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If you are willing to roll up your sleeves and work with the instructors in this workshop, you'll gain a good understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities you will face during the journey. You will learn about financial plans, a marketing plan, and an estimation of the funding you will need to get started. Register. |
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National Black Business MonthAugust is National Black Business Month. Black business owners account for about 10 percent of U.S. businesses and about 30 percent of all minority-owned businesses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, that amounts to approximately two million companies owned by African Americans. Nearly 40 percent of black-owned businesses are in health care and social assistance, repair and maintenance, and personal and laundry services. Other categories include advertising firms, auto dealerships, consulting services, restaurants, barbershops, beauty salons, and more. Since 2014, every August has been dedicated to recognizing and supporting black-owned businesses throughout the country. Founded by Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton, National Black Business Month is the perfect opportunity to highlight these businesses and raise awareness of their impact on our economy. Learn more. |
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Are you having trouble attracting talent and would like to learn how apprenticeship programs can help you meet this challenge? Engage with high-level local, state, and national business leaders, education partners, apprenticeship sponsors, and industry experts in dialogue related to workforce development and apprenticeship. Learn how to start or participate in apprenticeship programs from dynamic speakers about visionary practices for training your workforce.
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Learn about and support local black businesses during National Black Business Month!Tuesday, August 16, 2022 The Broward County Black Chamber presents the first annual Broward Black Business!
The Expo is a wonderful opportunity to support the Chamber efforts to help small business owners gain exposure in the market and showcase their expertise, services, and products.
The Expo also provides a perfect opportunity for the large organizations and local institutions to provide information about the services or products they offer to the small business community.
Come out to support your local small businesses, get information on local resources to help your small business.
FREE
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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Take Part in the Green City Summit! Reserve your spot for the inaugural Green CITY Summit hosted by CITY Furniture. Hear from sustainability experts and industry leaders. Get a first-hand look at CITY's fleet and share best practices amongst CITY's leaders in recycling, facilities, product, and more.
Thursday, August 25, 2022
3p.m.-6:15p.m.(Dinner to follow)
Broward Performing Arts Center
201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
RSVP required, space is limited.
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2022 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND
CULTURAL EXPO (FITCE)Join Broward County's Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) and partners at the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) October 19th & 20th at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center. General Admission is FREE - Learn more and register |
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Available Grants and/or Loans and Credit Program |
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Paycheck Protection Program borrowers: If your loan is $150,000 or less, you may be eligible to apply for direct forgiveness through the SBA, using their online portal. Follow the steps below. 1. Find out if your lender is participating. 2. Watch a video about how to use the portal. 3. Apply for forgiveness.
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Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses
Depending on your business characteristics and employee makeup, one form of health insurance benefit will fit your needs better than another. Join this webinar and learn about the options available. This Webinar will also review the types of coverage available when leaving your current employer. Medicare will also be covered.
Tuesday, August 9 • 12:00PM • Webinar • Free • Register
SCORE Live Q&A: Expert Advice and Solutions for Black-Owned Business Challenges
Trying to build a strong marketing strategy to improve your business' perception and increase your revenue? Learn the basics of marketing, key platforms to use, and tools to engage clients and grow sales.
Thursday, August 11 • 1:00PM • Webinar • Free • Register
Business Plan Writing Series
Depending on your business characteristics and employee makeup, one form of health insurance benefit will fit your needs better than another. Join this webinar and learn about the options available. This Webinar will also review the types of coverage available when leaving your current employer. Medicare will also be covered.
Saturday, August 13 • 9:30AM • Webinar • Free • Register
Small, Minority & Women Owned Businesses Workshop
Grow your business with the city, state, and other agencies. Become certified as a Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (EBE) Locally-based Business Enterprise (LBE). Learn about the benefits of certification.
Monday, August 15 • 6:00PM • Webinar • Free • Register
Small Business Retirement Plans - A Perk That's Easier and Less Costly Than You Might Expect
Hiring and retaining good people along with saving for retirement can be a challenge. One solution addresses both challenges: offer a retirement plan. The fees for startup and small company plans are lower than you might expect, yet the benefits are comparable to the largest plans out there. This webinar will review the types of plans, the steps for implementing them, the potential tax benefits to the employer, and the features that render these programs easier than ever to administer.
Wednesday, August 17 • 12:00PM • Webinar • Free • Register
Basic Accounting to Run Your Business
In this financial webinar you will learn about the components that create a basic Accounting System. We will discuss Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, and how it all gets incorporated into the General Ledger to produce the reports that are the cornerstone of your business.
Wednesday, August 17 • 6:00PM • Webinar • Free • Register |
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