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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Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Paul Sohl is CEO of the Florida High Tech Corridor, an economic development initiative of the University of Central Florida, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida, to attract, retain and grow high tech industry and innovation – and the workforce to support it – in a 23-county region. As CEO, he facilitates collaboration between the universities and their partners in economic development and oversees The Corridor Council’s portfolio of programs, including its Matching Grants Research Program, K-12 educational resource, stemCONNECT, and most recently Cenfluence, a clustering initiative in partnership with Orange County Government. Sohl holds a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from Stanford University. Additionally, he is a graduate and former Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland.
The Florida High Tech Corridor is more than an initiative or facilitator; it’s a force multiplier. The 23-county region that spans Central Florida and defines The Corridor is anchored by three of the country’s largest research institutions: the University of Central Florida (UCF), the University of South Florida (USF), and the University of Florida (UF). Powered by an ethos of collaboration, we align opportunities and resources in academia, industry, and economic development to unleash our region’s exponential potential.
Learn more about Paul Sohl and the Florida High Tech Corridor on this special recording from the Florida Chamber Future of Florida Forum.
– Check out the Florida High Tech Corridor: https://floridahightech.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 this year’s annual Florida Chamber Future of Florida Forum hosted at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
– To learn more about The Florida Chamber, visit their website here.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Dr. Timothy Moore isn’t your stereotypical college president who rose through the ranks of academia. Instead, Indian River State College’s new president spent the first seven years of his career on active duty in the Army. He later worked as a research scientist in the public and private sectors before joining institutions such as Auburn University, Kansas State, and Florida A&M.
Today’s episode features, Tom Kindred leading a discussion with Indian River State College President Dr. Timothy Moore. Their conversation centers around, IRSC serving as Presenting Sponsor at the Florida Chamber Future of Florida Forum for the first time, the successful launch of the Promise Program at IRSC, and the benefits of partnering with IRSC for the business community.
– Check out Indian River State College: https://irsc.edu/
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 this year’s annual Florida Chamber Future of Florida Forum hosted at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
– To learn more about The Florida Chamber, visit their website here.
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Advancing health has always been at the center of Florida Blue. From the critical coverage that delivers peace of mind to the full breadth of health solutions that care for every aspect of your well-being, rest assured that Florida Blue is always looking out for you, your family and your community as we have done for more than 75 years.
Listen to this episode all about the outlook of healthcare and Florida Blue’s work over the past few years to make healthcare more affordable for Small Business. This episode features Vice President of Local Commercial Markets Nick Tant. Nick Tant has over 24 years of leadership experience and has continuously grown in his roles and responsibility during his last 16 years with Florida Blue. He previously worked in the cellular wireless retail industry. Nick graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor of science in Finance and later attended the Columbia Business School.
– Check out Florida Blue: https://www.floridablue.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 this year’s annual Florida Chamber Future of Florida Forum hosted at the Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
– To learn more about The Florida Chamber, visit their website here.
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
The primary purpose of Small Biz Florida is to highlight and create awareness for all of Florida’s small business assistance and resource programs. One of the most effective ways to learn about, gather and share information on these resources is to attend and work at Florida’s top small business and economic development conferences.
One of these important business events was the recent Florida Chamber Future of Florida Forum hosted at the Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Small Biz Florida was on the scene during the conference, recording and producing segments.
We would like to thank The Florida Chamber Team and Event Organizers for allowing the podcast to be part of the recent conference.
The next 11 segments of Small Biz Florida were all produced and recorded at the conference-hopefully the segments will provide our listeners with valuable and beneficial information.
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We are so thankful for the growing and overwhelming support of our listeners. We hope our work is inspiring and helping all business owners in Florida and Nationwide!
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
On today’s show, host, Tom Kindred is joined by Wes Wood who serves as Workforce Partnerships Lead, Southeast for Veryable
Veryable is the on-demand marketplace for manufacturing, logistics and warehousing labor. Our flexible labor solution connects businesses with high-quality workers at the click of a button, enabling higher productivity and a competitive edge. For workers, Veryable provides immediate access to work, the ability to control their own schedule, opportunities to build new skills, and best of all, next-day pay.
