Take your business to the next level by partnering with us in proven workforce solutions that improve the skills of your staff, boost productivity, and increase the efficiency of your business. We provide access to funded training services, focused on successful completion of demand-driven certification and training programs. Employed Worker Training and On-The-Job Training services elevate employees’ skills, providing a competitive edge for both your staff and business.
We attract and support high quality enterprise. In addition, we encourage invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our goal is to provide economic opportunity for all.
Every Wednesday at 9 am 1MC Orlando will showcase two startups from the Metro Orlando area in the Bush Auditorium at Rollins College in Winter Park. Presenters prepare six-minute presentations and engage in 20 minutes of feedback and questioning from a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
Through our self-empowering programs and services, you will be encouraged to network with our affiliate corporate business managers and owners, capitalize on immeasurable economic development opportunities, and learn cutting edge marketing techniques to propel your business to the next level!
We are a catalyst for success for the entrepreneurs and leaders in the business community through business development, relationship building, community enrichment and local, regional and statewide issue advocacy.
We guide women business owners in defining and achieving tangible goals by providing them with access to a panel of business advisors. Each advisory panel is hand-selected based upon each woman business owner’s individual needs. These volunteer panelists serve as mentors and advisors for a 12-month period at no charge to the woman business owner and, ultimately, strive to help the woman business owner achieve growth and profitability.
We provide aspiring game/sim/VR entrepreneurs with all the talent, resources, processes and motivation they need to create quality experiences fast. Our entrepreneurial education meetup - DisruptEnt - also teaches entrepreneurs what they need to know for business success.
We support early-stage tech companies with flexible workspace, mentorship, regular programming, and important connections to business, civic, and educational resources across Orlando. In addition, we’re an active community of engineers, artists, makers, and thinkers working to grow our city into a nationally-recognized center for technology.
We are a catalyst for the development of long-lasting positive relationships through monthly lunches, before and after-hours socials, webinars, seminars, group networking, and one-on-one meetings.
Whether you're looking to expand your business into Central Florida, searching for a local connection, or you are a local business looking to export, you have come to the right place! We can quickly connect you to the international trade resources you need throughout the Central Florida region!
To conduct business in the City of Apopka, all businesses must have a Business Tax Receipt. This Business Tax Receipt is a tax for the privilege of engaging in business, occupation, or profession within our City.
Any person who maintains a permanent business location or branch office within the city, for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession or occupation within the city. After receiving your Local Business Tax Receipt from the City you must obtain one from Orange County.
Business Tax Receipts are required for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within the City of Ocoee. If you are a new business planning to operate in the City of Ocoee, you must file an application for a local business tax receipt before operating.
Are you opening a new business in the City of Orlando or are you moving your existing business into City limits? The City of Orlando issues licenses to those businesses, professions or occupations that have locations or branch offices within our City limits. The Business Tax Receipt is proof of payment of the business tax. It is required before a business opens.
All businesses operating within the City of Winter Garden must obtain a Business Tax Receipt before opening. Business Tax Year is from October 1 through September 30.
Applicants can begin operating the proposed business only after receiving final approval by the City Zoning, Building and Fire Departments, and issuance of City and County Business Certificates.
We are dedicated to serving the needs of our members through a variety of member-only benefits, networking events, educational seminars and promotional opportunities.
Enterprise Florida recruits new business to the state, and works to retain and expand existing industry and business. We provide site selection services, demographic information, incentive information and much more.
The Entrepreneurs Academy was created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs to accelerate innovation and growth by helping companies navigate the rich set of resources available in Central Florida. Your journey is unique, and your individual path to success has its own twists and turns. As an entrepreneur, where do you turn to find the right resource at the right time for your business? The Entrepreneurs Academy will connect you to those resources so you can take your business to the next level.
We are charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, real estate agents and pari-mutuel wagering facilities.
Our activities include a variety of business entity filings, trade and service mark registrations, federal lien recordings, judgment lien filings, uniform commercial code financing statements, fictitious name registrations, notary commissions, and cable and video service franchises.
Since 1964, the Florida Economic Development Council has promoted economic development throughout the state of Florida. Today we are its primary resource for developing economic development professionals, issues education, networking, and recognition of excellence among members of the profession. 500+ professionals count on FEDC to educate, advocate, and connect on their behalf.
We are a regional economic development initiative to grow high tech industry and innovation through partnerships that support research, marketing, workforce and entrepreneurship.
