Small Biz Florida
Small Biz FL was designed to highlight issues and promote business assistance resources available throughout the state of Florida.
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
On this special episode of Small Biz Florida, we had the honor to sit down with the newly appointed Secretary of Commerce and CEO at Enterprise Florida, Laura DiBella.
Prior to joining Enterprise Florida as Deputy Secretary of Commerce last summer, DiBella worked as a full-time Executive Director of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association. Before that, she served as the Executive Director of the Nassau County Economic Development Board and Port Director for the Port of Fernandina, Ocean Highway, and Port Authority of Nassau County.
Join us on this episode to hear all about Laura DiBella’s background, her new role at Enterprise Florida, and the outlook of Florida’s economy.
Learn more about Enterprise Florida: https://www.enterpriseflorida.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Jennifer Green is President and owner of Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC, and founded the firm in early 2007 with former U.S. Senator Connie Mack (R-FL). With nearly 25 years of experience in political, lobbying, and grassroots activities in the State of Florida she consults primarily on state Legislative and Executive branch issues affecting corporations, trade associations, local governments, and not-for-profits.
In this episode, we discuss how Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC is helping small state governments in Florida connect and leverage funding to grow, and expand their communities.
Join us for this episode to learn more about what Jennifer Green and her Team at Liberty Partners of Tallahassee are doing for Rural Florida.
Learn more about Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC here: https://www.libertypartnersfl.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
This episode of Small Biz Florida, features Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest. Join us as she helps us discover all that this economic development organization does for Florida’s panhandle communities (12 counties).
Florida’s Great Northwest is the regional economic development organization for the Florida Panhandle. The organization is an investor‐supported 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation created to promote Northwest Florida for economic growth and diversification, advocate for economic development issues that affect the region, and collaborate to improve regional competitiveness.
The organization accomplishes this in partnership with state and local economic development organizations, rural regional economic development organizations, utility partners, private sector businesses, local government, higher education institutions, workforce boards, and community leaders.
Join us for this episode and get to know Jennifer Conoley and Florida’s Great Northwest.
Learn more about Florida’s Great Northwest: https://www.floridasgreatnorthwest.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Opportunity Florida is an economic development organization made up of ten rural counties in the heart of Northwest Florida. The ten counties are Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, North Walton, Wakulla, and Washington. We work with the counties, cities therein, and the various local economic development organizations to market the many resources offered by this region.
On this episode of Small Biz Florida, we sit down with Opportunity Florida Executive Director Richard Williams to learn about the future of Florida’s rural communities. We also discuss the Florida Rural Economic Development Conference and how it got started. Richard talks about the partnership between the three RAOs (Rural Areas of Opportunity) to create the (FREDA) Florida Rural Economic Development Association. Join us as we get to know rural Florida’s economic development drivers.
Learn more about Opportunity Florida: http://www.opportunityflorida.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
“Rural America is the next place to innovate. For the first time in human history, we no longer have to be attached to a city to experience the best things that culture, education, and business have to offer.” -Zachary Mannheimer, Founder & CEO of Alquist 3D
In 2020, Zack and his partners expanded their work and launched Atlas Community Studios, a creative placemaking firm currently working on community development projects across more than 25 states. In his cross-country work with Atlas, Zack realized the number one thing holding communities back from economic and cultural prosperity – the lack of quality, affordable housing. He began researching the best way to solve America’s housing crisis.
Zack swiftly founded Alquist 3D and set about printing homes in underserved American communities. The first completed home, in Williamsburg, VA, was built in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. That home stands as the first 3D-printed, owner-occupied, home in America!
Zack speaks insightfully about bringing together diverse groups to create prosperous community development. He is passionate about this new home-building technology and is excited to share the message with builders, developers, community organizers, and potential homeowners.
Zack is a board member with Iowa Public Radio and the Iowa Rural Development Council. He is a contributor for The Hill, and his work has been featured on CNN, NBC News, and CBS Evening News, as well as in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Architecture Digest, and The Atlantic, among others.
Join us on this unique episode of Small Biz Florida as we explore the future of Rural housing with Zachary and Alquist 3D.
Learn more about Alquist 3D here: https://www.alquist3d.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
On this episode of Small Biz Florida, we sit down with Heather Beaven, CEO of Jobs for Florida Graduates. A program that helps teenagers navigate early adulthood after high school. Heather helps schools gain access to a number of programs and resources to help students plan for life after graduation.
In this episode, we'll explore how this program helps students build confidence, stay organized, and develop strategies to help them succeed. We'll also discuss the impact this program has had on the lives of those who have taken advantage of it. Tune in to learn more about how this program can help the next generation of students reach their educational and career goals.
Learn more about Heather Beaven here: http://heatherbeaven.com/
Connect with Jobs for Florida Graduates here: https://www.flgraduates.org/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Join us for an episode of our podcast where we will be talking about the Florida economy (specifically rural communities in Florida) with the Chief Economist and Director of State and Local Policy Analysis at the Florida Institute of Government at FSU, Dr. Jerry Parrish.
Dr. Parrish provides an in-depth overview of what the Florida economy will look like in 2023 and how it has changed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. We will discuss the economic impact on the state, industries, and businesses, and how this has affected the citizens of Florida. We will also explore the strategies and initiatives that have been put in place to help the economy recover, and how these strategies can benefit the state in the future. Come join us to get the latest insights and predictions on the Florida economy from one of the experts!
Connect with Dr. Jerry Parrish Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-d-parrish-ph-d-33a62843/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
On this episode of Small Biz Florida, we explore broadband services and their impact on rural communities in the state of Florida!
This episode will discuss the current state of broadband infrastructure in rural areas and how it affects those communities' economic development and growth. We will be talking to Christopher Campbell who serves as Director of Broadband Services for Government Services Group, Inc. He brings his extensive background in IT and Broadband to really help us understand the importance of making broadband services available to rural communities in Florida. Join us for this important discussion about broadband services and their impact on rural communities in the state of Florida!
Connect with Christopher Campbell Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-campbell-a364174/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here: -Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Tune in to the Small Biz Florida podcast for this special episode featuring our friend, Sandra Lawson, she serves the SBA as a public affairs specialist. On this episode, Tom and Sandra discuss the latest Hurricane Nicole relief and recovery efforts. She provides updates on loan applications that have been approved, ongoing relief options, and information about business recovery centers. Don't miss this essential episode for businesses impacted by Hurricane Nicole!
Refer to the links below to access the resources talked about in this segment.
Apply online: disasterloanassistance.sba.govDRC Locator: https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocatorSBA Customer Service Center Phone Number: 800-659-2955
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
On this special episode of Small Biz Florida host, Tom Kindred is joined by Public Affairs Specialist for the Small Business Administration Sandra Lawson.
Together, Tom and Sandra discuss mitigation, loan approvals, and the application process They cover several topics including:
Overview of SBA Disaster Assistance program resources
Disaster Loan Dollars approved as of COB 12/3/22 in FL
Physical Damage Loans
Economic Injury Damage Loans
Eligibility Criteria
Hazard Mitigation loan increase (criteria /steps to apply/ max amounts)
Extended Application Deadline
Refer to the links below to access the resources talked about in this segment.
Apply online: disasterloanassistance.sba.gov DRC Locator: https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocatorSBA Customer Service Center Phone Number: 800-659-2955