About the Event

The Florida SBDC Network will host a special Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol event on February 28, 2024 in Tallahassee, FL.

You are invited to attend a special showcase event featuring network small business clients, stakeholders and community partners. The purpose of the event is to highlight the critical role small businesses play in Florida's economy and to provide an opportunity for business owners to share their insights and experiences while showcasing products and services to our legislative officials. The Florida SBDC Network will also provide tours of its mobile assistance center, which is deployed following disasters to provide on-site assistance to business owners.

Agenda

10:00am - 3:00pm SBDC Client Showcase + Mobile Assistance Center Tours
11:30am Press Opportunity on Capitol Courtyard

Speakers

The event will feature welcome addresses from special guests, including:

  • Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis
  • FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly
  • Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd
  • Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Melanie Griffin
  • CareerSource Florida President & CEO Adrienne Johnston
  • Florida SBDC Network State Director Greg Britton
Questions? For more information, please contact Bridget LaCoste at blacoste@uwf.edu