Free Workshops – Business Development Days in Highlands County

APRIL 22 & APRIL 23, 2010

Three Free Seminars in Highlands County.

Women/Minority & Service-Disabled Veteran Certification

Thursday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Quality Inn Conference Center

Presenter: Eileen Rodriguez, Director, Small Business Development Center at USF

Learn how to fill out the State of Florida Certification application and discover opportunities available for women, minority, and service-disabled veteran owned firms in both the government and private sectors.

According to the State of Florida?s Office of Supplier Diversity, the ?state certification is Florida?s premier stamp of approval for minority, women, and service-disabled veteran business enterprises. It is widely accepted across the State in the private sector as well as cities, counties, school districts, hospitals, water management districts and other quasi governmental entities?.

Understanding Small Business Administration Stimulus Loans

Thursday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Quality Inn Conference Center

Presenter: Jim Parrish, Finance Specialist & Assistant Director, SBDC at USF

The Small Business Administration has received $730 million in stimulus funds to offer up to 90% loan guarantees, eliminate some fees, and provide new programs to specifically reach small businesses seeking credit in the current economy.

Discover how these new incentives may help your firm today, find out which banks are making loans, and hear detailed program insights from a 30 year banking veteran.

Cloud Computing with Google Documents

Friday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.-noon, South Florida Community College, Room I-218

Presenter: Dr. Cherie M. Stevens, Professor SFCC

Google Documents is free online business software available via the Internet ?cloud?. The Cloud Computing with Google Documents workshop teaches you how to create, modify, and save word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and forms online using Google Documents. Participants will be able to access their personal documents anywhere and to share them with colleagues around the globe.