Small Biz Florida

Ep. 116 | Learn all about FileInvite with Senior Executive, Cindy Novak

“Spend less time chasing files and more time wowing clients” with FileInvite. FileInvite is a software that can help small and large enterprises save and share documents, signatures, and files with clients safely and securely. FileInvite has helped companies save time and money by making file sharing simple and easy for clients.
Cindy Novak is a Senior Executive at FileInvite a New Zealand-based software company that was designed to deliver better, faster, and more secure onboarding experiences. Cindy gives Small Biz Florida a rundown of what FileInvite is all about. If you are interested in using this tool for your company check out this episode to learn more about it. 
– Check out: https://www.fileinvite.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 Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders Conference hosted at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. 
– To learn more about FLAGGL, visit their website here

New Series | Small Biz Florida Attended the Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (FLAGGL) Conference in Orlando, Florida.

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 Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Small Biz Florida was on the scene during the conference, recording and producing segments. 
We would like to thank The FLAGGL Team and Event Organizers for allowing the podcast to be part of the recent conference.
The next 17 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!

Ep. 115 | Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief with Courtney Smith, Small Business Administration Public Affairs Specialist

On this special episode of Small Biz Florida host, Tom Kindred is joined by Public Affairs Specialist for the Small Business Administration Courtney Smith.
Courtney Smith is a Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, Field Operations Center East (Atlanta, GA). Her duty is to promote SBA’s Disaster Loan program to the media, community, businesses, civic and community organizations, and elected officials. She responds to disasters that occur within the FOCE territory-the 27 states east of the Mississippi River, plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Courtney resides in Atlanta and has served five years in the capacity of Public Affairs Specialist with SBA.
Together, Tom and Courtney discuss Small Business Administration Loan Programs available to businesses that suffered from Hurricane Ian's destruction. They cover several topics including different loan products, where you can go to get help filling out an application, how programs like the SBDC can help you recover or reconstruct lost business documents, and much more. This episode is one you don't want to miss.
More information will be posted regarding Business Recovery Centers in the State of Florida and How to get in touch with FEMA and the SBA. Stay Tuned.
Business Recovery Centers as of 10/07/20222 (These Locations and Times are Subject to Change) 
Hillsborough County 
Chloe Coney Urban Enterprise Center 1907 E Hillsborough Ave. Tampa FL, 33610Mon-Sat 9-5 PM    Sat 9-1 PM
 
Lee County
The HUB at SFWL INC25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Bonita Springs FL, 34135Sun-Sat 9-5 PM
 
Collier County
The Naples Players701 5th Ave South, Naples FL, 34102Mon 9-4:30 PM   Tue-Sun 9-5 PM
 
Seminole County
Sanford Information Center230 E. First Street, Sanford FL, 32771Sun-Sat 9-6 PM
 

New Series | Hurricane Ian Disaster Assistance Information Segments

Tom Kindred explains what the next segments of Small Biz Florida will be like following Hurricane Ian. We will be releasing a series of episodes covering what business owners need to know about the Disaster Relief Programs available through our Florida SBDC Network, SBA, and FEMA. Subscribe to our show to stay up to date on news that can help your road to recovery go smoother. 
Follow our Instagram page @SmallBizFlorida to get quick mobile updates every time we release a new segment.

Ep. 114 | FloridaMakes on Building the Talent Pipeline & Building the Skill Gap with Zoraida Velasco Executive VP at Florida Makes & Phil Centoze Director Performance Assessment

In this episode of Small Biz Florida, FloridaMakes Zoraida Velasco Executive Vice President and Phil Centoze Director of Performance Assessment gave us an overview of how FloridaMakes is supporting the Florida manufacturing ecosystem. They also provide a rundown of what you can expect from the MakeMore Manufacturing Summit Hosted in Orlando This coming October.
The show focused on the following topics:
What is FloridaMakes 
What does the Florida Manufacturing Industry look like 
Growth in Advance Manufacturing
Workforce & Retention of that Workforce 
And Last but Not Least... The MakeMore Summit happening October 12 - 13, 2022at the GuideWell Innovation Center, Orlando
Here is how to get involved: 
If you are interested in learning more about the event or FloridaMakes visit: https://www.floridamakes.com/home 

Ep. 113 | Ideas for Filling the Workforce Gap of Electric Vehicle Technicians with Professor at Central Oregon Community College Ken Mays

Ken Mays attended the kick-off meeting for the first ever National Vehicle Consortium hosted at the Indian River State College Pruitt Campus this past August. Ken Mays is a professor at Central Oregon Community College.
 