The Florida Medical Manufacturers Consortium (FMMC) is a state-wide association of medical device firms, that exists to unite, promote and grow our industry.
Our trained and experienced consultants are available to discuss ideas and provide personalized, confidential guidance free of charge. Areas in which our consultants can help include: business planning, market research, advertising, financial analysis, loan assistance, record keeping, taxes, selling to the government, business valuation, business start-up and more.
The Florida Venture Forum is a statewide member organization that helps entrepreneurs obtain funding through education, strategic partnering and effective networking. The Forum's educational programs provide in-depth information on topics such as raising debt and equity capital, human resources, finance, management, term sheet negotiation, valuations, marketing and R&D.
FloridaMakes is a nonprofit that works with individual manufacturing companies, to deliver company-centric service with bottom-line results, designed to: help you expand your market opportunities; adopt best practices, advanced technologies and training, and make the best use of existing public and private state and national resources available to enhance and further your company's growth.
We provide strategies, resources and support to second-stage companies for next level growth through Strategic Research and peer-to-peer CEO mentoring. We help companies overcome obstacles to growth and lead them towards prosperity.
We are committed to your success by providing you with the networking and exposure opportunities you need, and the recognition you deserve. Your membership includes: Free admission to monthly events for Networking and Business Development; Free Exposure and Recognition opportunities; Opportunity to get business referrals by joining one of HCCMO's Leads Groups; and Get Discounted Rates for the chamber's signature events.
The chamber offers a myriad of opportunities to promote your business through special events, sponsorship opportunities, the member minute and participation in numerous programs and chamber events.
Launching and growing a successful company in Life Sciences is far from easy and filled with countless challenges and obstacles. We are uniquely qualified to help you navigate, overcome, and bring your product to market better and faster than anyone else in the World.
Our courses are designed to connect students to Central Florida's top leaders and entrepreneurs, stimulate their imagination and prepare them for a successful future as part of America's free enterprise system.
Engage with Established and Emerging Leaders. Explore Regional Issues and Assets. Enhance Your Knowledge of Central Florida. Expand Personal and Professional Networks. Enrich Our Family of Communities.
The Maitland Area Chamber offers reliable support to help your business grow and succeed as well as networking opportunities. Your membership is an investment that pays dividends in the form of new customers for your business. The Chamber is a strong supporter to our community through numerous events.
We are a dynamic group of companies. We share the vision of a business climate where both manufacturers and non-manufacturers can expand, prosper and bring value to our community.
We provide a single location where small businesses can access a variety of business resources, technology, research tools and more than eight resident support organizations who can provide assistance.
The business tax is imposed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners and is a tax to engage in or manage any business, profession, or occupation within its jurisdiction, including municipalities.
The Orlando EDC is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership that attracts, retains and grows jobs for the region. We provide key services and support to companies at no cost — ranging from location and expansion expertise to long-term planning with community stakeholders.
We provide the resources and opportunities to ensure that our members are supported in achieving their goals and play a strong role in our evolving community. Through high-level networking opportunities, innovative events, and access to dynamic, regional leaders, Orlando, Inc., is Connecting Our Members to Success.
PoweringFlorida combines the power of both Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Planning and Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) workforce data in one easy-to-use application to help you quickly explore and compare Florida’s communities; gain a broad understanding of the labor force statistics, consumer spending, geography, demography and other important data; and identify and evaluate all available sites and buildings in each community.
We specialize in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business. We offer a variety of services especially designed for Hispanic small business owners, to empower them through training, consulting, grants and access to capital.
We educate and connect students and alumni with advanced entrepreneurs. All of the center’s faculty have started, purchased or run a successful business. A blend of entrepreneurial faculty and business owners provides students with unprecedented and regular access to learn and closely collaborate with top entrepreneurial minds.
We provide free and confidential counseling with experienced professionals from varied business and educational backgrounds. The mentoring continues as long as needed and multiple counselors may participate. We also provide a series of seminars and workshops designed to explain and educate entrepreneurs on how to get started, grow or revitalize their business. Attendees learn management skills, how to put together a business plan and gain knowledge about marketing, finance, funding and more.
Talent4Startups.org (T4S) is an online, match-making platform that connects startup founders with career-minded talent, for free. The T4S mission is to help makers of all kinds: startup founders, volunteers to causes, hobbyists, skunk works, students etc. to find the shortest path in their professional trajectories. We do this by allowing them to learn, innovate, reuse, collaborate and thus empower themselves independently.
