To celebrate national and local small business weeks, The Workforce Institute at St. Petersburg College is celebrating the growth of small businesses in the Tampa Bay area. The Workforce Institute will be hosting free “Speaker Series” events at the SPC EpiCenter throughout Small Business Week, May 2 – 5. These are events that strive to further educate and enrich Tampa Bay’s small business community.
List of Events:
“Just Do It! Differently!” Sheryl Nicholson, CSP
Monday, May 2
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
This event will help business owners learn the best way to build a business from the get-go. Nicholson will cover topics such as building your network and hiring right the first time. Her current training clients include the Central Intelligence Agency, the Center for Disease Control and AT&T. Breakfast is included.
“Technology and the Future, Today” Chris Krimitsos, Founder of Tampa Bay Business Owners
Thursday, May 5
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This event will cover how to spot trends and earn revenue based on having awareness of trends and demands. Tampa Bay Business Owners strives to provide resources to grow their members’ companies and to be a community-driven incubator for business ideas, resources and action. Lunch is included.
“LinkedIn for Business Owners” Bonnie Dye, Internet Expert
Thursday, May 5
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
This event will teach business owners and entrepreneurs about how to best utilize their LinkedIn network to grow their business. Dye has been ranked one of LinkedIn’s Top 5 Nationwide Trainers on various internet-related topics. Dinner is included.
All events are free and open to the public. Meals are included. Pre-registration is preferred. Seating is limited.
The Workforce Institute at St. Petersburg College houses many different resources for not only small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, but for adults in the workplace as well. Ranging from certifications in areas such as Project Management, Quickbooks, and CompTIA, to professional development classes, such as maneuvering a multi-generational workplace, professional leadership series, and resume building workshops. Additionally, our Corporate Training team is able to provide fully-customizable training options to companies looking to further the skills and knowledge of their employees.
For more information on the Small Business “Speaker Series” or all that The Workforce Institute and Corporate Training has to offer, please visit www.spcollege.edu/workforceinstitute or call (727) 341-4445.
When will the next event like this be ?
Hi Shenequia,
Thank you for inquiring about our Small Business Week Speaker Series. Although this event was a part of Small Business Week 2016 (the first week in May), we plan to continue the Speaker Series on an ongoing basis. We anticipate beginning the Series again in the fall. The specific date is still to be determined. If you would like to learn more about the Business Series, other similar programs, or be informed when the date is finalized, please feel free to contact us at the Workforce Institute at (727) 341-4445 or email sussex.kaitlyn@spcollege.edu. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Business Speaker Series this fall.
Thanks again,
Kaitlyn Sussex
St. Petersburg College, Workforce Institute
Business and Finance Program Coordinator
When will be the next event actually i missed this event.
Hi Melvin,
We do not have our next event formally scheduled as of yet in regards to the Speaker Series format. However, there are several classes that apply to small business owners and others. You can view all of our upcoming classes by visiting http://www.spcollege.edu/workforceinstitute and clicking on Search Classes. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at (727) 341-4445.
Thanks,
Kaitlyn Sussex
St. Petersburg College, Workforce Institute
Business and Finance Program Coordinator