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews Professor Ken Mays and their discussion covers educational solutions for the problems associated with the lack of training and availability for technicians working on both electric vehicles and charging stations across the nation. Listen to this episode to learn what Ken Mays and Central Oregon Community College have been doing to combat these obstacles. 
 
– Check out Central Oregon Community College here: https://www.cocc.edu/
 
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual National Electric Vehicle Consortium hosted at Indian River State College Pruitt Campus – To learn more about this event visit: https://irsc.edu/news/articles/nevc_holds_first-ever_meeting_at_irsc-081822.html 

Ep. 112 | Learn more about Innovative Car Charging Stations by Juice Bar with Sales Manager Christopher Anastasi

 
We sat down with Christopher Anastasi Sales Manager for Juice Bar Charging, a company that is innovating the way electric vehicle charging stations are being used. 
 
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews Christopher Anastasi and their discussion covers topics on the future of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and the innovative business models and opportunities associated with the industry.
 
– Check out Juice Bar Charging here: https://juicebarcharger.com/   
 
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual National Electric Vehicle Consortium hosted at Indian River State College Pruitt Campus – To learn more about this event visit: https://irsc.edu/news/articles/nevc_holds_first-ever_meeting_at_irsc-081822.html 

Ep. 111 | Learn about Tesla Start Program Manager Jose Garcia

Learn about the innovative and powerful way Tesla is creating opportunities for people interested in working in the Electric Vehicle Industry. 
 
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews Jose Garcia who serves as Program Manager for Tesla Start. The Start program provides training opportunities, certifications, and even college credit to people interested in working on electric vehicles. Listen to this episode to learn more.
 
– Check out Tesla Start Program here: https://www.tesla.com/careers/tesla-start 
 
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual National Electric Vehicle Consortium hosted at Indian River State College Pruitt Campus – To learn more about this event visit: https://irsc.edu/news/articles/nevc_holds_first-ever_meeting_at_irsc-081822.html  

Ep. 110 | The Future for Electric Vehicles is Here with Dr. Christopher McNally Professor of Applied Technology at Hudson Valley Community College

Dr. Christopher McNally attended the kick-off meeting for the first ever National Vehicle Consortium hosted at the Indian River State College Pruitt Campus this past August. Dr. McNally is a professor at Hudson Valley Community College’s Applied Technology Division. 
 
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews Dr. Christopher McNally and their discussion covers topics on the future of Electric Vehicles and the challenges that the industry is facing with the lack of technicians available to work on both the vehicles and the charging stations across the nation. 
 
– Check out Hudson Valley Community College here: https://www.hvcc.edu/   
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual National Electric Vehicle Consortium hosted at Indian River State College Pruitt Campus – To learn more about this event visit: https://irsc.edu/news/articles/nevc_holds_first-ever_meeting_at_irsc-081822.html

Ep. 109 | Creating a World that Works with Intupower Founder and President Mo Hasan

Intupower provides Science-based training for modern individuals seeking to improve their conditions in life. Mo Hasan created Intupower to improve collaboration and personal productivity through modern tools, best practices, business hacks, and advanced communication skills.
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews the President of Intupower Mo Hasan. This discussion is all about the world of Corporate Training and how Intupower truly differentiates itself by providing innovative concepts and new ideas. 
– Check out Intupower here: https://intupower.com/  
– Connect with Mo Hasan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohasan/  
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. 
– To learn more about the Florida Small Business Development Network, visit their website here