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2008 Government Small Business Conference
The 2008 Government Small Business Conference will be held May 7th and 8th at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference Center, 11606 N. McKinley Dr. Tampa, FL 33612.

For more information and to register, please visit http://tradeconference.coba.usf.edu/




International Trade Certificate Program
This six-week series gives participants hands-on experience in developing and growing an international business. It will also prepare you for the North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NABSITE) Certified Global Business Professional Exam.

Fee: $350 for six modules (includes dinner)
Dates: Tuesday, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
Time: 4:30 pm- 8:30 pm

To register for this six part series, click here.




Special Operations Forces Industry Conference 5/20-22
The Greater Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will host a Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) May 20th through the 22nd at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602.

The 2008 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference is a series of conferences and events designed to enhance collaboration among special operations forces and industry. The 2008 SOFIC Conference is an excellent opportunity for companies to exhibit their latest products and technologies to senior NCOs, Officers and Commanders within the SOF communities.

Registrations will be filling up fast for the Small Business Day Symposium Event on May 20th; so be sure to register soon.

For more conference information and to register, please visit: http://www.meetingmattersplus.com/SOFIC08.htm




Small Business Networking Breakfast

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 8:00 am - 9:15 am
Place: USF St. Petersburg College of Business, 263 13th Ave., So., St. Petersburg FL ~ Third Floor ~ Room 345
Cost: Free
Parking Pass needed:
Click Here for Parking Pass & Directions

Entrepreneurial Speaker: TBD

Seating is limited to 45, To Make a reservation, email your name, company name, telephone number and number of atendees to sbdc@stpt.usf.edu




2008 SBIR Conference in Orlando
May 27-30



SBDC Success Stories
Updated 12/6/07
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ALL SEMINARS
Registration must be completed at least 2 days prior to the scheduled event. Payment for all seminars needs to be done with a credit card, any checks or cash must be received at the USF Cashier's office, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL. Check-in for all entreprenerial programs starts a half-hour before each program. If you are unable to attend class, notify SBDC 48 hours prior to the event to be eligible to receive a credit towards a future class. Credit is only valid for 6 months. No refunds apply. No shows will be charged and not eligible for credit or refunds.


Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.




The SBDC provides its clients with the following services:
- Free one-on-one business counseling
- Free entrepreneurial training workshops
- Low-cost entrepreneurial training seminars
- The Business Resource Center
- Custom corporate training.
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.