We are community of builders, who support one another to sharpen our skills and bring ideas to market. We recognize that to do great things, we must learn. And the only way to learn is to do. As iron sharpens iron - we do better, together.
Our office serves 43 counties in Florida and provides counseling and mentoring, access to capital, government contracting, exporting assistance and training.
The Apopka incubator serves a wide variety of businesses in the greater northwest Orlando area. Located in one of the fastest-growing communities in Orange County, this 8,000-square-foot facility features Class A office space with flexible leases, meeting and conference rooms, a spacious training room, shared office equipment, reception area, and kitchen.
Located near the University of Central Florida campus, as well as key technology industry clusters, the Central Florida Research Park incubator predominantly serves emerging high-tech companies. This 48,000-square-foot facility features Class A office space with flexible leases, meeting and conference rooms, shared office equipment, kitchen and reception area, plus space suitable for laboratories and early-stage manufacturing.
Located near Orlando’s vibrant downtown area, the Orlando incubator boasts a central location in Orange County, and serves a wide variety of startup companies. The 6,000-square-foot facility features Class A office space with flexible leases, conference rooms, a spacious training room, and shared office equipment, kitchen and reception area.
Housed within the Center for Research & Education in Optics & Lasers (CREOL) on the UCF main campus, the Photonics UCF Campus incubator accelerates the movement of innovative laser and optics technology into the marketplace. The 21,000-square-foot facility features office space, conferences rooms, and laboratory space for technology development partnerships between industry and UCF researchers.
A place for entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, researchers, and students to get the tools, resources, and talent to launch and build great companies. At the CIE you'll find help with R&D, licensing technology, mentorship, advising, classes, competitions, and more.
The I-Corps Site’s purpose is to foster innovation among faculty and students, promote regional coordination and linkages in the innovation ecosystem, as well as develop a National Innovation Network.
UCF has hundreds of innovations ranging from diagnostics to displays, sensors to simulators, nano tech to clean tech, and many more. Our Technology Locator can help you find the solution that’s right for your business.
We provide early-stage entrepreneurs with access to experienced business coaches that can assist them in the pre-business steps that are critical for the successful launch of technology firms. The UCF Venture Accelerator was formed to provide expertise and guidance to technology entrepreneurs in a variety of areas including business plan creation and investor presentations, intellectual property resources, market research, incorporation and corporate structure, product validation, and funding opportunities.
Since 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped hundreds of early-stage businesses develop into financially stable companies by providing the tools, training, and infrastructure that help facilitate smarter, faster startup growth.
The purpose of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce is to Facilitate Opportunities for our members and provide the resources to increase their revenue and bottom line.
Our mission is to accelerate sustainable business growth for women entrepreneurs by providing customized business coaching, business education, mentoring and purposeful networking programs.
Through networking events, educational seminars, leadership development programs, community events and forums, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is here to help grow your business.
Every Wednesday at 9 am 1MC Orlando will showcase two startups from the Metro Orlando area in the Bush Auditorium at Rollins College in Winter Park. Presenters prepare six-minute presentations and engage in 20 minutes of feedback and questioning from a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
Our trained and experienced consultants are available to discuss ideas and provide personalized, confidential guidance free of charge. Areas in which our consultants can help include: business planning, market research, advertising, financial analysis, loan assistance, record keeping, taxes, selling to the government, business valuation, business start-up and more.
Launching and growing a successful company in Life Sciences is far from easy and filled with countless challenges and obstacles. We are uniquely qualified to help you navigate, overcome, and bring your product to market better and faster than anyone else in the World.
Our courses are designed to connect students to Central Florida's top leaders and entrepreneurs, stimulate their imagination and prepare them for a successful future as part of America's free enterprise system.
We specialize in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business. We offer a variety of services especially designed for Hispanic small business owners, to empower them through training, consulting, grants and access to capital.
We educate and connect students and alumni with advanced entrepreneurs. All of the center’s faculty have started, purchased or run a successful business. A blend of entrepreneurial faculty and business owners provides students with unprecedented and regular access to learn and closely collaborate with top entrepreneurial minds.
We provide free and confidential counseling with experienced professionals from varied business and educational backgrounds. The mentoring continues as long as needed and multiple counselors may participate. We also provide a series of seminars and workshops designed to explain and educate entrepreneurs on how to get started, grow or revitalize their business. Attendees learn management skills, how to put together a business plan and gain knowledge about marketing, finance, funding and more.
Our office serves 43 counties in Florida and provides counseling and mentoring, access to capital, government contracting, exporting assistance and training.
