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12/17/2024

Looking to elevate your career? learn from industry leaders, connect with our team, gain job search tips, and sharpen your professional skills.

📅 When: In January: Every Thursdays, 1PM - 2:30PM
February-December: Every Thursday, 10AM-12PM

📍 Where: SPC Epicenter, 13805 58th St N, Clearwater, FL

🎯 Who Should Attend:

Professionals with a bachelor’s degree or higher
Veterans
Active duty military spouses
Current college students
WIOA trainees

Learn more : https://careersourcepinellas.com/networking-events/

12/17/2024

EXCITING news: We're on track to complete our storm debris removal process on December 20 (ahead of schedule‼️ ). We've collected over 1.3M cubic yards -- or almost 4 Rivergate towers -- of storm debris so far. If you currently have curbside debris, we are still out and about collecting now, but you can report your address at tampaconnect.com.

Vegetative debris disposal sites are open until 12/20, daily 7am-6pm:
- 22nd Street Park
- Gadsden Park

Returning Normal Services:
- Yard Waste Collection resumes on December 30, 2024.
- SWEEP Collection resumes on January 6, 2025.

More details: tampa.gov/news/2024-12/hurricane-recovery-milestone-tampa-completes-cleanup-ahead-christmas-160451

12/17/2024

12/17/2024

IVMF Bunker Labs understands the challenges faced by small business owners of color and women and created , a free, 8-week program designed for early-stage, and owned businesses to provide access to business tools, resources, capital opportunities, mentorship, and a strong peer network.

Apply today for this free program and start breaking through your barriers to success. https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/entrepreneurship/bunker-labs/breaking-barriers/

12/17/2024

We’re booked and busy! Grab the fam and head out to one of our events in Hillsborough this weekend:

🎄 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 (12/13): Free, fun holiday event for the community! There will be free food, arts & crafts, gifts, and entertainment.

🎥 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 (12/13): Pop some popcorn and join us for a free, family friendly showing of The Santa Clause 3.

🐕 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗹-𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 at Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center (12/14): Come find a furry friend for the holidays! All adoption fees are waived.

🌲 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 (12/14): Join our Intro to Orienteering hike or our guided Night Hike. You must register online to participate: https://bit.ly/49ByC3I

12/17/2024

12/17/2024

🎉 Holiday Party Alert! 🎉 Join us for an evening of joy, networking, and festive cheer on Wednesday, Dec 18! 🌟🎄 Don't miss out on the fun – RSVP now! 🎅🤝
https://ow.ly/bFPt50Us4zW

12/17/2024

You’re cordially invited to the TAMPA BAY BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL 25th Anniversary KICK-OFF CELEBRATION!

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1920 in Ybor from 6pm-9pm. Network, dance, eat, and celebrate black art, music, entertainment, business, and more!

FREE to the Community with RSVP:

https://tampablackheritage.regfox.com/25th-kickoff-celebration

RSVP TODAY for FREE Admission!

12/17/2024

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12/17/2024

Join Beulah Baptist Institutional Church this Saturday from 9:30-11:30AM as they spread holiday cheer with their Community Christmas Fest! There will be plenty of fun and free activities for the entire family.🎄⛄️❄️

12/17/2024

📝 A business plan:
✔️ Serves as roadmap for how to run your business.
✔️ Helps you get funding or bring on new business partners.

✍️ Learn how to write a basic business plan: https://www.sba.gov/business-plan
🔎 Get more help: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance

11/19/2024

🎄 Get Ready for the Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor! 🎄

The most festive time of the year is almost here! Join us! December 15, 2024, at Centennial Park Ybor for the 6th Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor!

It's going to be a day filled with holiday cheer, live music, amazing food trucks, holiday vendors, and Santa's Village!

This event is FREE for everyone, so bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit. 🎉

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to jingle all the way!
🎄 Get Ready for the Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor! 🎄

**Early Bird Vendor Registration until August 31st: https://bit.ly/3OzoTCo**

11/13/2024

Join us at the Inaugural James A. Hammond MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS EXPO 2024!

*MUST register to enter expo.*

🎉 General Admission is FREE and includes:

Access to the Vendor Marketplace and Children's Business Fair

🎤 Entrance to Breakout Sessions and Main Stage Panel Discussions

🎁 Register for a chance to win exciting Door Prizes!

Note: General Admission does not include access to the Red Door Reception.

Registration is required — click the link to register: https://www.thapevents.org/jahbusinessexpo

11/13/2024

🚀 Are you thinking of launching a small business?

📋 Learn the 10 basic steps with this free online guide: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide

11/13/2024

Happy ! All week, SBA and our national resource partner network are celebrating by hosting events that highlight resources to help entrepreneurs in the military and veteran community start and grow businesses.

Find events near you: https://www.sba.gov/nvsbw

11/13/2024

American Express and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation are coming together to aid in the recovery of small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton with $5M in grants and a giving pledge. Application Deadline: Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 11:59pm ET.

For more information about the Small Business Hurricane Recovery program, and to apply for a grant, visit here: https://uscc.foundation/40o85Vb