers Keeps tradition with a new generation

Douglass Screen Printers, Inc. is a 74-year-old screen and digital printing company founded in Lakeland, Florida that’s venturing across the globe as it enters its third generation of family ownership. Lisa Kaiser Hickey, who joined the team in the 1980s

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Business Startup Series

After working with thousands of business owners each year, we’ve put together six courses that make up the critical business foundation all entrepreneurs need to know before starting a business. The series will take you through determining feasibility and legal

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4 Steps to Increase Your Chances of Obtaining a Business Loan

Mistakes can be costly. Can your business afford to make a mistake? If not, then you need to continue reading so you don’t make any of the four most common small businesses loan solicitation mistakes. But, don’t stop there. All

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2013 International Town Hall, Mar.8

International Town Hall March 8, 2013 University of Tampa Invitation to Follow. For more information, contact Lorrie Belovich at lbelovich@tampaedc.com Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation tampaedc.com

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2013 International Trade Certificate Program (ITCP)

Starts May 7th, This is an Official NASBITE cgbp Training Program! If you own a successful business and want to explore potential international markets or are an exporter with limited international market experience, then the International Trade Certificate Program is

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2013 Florida Export Series (3 Part Seminar) – Starts Feb.14

Florida Export Series, February 2013 Attention Small Businesses: No business is too small to go global. Florida is the nation’s fourth-largest export state. More than 95 percent of its exporters are small and medium-sized enterprises. Like to go global, but

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2012 Pasco – Meet the Funder and Finance Fair, Dec 10

Saint Leo University Donald R. Tapia School of Business Saint Leo SBDC Finance Fair Cut through the clutter and confusion, and meet with a variety of lenders to explore options to finance and grow your business. If you need to

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2013 Basic Economic Development Course

37th Annual Basic Economic Development Course Course Location: SBDC at USF, Tampa Port Authority Building 1101 Channelside Dr. Ste. 210, Tampa FL 33602 View Larger Map Date of Event: November 4-8, 2013 Participant Price: $655 2013-Registration-Form – “Coming Soon” The Basic

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Export Essentials for Small Business Seminar (Oct. 10)(Free)

A Seminar for Small Businesses October 10, 2012 • Small Business Development Center at USF Join our panel of export and agriculture professionals to learn about government programs to assist small businesses in their export endeavors Learn about the Market

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Business Opportunities with Colombia

Enterprise Florida, Inc. in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service Invite you to a complimentary business webinar  Business Opportunities with Colombia DATE: Thursday, September 13, 2012 TIME  2:00P.M.–3:30P.M. PROGRAM v Learn more about this growing market v What the U.S.-Colombia

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2012 SBDC Finance Fair

  Cut through the clutter and confusion, and meet with a variety of lenders to explore options to finance and grow your business.  If you need to add equipment, supplies, payroll or insurance, this is the perfect opportunity to build

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Building a Global Business

Former USF student is growing an international business around translating languages through the Small Business Development Center at USF (SBDC). Sean Hopwood came to the SBDC to meet with experts for guidance with marketing and accounting, and worked with International

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10 Interviews Highlighting Small Business Exports During Presidential Trade Visit

On the way to April’s Latin American summit, President Obama stopped at the Port of Tampa to announce a new initiative to increase exports for companies in the United States as it’s a key ingredient of the U.S. economic recovery.

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What’s in it for you?? India is Open For Your Company’s Business!

Dear Valued Exporters, We are pleased to offer this special opportunity to attend a Business Seminar on the Indian Market.   The seminar will feature information presented by Mr. James Golsen, Principal Commercial Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, India.  Mr. Golsen also manages the

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Trade Americas Expo Miami

Attention International Business Clients: Increase Trade Revenues & Define New Business Opportunities this June 2012 in Miami, Florida at the Trade Americas Expo Register Here  

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SBDC Annual Growth Conference

In honor of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Development Center hosts its annual Growth Conference so you can gain the tools and learn the strategies to grow your business. Each location offers a different mix of discussion panels

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