'FREE’  Small Business Outreach, Training and Vendor Networking  Event

'FREE’ Small Business Outreach, Training and Vendor Networking Event

For Central Florida Contractors, Subcontractors, Business Leaders, New Business Owners, Community -based organizations and HUD Partners.

By Dedra Carey, HUD

Date and time

Location

CERTUS at Dr. Phillips

7753 Conroy Windermere Road Orlando, FL 32835

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

In continued efforts to Expand Businesses Opportunities in Central Florida, attendees will learn about Federal/State/Community Resources and Programs, Grants and Funding Opportunities that support Workforce Development, Economic Growth and Community Resilience and receive Technical Guidance on how to access agency links inclusive of future events and viable training schedules.

3 Activities 1 location

  • Free Vendor Networking (doors open at 8:00am)
  • Small Business Training Workshops (9:00am-12:00pm)
  • Business Leaders Roundtable Discussion: Strategizing to Enhance Opportunities for Small Business (not open to the public)

Workshop/Training Topics:

U.S. Dept of HUD- HUD Program Offices; Community Planning and Development (CPD) Program Office; Section 3 Workforce Development

U.S. Dept of Labor- Florida Laws (new releases and guidance); Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage (Final Rules, Regulations, Survey); Determining Wage Rates; Resources avail. to State, Local, employers and workers

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) or Local Bank Representatives-Financing options for small business expansion; Bonding; Working Capital

Local Government or Nonprofit Partners- Highlight Collaboration Opportunities; Local Support Structures

Trainers/Consultants on Business Development- Proposal Writing; Compliance; DUNS/UEI Registration, and/or SAM.gov Navigation

Real Estate Professionals- Aquiring Commercial Property

Legal Services- Business Law

How to Secure Investors

H.E.L.P. Community Development Corporation-Business Succession Planning, Free Training Events and Resources available to Business owners

Target Audience: Small businesses, Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, Professional Services, Section 3 businesses, Community -based organizations and Partners etc.

Vendors:

U.S. Department of HUD; U.S. Department of Labor (DOL); U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); Windermere Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Phillips CERTUS; HELP CDC; and many more

Hosted by: Windermere Chamber of Commerce and CERTUS at Dr. Phillips

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FreeJul 31 · 9:00 AM EDT