A place for entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, researchers, and students to get the tools, resources, and talent to launch and build great companies. At the CIE you'll find help with R&D, licensing technology, mentorship, advising, classes, competitions, and more.
Our mission is to accelerate sustainable business growth for women entrepreneurs by providing customized business coaching, business education, mentoring and purposeful networking programs.
Formation Stage
We’ve selected the agencies below as being important to forming your business;
however, you should still review agencies categorized for the Idea stage. Agencies
are categorized at the point of recommended introduction in the business cycle.
We provide a single location where small businesses can access a variety of business resources, technology, research tools and more than eight resident support organizations who can provide assistance.
PoweringFlorida combines the power of both Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Planning and Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) workforce data in one easy-to-use application to help you quickly explore and compare Florida’s communities; gain a broad understanding of the labor force statistics, consumer spending, geography, demography and other important data; and identify and evaluate all available sites and buildings in each community.
Talent4Startups.org (T4S) is an online, match-making platform that connects startup founders with career-minded talent, for free. The T4S mission is to help makers of all kinds: startup founders, volunteers to causes, hobbyists, skunk works, students etc. to find the shortest path in their professional trajectories. We do this by allowing them to learn, innovate, reuse, collaborate and thus empower themselves independently.
We are community of builders, who support one another to sharpen our skills and bring ideas to market. We recognize that to do great things, we must learn. And the only way to learn is to do. As iron sharpens iron - we do better, together.
The Apopka incubator serves a wide variety of businesses in the greater northwest Orlando area. Located in one of the fastest-growing communities in Orange County, this 8,000-square-foot facility features Class A office space with flexible leases, meeting and conference rooms, a spacious training room, shared office equipment, reception area, and kitchen.
Located near the University of Central Florida campus, as well as key technology industry clusters, the Central Florida Research Park incubator predominantly serves emerging high-tech companies. This 48,000-square-foot facility features Class A office space with flexible leases, meeting and conference rooms, shared office equipment, kitchen and reception area, plus space suitable for laboratories and early-stage manufacturing.
Located near Orlando’s vibrant downtown area, the Orlando incubator boasts a central location in Orange County, and serves a wide variety of startup companies. The 6,000-square-foot facility features Class A office space with flexible leases, conference rooms, a spacious training room, and shared office equipment, kitchen and reception area.
Housed within the Center for Research & Education in Optics & Lasers (CREOL) on the UCF main campus, the Photonics UCF Campus incubator accelerates the movement of innovative laser and optics technology into the marketplace. The 21,000-square-foot facility features office space, conferences rooms, and laboratory space for technology development partnerships between industry and UCF researchers.
The I-Corps Site’s purpose is to foster innovation among faculty and students, promote regional coordination and linkages in the innovation ecosystem, as well as develop a National Innovation Network.
UCF has hundreds of innovations ranging from diagnostics to displays, sensors to simulators, nano tech to clean tech, and many more. Our Technology Locator can help you find the solution that’s right for your business.
We provide early-stage entrepreneurs with access to experienced business coaches that can assist them in the pre-business steps that are critical for the successful launch of technology firms. The UCF Venture Accelerator was formed to provide expertise and guidance to technology entrepreneurs in a variety of areas including business plan creation and investor presentations, intellectual property resources, market research, incorporation and corporate structure, product validation, and funding opportunities.
Since 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped hundreds of early-stage businesses develop into financially stable companies by providing the tools, training, and infrastructure that help facilitate smarter, faster startup growth.
Launching Stage
We’ve selected the agencies below as being important to launching your business;
however, you should still review agencies categorized for the Idea and Formation
stages. Agencies are categorized at the point of recommended introduction in the
business cycle.
We guide women business owners in defining and achieving tangible goals by providing them with access to a panel of business advisors. Each advisory panel is hand-selected based upon each woman business owner’s individual needs. These volunteer panelists serve as mentors and advisors for a 12-month period at no charge to the woman business owner and, ultimately, strive to help the woman business owner achieve growth and profitability.
We provide aspiring game/sim/VR entrepreneurs with all the talent, resources, processes and motivation they need to create quality experiences fast. Our entrepreneurial education meetup - DisruptEnt - also teaches entrepreneurs what they need to know for business success.
We support early-stage tech companies with flexible workspace, mentorship, regular programming, and important connections to business, civic, and educational resources across Orlando. In addition, we’re an active community of engineers, artists, makers, and thinkers working to grow our city into a nationally-recognized center for technology.
