Free Small Business Forum – Polk County

This FREE 2-Day Event will feature several different workshops for both current and prospective business owners. Each workshop is tailored to assist participants in a different area of the business process. Counselors will also be available to offer personalized guidance.

What is a trade mission?

Exporters and importers can use international trade missions to investigate opportunities in potential foreign markets and meet possible clients. A trade mission is a trip with a formal business agenda, which is usually organized by economic development organizations or government agencies. The trip’s agenda can include visits to ports and airports, and one-on-one meetings with prospective clients.

Virginia C. Carter, P.A. – A Hillsborough County Success Story

Plant City Law Firm Creating Jobs

“provided me the education, training, and assistance needed to accomplish my dream”

Established in March 2009, Virginia C. Carter, P.A. is a small business that created two new jobs in 2009 and will soon be creating one more. Virginia, benefiting from the assistance of the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, received a small business loan to help her get started. Serving local clients as well as clients in Polk County, and soon clients in Hardee County, Virginia is providing valuable economic impact.

The Hutchinson Studio, LLC – a Hardee County Success Story

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The Hutchinson Studio LLC (THS) is a design firm that produces computer generated architectural renderings and animations as well as graphic design. THS was established in the fall of 2008 by Michael and Megan Hutchinson. Michael has over 10 years of professional experience in various graphic design industries and 5 years experience in IT network implementation and management.  He has a degree in Drafting and Design Technology and has worked in several graphic design industries including video editing, computer animation, architectural visualization and web design.