September

21

The SBDC Presents: Strategic Planning for Small Businesses

Make your future happen; don’t let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establish your company’s direction, make better business decisions, and have a source of increased market share and profitability. Strategic planning is a series of building blocks including a financial plan, marketing plan, and business plan, leading to the

strategic plan. Includes multiple user-friendly tools and templates to be distributed.

September

27

One Million Cups

1MC takes place every Wednesday morning.

Sign up to talk about your business and share your accomplishments with the community!

September

28

Digital Marketing Trends & Key Performance Indicators

Join us as we explore the top digital marketing trends that we believe small businesses should be paying attention to in 2023. We will explore each trend and provide some simple ideas for incorporating them into your overall marketing strategy. This presentation is designed to offer an action plan based upon a needs assessment and analysis questionnaire and planning toolkit that will set out a step-by-step approach for small business owners to build and execute an actionable digital marketing plan.

September

29

Introduction to Web3 and Digital Assets Series

The Introduction to Web3 and Digital Assets Series will provide an introduction to the following topics:

- NFTs and the Metaverse

- Accept Payment in Digital Assets for Business

October

04

Business Ethics 2023

On the first Wednesday of every month, we will explore how Stoicism can help in setting business goals and managing growth. This course is focused on Financial Integrity. This series is designed for business CEOs, managers, and entrepreneurs in Central Florida. The goal is to focus on stoic leadership.

October

06

Business Plan 101

During this 2-hour event, we will be discussing tips on creating a business plan that offers several benefits to entrepreneurs and business owners.

Topics include:

• The process of thinking and writing the plan provides clarity for the business.

• If capital is needed from outside sources, investors want to see a plan that demonstrates a solid understanding and vision for the business.

• The plan will help prioritize tasks that are most important.

• With growth, the plan will offer a common understanding of the vision to new leaders.

A simple business plan for a start-up service company can be completed rather quickly. Keeping in mind who the intended audience is, write simply.

The plan needs to be understandable, readable, and realistic. We are here to guide you through the process.

October

10

Quick Pitch Night

This event is hosted as a pre-event for Startup Weekend Orlando.

Questions about Startup Weekend Orlando or interested in getting signed up? Head to StartupWeekendOrlando.com! Dinner and networking will kick off at 6 pm followed by 3-4 pitches from real Orlando startup hopefuls. Judges hail from investor and startup backgrounds, with real-life experience and the expertise to give you the best chance at preparing to pitch in the future! A low-pressure environment with high-value feedback.

October

17

Government Contracting: Proposal Basics - (Past Performance Volumes)

For this session and the one of September 19, we strongly encourage you to attend in-person if you can. There will be some hands-on exercises to enhance your learning experience.

October

17-19

MetaCenter Global Week

Synapse Orlando and Immerse Global Summit are joining forces to showcase the best tech in the world beside the best innovators of Central Florida, all in one electrifying 3-day event: MetaCenter Global Week. This ground-breaking partnership will bring together global and regional leaders as we celebrate, discover, and engage with the bleeding edge of innovation in XR/AR/VR, AI, Gaming, Fintech, Space, Simulation, Metaverse & Blockchain, DefenseTech, HealthTech, Sustainability, Sports & Entertainment, Smart Cities and much more.

November

14

Government Contracting: US GOVERNMENT Market Research

US GOVERNMENT Market Research: How You Can Benefit

February

1-2

Florida Venture Capital Conference

The annual conference, now in its 33rd year, is one of the largest gatherings of venture investors in the Southeast, attracting 750+ attendees, including 200+ active venture investors. In addition to presentations by 50+ selected companies, the event features panel discussions, keynote speakers, and multiple networking and social events.