To conduct business in the City of Apopka, all businesses must have a Business Tax Receipt. This Business Tax Receipt is a tax for the privilege of engaging in business, occupation, or profession within our City.
Any person who maintains a permanent business location or branch office within the city, for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession or occupation within the city. After receiving your Local Business Tax Receipt from the City you must obtain one from Orange County.
Business Tax Receipts are required for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within the City of Ocoee. If you are a new business planning to operate in the City of Ocoee, you must file an application for a local business tax receipt before operating.
Are you opening a new business in the City of Orlando or are you moving your existing business into City limits? The City of Orlando issues licenses to those businesses, professions or occupations that have locations or branch offices within our City limits. The Business Tax Receipt is proof of payment of the business tax. It is required before a business opens.
All businesses operating within the City of Winter Garden must obtain a Business Tax Receipt before opening. Business Tax Year is from October 1 through September 30.
Applicants can begin operating the proposed business only after receiving final approval by the City Zoning, Building and Fire Departments, and issuance of City and County Business Certificates.
We are charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, real estate agents and pari-mutuel wagering facilities.
Our activities include a variety of business entity filings, trade and service mark registrations, federal lien recordings, judgment lien filings, uniform commercial code financing statements, fictitious name registrations, notary commissions, and cable and video service franchises.
The Florida Venture Forum is a statewide member organization that helps entrepreneurs obtain funding through education, strategic partnering and effective networking. The Forum's educational programs provide in-depth information on topics such as raising debt and equity capital, human resources, finance, management, term sheet negotiation, valuations, marketing and R&D.
The business tax is imposed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners and is a tax to engage in or manage any business, profession, or occupation within its jurisdiction, including municipalities.
Business loans the easy way. Quickly compare pricing from local commercial loan lenders.
Growing Stage
We’ve selected the agencies below as being important to growing your business;
however, you should still review agencies categorized for the Idea, Formation, and
Launching stages. Agencies are categorized at the point of recommended introduction
in the business cycle.
Through our self-empowering programs and services, you will be encouraged to network with our affiliate corporate business managers and owners, capitalize on immeasurable economic development opportunities, and learn cutting edge marketing techniques to propel your business to the next level!
We are a catalyst for success for the entrepreneurs and leaders in the business community through business development, relationship building, community enrichment and local, regional and statewide issue advocacy.
Take your business to the next level by partnering with us in proven workforce solutions that improve the skills of your staff, boost productivity, and increase the efficiency of your business. We provide access to funded training services, focused on successful completion of demand-driven certification and training programs. Employed Worker Training and On-The-Job Training services elevate employees’ skills, providing a competitive edge for both your staff and business.
We are a catalyst for the development of long-lasting positive relationships through monthly lunches, before and after-hours socials, webinars, seminars, group networking, and one-on-one meetings.
Whether you're looking to expand your business into Central Florida, searching for a local connection, or you are a local business looking to export, you have come to the right place! We can quickly connect you to the international trade resources you need throughout the Central Florida region!
We are dedicated to serving the needs of our members through a variety of member-only benefits, networking events, educational seminars and promotional opportunities.
The Entrepreneurs Academy was created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs to accelerate innovation and growth by helping companies navigate the rich set of resources available in Central Florida. Your journey is unique, and your individual path to success has its own twists and turns. As an entrepreneur, where do you turn to find the right resource at the right time for your business? The Entrepreneurs Academy will connect you to those resources so you can take your business to the next level.
The Florida Medical Manufacturers Consortium (FMMC) is a state-wide association of medical device firms, that exists to unite, promote and grow our industry.
FloridaMakes is a nonprofit that works with individual manufacturing companies, to deliver company-centric service with bottom-line results, designed to: help you expand your market opportunities; adopt best practices, advanced technologies and training, and make the best use of existing public and private state and national resources available to enhance and further your company's growth.
We provide strategies, resources and support to second-stage companies for next level growth through Strategic Research and peer-to-peer CEO mentoring. We help companies overcome obstacles to growth and lead them towards prosperity.
We are committed to your success by providing you with the networking and exposure opportunities you need, and the recognition you deserve. Your membership includes: Free admission to monthly events for Networking and Business Development; Free Exposure and Recognition opportunities; Opportunity to get business referrals by joining one of HCCMO's Leads Groups; and Get Discounted Rates for the chamber's signature events.
The chamber offers a myriad of opportunities to promote your business through special events, sponsorship opportunities, the member minute and participation in numerous programs and chamber events.
