| Annexing Small Business Success – Postal Annex
Opens in Clearwater
Retired U.S. Army veteran Ron Gadsden wanted to start his own business and he found the right opportunity in a Postal Annex franchise, located in Clearwater, Florida. As with many first-time entrepreneurs, “I went into this pretty blind and didn’t know about all the different aspects of running a business,” says Gadsden. But a visit to Teresa Citron at Florida Bank, a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) partner, provided a link to a wealth of small business assistance. Citron explains, “Instantly I thought to send him to the SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development.”
Read the rest of Gadsden’s story here.
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| Seminole, FL – A Great Place to Live
Located in west-central Pinellas County, Seminole is predominately a residential community with robust commercial development. The area is known for its strong demographics, good schools and a family-oriented citizenship. Seminole’s proximity to the beaches and major travel routes makes the area attractive for business and residences. St. Petersburg College’s 3,600-student Seminole campus offers associate and professional certificate programs and is home to the University Partnership Center, allowing SPC students to earn bachelors and graduate degrees. The University of Florida College of Dentistry and College of Pharmacy have teaching facilities on the campus. The SPC campus is also home to the Seminole Community Library.
Click here to read more about Seminole.
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| IDEA Camp Spring 2012 – Mar. 21
Do you have an innovative medical device, life sciences or biotechnology venture in the early stages of development? Would you like to work with industry experts and coaches to create a winning pitch and value proposition for your business? The Tampa Bay Innovation Center’s IDEA Camp may be for you. The all-day event provides an opportunity for participants to refine their “60-second elevator pitch” through peer vetting and real-time feedback. Only 12 concepts will be accepted; the deadline to apply is Feb. 24. Learn more at www.tbinnovates.com/ideacamp.cfm.
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| Aviation Collaborative Industry Forum, Feb. 28
WorkNet Pinellas and Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance welcome Michael K. Wisniewski, President of National Aviation Academy for Tampa and Boston, as he leads a discussion about current regional aviation economic and industry forecasts. Labor market information and funding opportunities for employee training will also be discussed. For more information, click here or contact Marilyn Browne at mbrowne@worknetpinellas.org or (727) 608-2420.
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| Tax Law Changes – What Do Businesses Need to Know?
Several tax laws have changed for 2012 and may affect your business. Some of the changes are outlined here, and more information can be found at www.irs.gov/businesses. The Small Business Development Center at PCED will hold a Satisfying IRS & State Tax Requirements class, as well, on Feb. 28. More details are provided on the above left.
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