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Pinellas County Economic Development announces April workshops, classes

Bill DeYoung

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Pinellas County Economic Development’s April business workshops, classes and events have been announced. Unless indicated, all events take place at the PCED Epicenter, 13805 58th Street N. Suite 1-200, in Clearwater.

April 3 (Tuesday): Starting a Business. This two-hour session (12-2 p.m.) is a guide to the necessary licenses, permits, legal documents and requirements to do business in the State of Florida. $10.

April 10 (Tuesday): Five Steps to Cybersecurity. The BBB’s five-step approach is designed to help you identify and protect your business’s vital data and technology assets, and how to detect, respond to and recover from a cybersecurity incident. 12- 2 p.m, $20.

April 19 (Thursday): Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Community Conversation. A free monthly dialogue (9-11 a.m.) about business with the Pinellas Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Purchasing and Economic Development departments, to improve and enhance the SBE program.

April 24 (Tuesday): Business Plans. For new or experienced business owners – discussing how to manage growth, communicate ideas, borrow money and more. The overview covers easy financials, a simple pitch format, and performance tracking. 5:30-7:30 p.m., $20.

  • Pinellas County Schools’ STEM Expo takes place Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. on April 28 at the USFSP Student Center, 200 6th Ave. S. Organizers are seeking out Pinellas STEM employers to engage and inspire students at the free event – attended by more than 3,200 people in 2017. Those interested in a display spot are asked to contact Laurie Winsor at WinsorL@pcsb.org,or (727) 588-6338.
  • Coming Wednesday, May 2 – the PCED’s Export Finance Solutions seminar. Detailing the products, programs and services available to mitigate risks associated with export transactions, i.e. letters of credit; documentary collections; working capital loans; foreign receivables insurance; and more. 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the EpiCenter. $25 registration includes continental breakfast.

 

 

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