The Maitland Area Chamber offers reliable support to help your business grow and succeed as well as networking opportunities. Your membership is an investment that pays dividends in the form of new customers for your business. The Chamber is a strong supporter to our community through numerous events.
We are a dynamic group of companies. We share the vision of a business climate where both manufacturers and non-manufacturers can expand, prosper and bring value to our community.
We attract and support high quality enterprise. In addition, we encourage invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our goal is to provide economic opportunity for all.
We provide the resources and opportunities to ensure that our members are supported in achieving their goals and play a strong role in our evolving community. Through high-level networking opportunities, innovative events, and access to dynamic, regional leaders, Orlando, Inc., is Connecting Our Members to Success.
The purpose of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce is to Facilitate Opportunities for our members and provide the resources to increase their revenue and bottom line.
Through networking events, educational seminars, leadership development programs, community events and forums, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is here to help grow your business.
Optimizing Stage
We’ve selected the agencies below as being important to optimizing your business;
however, you should still review agencies categorized for the Idea, Formation,
Launching, and Growing stages. Agencies are categorized at the point of recommended
introduction in the business cycle.
Enterprise Florida recruits new business to the state, and works to retain and expand existing industry and business. We provide site selection services, demographic information, incentive information and much more.
Since 1964, the Florida Economic Development Council has promoted economic development throughout the state of Florida. Today we are its primary resource for developing economic development professionals, issues education, networking, and recognition of excellence among members of the profession. 500+ professionals count on FEDC to educate, advocate, and connect on their behalf.
We are a regional economic development initiative to grow high tech industry and innovation through partnerships that support research, marketing, workforce and entrepreneurship.
Engage with Established and Emerging Leaders. Explore Regional Issues and Assets. Enhance Your Knowledge of Central Florida. Expand Personal and Professional Networks. Enrich Our Family of Communities.
The Orlando EDC is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership that attracts, retains and grows jobs for the region. We provide key services and support to companies at no cost — ranging from location and expansion expertise to long-term planning with community stakeholders.
TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST SIGN UP THROUGH THIS LINK: http://bit.ly/IdeaToProfit
Cost to participate:
Partnership Investors / Chamber members: $49
Non-members: $99
Join the Orlando Regional Chamber for a hands-on, interactive one-day workshop designed to equip you with tools and knowledge to scale current businesses into new markets, evaluate customer segments and develop an organizational culture based on experimentation and growth.
The methodology is called Business Model Canvas (BMC) which de-risks the assumptions of your business or project in order to increase your chances of success.
During the one-day workshop, you will learn how to:
use the Lean Startup BMC methodologies and apply them to current projects or ideas;
test assumptions to avoid risk;
identify what your customers believe differentiates you;
capitalize on your unique advantages to grow and scale; and
evaluate new processes and technology that can help you get an edge on the competition.
Designed for both established companies and startups, this workshop will help leaders:
evaluate which technology to implement and when – artificial intelligence, automation, etc.;
evaluate and understand how customer needs are changing; and
create and implement new systems and processes to evaluate current products and services as well as new ideas.
*Executive Connection level members receive one free registration to an Idea To Profit One-Day Workshop. Please email Patricia.Thomas@orlando.org to take advantage.
Light breakfast and lunch provided.
Start
Date: November 6, 2019 9:00am
End
Date: November 6, 2019 4:00pm
Location: Orlando Economic Partnership - 301 E. Pine St. #900 Orlando FL 32806
CFTA/Startup Weekend Pre-Event Party
RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/central-florida-tech-alliance-26925650367
Tech Stars Startup Weekend is a global phenomenon in over 150 countries with close to 200,000 alumni. Over one weekend, participants will pitch brand-new business ideas, form teams, validate customers, present to a judging panel and compete for prizes. Existing businesses cannot compete so it is a level playing field for new ideas.
Orlando has a great track record having won global awards in 2017 and 2018 and launching new startups such as Trobo (featured on SharkTank).
On Friday 10/4/19, Central Florida Tech Alliance is putting together a showcase event featuring Jason Eichenholz (Luminar) and Taj Adhav (LeaseCake) to talk about the impact that Startup Weekend is making in the community. So any students, professionals, and would-be entrepreneurs who want to learn about the event are welcome to join. Free food and beer included.
You are invited to attend the pre-event party at Credo Conduit on Friday Oct 4th 6-8pm. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/central-florida-tech-alliance-26925650367
Date: December 31, 2019 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Credo Conduit, 1001 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
