April 29, 2014 Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed 3 Year Anniversary Update State Designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.] Hosted By
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April 29, 2014
Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed
3 Year AnniversaryUpdate
State Designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.]
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Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed
Prosperity 2021
• City’s Economic Development Plan– Comprehensive - Programs & Projects– Emphasis on Partnerships
• Shifting and Expanding the Focus– Maintain Neighborhoods– Help Existing Businesses Grow– Attracting Investment
• Residents• Businesses• Visitors
May, 2011Our Journey begins…
May, 2014Our Journey continues…
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May, 2014Our Journey continues…
Our Partners
Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed
BAC & FSBDC PartnershipConsulting Programs City Services Training
Loan Guarantee City Licensing & Permitting
Emerging Businesses
Business Connect
Notary & Finger Printing
Business Management
Shop Local City Vendor Registration
Marketing & Sales Growth
BAC Expo FinanceCommunity Outreach
Luncheons
Franklin Covey
Traditional FSBDCConsulting Resources Special Services Training
Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed
Creating an Environment for Prosperity
Business
Connect
Community Outre
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Minority Outreach Home Based Business Expo Loan
Guarantee
Women In
BusinessShop Local
CEO Exchange
Government
ProcurementSmall Business
Institute Growth Acceleration Export MarketingPlanning
Specialize
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Financial Business Operations
Entrepreneurs
Marketing
Sales
Individualized Consultin
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New Existing
Business Developme
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Community Developme
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BAC Customer Impact
Return on Tax Dollar Invested
FSBDC Customer Survey
Rating
Rank
Overall, how satisfied were you with the consulting and/or training you received from your local SBDC? 91.70% 2
Would you recommend the SBDC to another business owner? 95.80% 1
Overall, was the service you received beneficial? 95.80% 1
How would you rate the knowledge and expertise of your SBDC consultant or trainer? 97.90% 1
How would you describe your overall working relationship with your SBDC consultant? 95.90% 1
Expo 2014
Tentative TopicsOrlando Magic The Difference You Make
Disney Vacations Developing a Culture of Innovation
Coastal Cloud How Technology is Changing Consumer and Business Buying Behavior
Franklin Covey Closing the Execution Gap
Salamander Hotels & Resorts The Customer Experience
2014 & BeyondUnderstanding the Landscape
• Technology Advances in all Industries
• Evolution of Global Markets
• Education Systems and Job Preparedness
“Thinking in the Cloud”
• Exploring Partnerships with Flagler County Schools and Future Business Leaders of America Program
• Explore Opportunities to Assist Disadvantaged and those needing a 2nd chance
• Business Accelerator Services
Our Approach
• Evaluate opportunities to expand our training and Consulting Services.
• Invest time into innovative approaches to help build an entrepreneurial environment.
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