Listen to this episode to get an overview of what Veryable is doing to fill today’s workforce need.
– Check out Florida Veryable: https://www.veryableops.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 this year’s annual FloridaMakes MakeMore Summit hosted at the GuideWell Innovation Center Orlando, Florida.
– To learn more about FloridaMakes, visit their website here.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
As an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute & government watchdog for over forty years, Florida TaxWatch works to improve the productivity and accountability of Florida government. Its research recommends productivity enhancements and explains the statewide impact of fiscal and economic policies and practices on residents and businesses.
Learn as Tony Caravajal Executive Vice President for Florida TaxWatch tells us what Florida TaxWatch is and it’s important role in building up our workforce.
– Check out Florida TaxWatch: http://www.floridataxwatch.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 this year’s annual FloridaMakes MakeMore Summit hosted at the GuideWell Innovation Center Orlando, Florida.
– To learn more about FloridaMakes, visit their website here.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
LT3 Labs are community Collaboration spaces, with the first location in uptown Tampa., and is poised to support nonprofit incubation, youth tech workshops, and various community-driven needs. LT3 Academy houses Florida Department of Education approved registered Preapprenticeship and Apprenticeship Programs in tech occupations such as Software Developer, Supply Chain Tech, Cybersecurity, and Helpdesk. Individuals who go through LT3 training not only graduate with multiple industry certifications, but obtain six months of real world work experience in the field as well.
Listen to this episode to learn more about LT3 Group and the innovative solutions that are building Florida’s workforce infrastructure with Michael Hamilton.
– Check out the LT3 Academy: https://www.lt3academy.com/lt3difference
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 this year’s annual FloridaMakes MakeMore Summit hosted at the GuideWell Innovation Center Orlando, Florida.
– To learn more about FloridaMakes, visit their website here.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Although innovation is the key to Niagara Bottling’s success, Family tradition of high quality, value priced bottled water will never change. Niagara continues to grow and is the leading private label bottled water company in the United States.
Learn about the background of Niagara Bottling. How it got started and where it is going.
Host, Tom Kindred talks to John Krug who serves as Senior Manager at Niagara Bottling. They explore what manufacturing looks like in today’s society and address the challenges affecting the manufacturing world.
– Check out the Niagara Water: https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en
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 this year’s annual FloridaMakes MakeMore Summit hosted at the GuideWell Innovation Center Orlando, Florida.
– To learn more about FloridaMakes, visit their website here.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
TriNet is a professional employer organization, or PEO, that provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll and real-time technology.
Together Tom Kindred and Jake Stebbins Director of Sales for TriNet discover what the real role of HR Departments should be and ways in which TriNet is giving back time to HR Professionals through their array of services so they can focus on what matters.
– Check out the TriNet: https://www.trinet.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 this year’s annual FloridaMakes MakeMore Summit hosted at the GuideWell Innovation Center Orlando, Florida.
– To learn more about FloridaMakes, visit their website here.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Florida’s story is just beginning and the Florida Chamber’s leadership is just getting started. While agriculture, tourism, and construction continue to serve as the foundation of Florida’s economy, our increasingly global economy is setting the stage for a more diversified economy through life sciences and biotech, energy, international trade, advanced manufacturing, and space technologies.
By 2030, Florida is expected to be home to more than four million new residents. Nearly five million new drivers will commute on our roads and cars will drive themselves. More than 150,000 million visitors will travel our roads and many on high-speed trains. And Florida will need to create and fill nearly two million new jobs.
Together Tom and Ivette Faulkner who serves as Executive Vice President of Strategic Communication and Marketing for the Florida Chamber, address what Florida in 2030 will look like. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Future of Work, Manufacturing Matters, and the intersection of education and business to create a stronger future workforce for Florida.
– Check out the Florida Chamber: https://www.flchamber.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 this year’s annual FloridaMakes MakeMore Summit hosted at the GuideWell Innovation Center Orlando, Florida.
– To learn more about FloridaMakes, visit their website here.