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Small Biz FL was designed to highlight issues and promote business assistance resources available throughout the state of Florida.
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Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Join host Tom Kindred in an informative episode of Small Biz Florida as he sits down with Catrina Southall, Deputy State Director for the USDA in Florida.
Get ready to gain valuable insights into how the USDA supports and engages with Small Business owners in rural communities across the state. Learn how USDA is unlocking a world of opportunities for growth and success within these regions.
Explore the USDA's programs tailored specifically for small business owners and operators. Uncover eligibility criteria and learn how to access and navigate the user-friendly map on the USDA website.
Don't miss this enlightening episode as Catrina Southall shares her expertise and uncovers the ways in which the USDA is dedicated to fostering the growth and success of small businesses, paving the way for a resilient economic landscape.
– Learn more about USDA Small Business: https://www.usda.gov/smallbiz
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 Economic Development Council Conference hosted at Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Tom Kindred hosts an enlightening episode of Small Biz Florida as he sits down with GIS Planning's Alissa Sklar, Vice President of Marketing, and Jerry Starnes, Director of New Business Sector Development.
Discover how GIS Planning simplifies complex geographic data for non-GIS users, providing valuable insights to organizations such as Florida Power and Light and Economic Development Groups. Explore the vast array of data points, including demographics, consumer spending, business sectors, broadband coverage, transportation networks, and incentives.
– Learn more about GIS Planning: https://www.gisplanning.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 Economic Development Council Conference hosted at Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Join host Tom Kindred in an exciting episode of Small Biz Florida as he welcomes back Kaylee King, the Business Manager of the Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation.
Discover the transformative power of economic development in Okeechobee County, a region brimming with opportunities. Kaylee's unwavering dedication and passion shine through as she discusses the impact her work has on the local community and businesses.
– Learn more about Okeechobee Economic Development Corporation: https://ocedcorp.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 Economic Development Council Conference hosted at Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred welcomes back Roy Messing, Director of State Center Operations at the Employee Ownership Expansion Network. Dive into the mission of this national nonprofit organization, which aims to revolutionize the landscape of employee ownership across the United States.
Don't miss this captivating episode as Roy Messing unravels the potential and benefits of employee ownership, offering a glimpse into a future where businesses thrive, communities prosper, and individuals become active participants in shaping their economic destinies.
– Learn more about Employee Ownership Expansion Network: https://www.eoxnetwork.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 Florida Economic Development Council Conference hosted at Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Join host Tom Kindred in an engaging discussion as he sits down with Joseph Veranese, the CEO of Advance Manufacturing International (AMI), in this episode of Small Biz Florida recorded at this year's Florida Economic Development Council Conference. Discover how Advance Manufacturing International is making digital transformation of small and medium manufacturers possible. AMI is focused on enabling small to medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) everywhere to collaborate, innovate and thrive.
Don't miss this captivating episode as Joseph Veranese takes you on a journey through the world of advanced manufacturing, workforce development, and the exciting future of Florida's manufacturing landscape. Tune in and be inspired by the possibilities that await both businesses and individuals in this ever-evolving industry.
– Learn more about Advanced Manufacturing International, Inc.: https://advmfg.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 Florida Economic Development Council Conference hosted at Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
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 Economic Development Council’s 2023 Annual Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Small biz Florida was on the scene during the conference, recording and producing segments. The Small Biz Florida crew wants to thank Beth Cicchetti, Jill Blackman, and the entire FEDC team for allowing the podcast to be part of the recent conference.
The next 10 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!
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brooke Malone, one of the co-founders of Walking Tree Brewery, a beloved establishment located on the Treasure Coast of Florida.
We start with the background and pathway of Walking Tree Brewery, exploring how the founders' passion for craft beer and community led them to start this unique establishment. From humble beginnings to becoming a well-known fixture in the area, we'll take a closer look at what makes Walking Tree Brewery so special.
During our interview, we also touched on the recent Small Business Day at the Capitol event in Tallahassee, where Walking Tree Brewery and Small Biz Florida crossed paths. We discussed the latest legislative efforts to support craft breweries in Florida, and how it impacts small business owners like Walking Tree.
-Learn more about Walking Tree Brewery - https://www.walkingtreebrewery.com/
If you're interested in hearing more about the inspiring stories of small business owners and entrepreneurs in Florida, be sure to subscribe to Small Biz Florida. You can also follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on new episodes and exclusive content. Thanks for listening!
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred broadcasts all things business across the state of Florida from the Capitol building in Tallahassee, where small business owners and operators have gathered to celebrate Small Business Days.
Mark Kruse, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Florida First Capital joins Tom to discuss access to capital and the role of Florida First Capital in connecting lenders with borrowers through the SBA 504 loan program.
Mark talks about his pathway to Florida First Capital and the SBA 504 loan program, which provides favorable terms for small manufacturers who want to purchase or build a building and purchase long-term machinery and equipment. Mark also explains the structure of the program, where the borrower only has to come up with 10% of the financing, allowing small business owners to keep as much cash as possible to run their business.
-Learn more about Florida First Capital - https://ffcfc.com/
If you're interested in hearing more about the inspiring stories of small business owners and entrepreneurs in Florida, be sure to subscribe to Small Biz Florida. You can also follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on new episodes and exclusive content. Thanks for listening!
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host, Tom welcomes Janelle Hein, District Director for the North Florida district office of the SBA, and Thaddeus Hammond, Supervisory Business Opportunity Specialist with the SBA.
They discuss the services, tools, and resources available through the SBA and the value of the agency's government contracting and international trade assistance. They also provide information on the four socio-economic government contracting programs, including the 8(a) business development program, and discuss the goals for each program and the percentage of government contracting dollars that each program receives. Thaddeus shares his background and pathway to the SBA and emphasizes the importance of government contracting. Janelle talks about her 32 years of experience with the SBA and the passion she has for small businesses.
Learn more about the SBA - https://www.sba.gov/
If you're interested in hearing more about the inspiring stories of small business owners and entrepreneurs in Florida, be sure to subscribe to Small Biz Florida. You can also follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on new episodes and exclusive content. Thanks for listening!
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
In this episode, Small Biz Florida is back at the Florida State Capitol building in Tallahassee to celebrate National SBDC Day. The podcast is covering the Capitol Days event, and Small Biz Florida host, Tom Kindred, interviews Marielena Villamil who serves as President & Chief Executive Officer and advisory board member. Marielena talks about her background and pathway to her organization, the Washington Economics Group, which is a boutique consulting firm that provides economic consulting services.
The firm's clients are mainly large institutions, such as healthcare, education, and sports. The firm conducts economic impact studies for its clients to show the community how important their investments and daily expenditures are and the impact it has on jobs, money, and taxes. This episode discusses how important economic impact studies are for organizations and communities, and how it is vital to share data and information to give credibility to projects.
Learn more about the Washington Economic Group - https://www.weg.com/
If you're interested in hearing more about the inspiring stories of small business owners and entrepreneurs in Florida, be sure to subscribe to Small Biz Florida. You can also follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on new episodes and exclusive content. Thanks for listening!