Small Business Week 2008
Pensacola Chamber
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2008 Small Business Week ~ April 21 - 25

Small Business Week will showcase and announce the Small Business of the Year. For more than half a century, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated small and medium-sized business. During the year's, Small Business Week has become the annual event par excellence for the recognition of local entrepreneurs.

Behind every success story, there is an idea, and this goes for all areas of human activity. In the business world, the talent of entrepreneurs is to instill energy to this idea so that it becomes a commercially viable project. From this renewable energy, innovative projects, dynamic businesses and entrepreneurial vocations are born.


SMALL BUSINESS WEEK EVENTS

Monday, April 21 ~ Small Business of the Year Finalist Reception sponsored by the Economic Development Council.

The Small Business of the Year Finalist will be recognized by the Pensacola Chamber's Economic Development Council.

Tuesday, April 22 ~ Small Business Luncheon presented by Total Employee Leasing.

This is a premier event for Small Business in the Pensacola Area. At this event, an award is given to the Small Business of the Year based on financial success, community involvement and ethical business practices.

Event Location: Angus Seafood- Meats- Spirits at 1101 Scenic Hwy. from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is $25 for members rsvp to Azalea Webb. [RSVP]

Wednesday, April 23 ~ Small Business Symposium

Participants will learn about pressing issues facing small businesses in our region and present economy. The program will be at New World Landing from 7:30 a.m. - noon. Cost is $15 for members and breakfast is included. [RSVP]

Thursday, April 24 ~ Procurement Conference in partnership with Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center (FPTAC) Program and the UWF Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

This conference is hosted by the FPTAC Program, the UWF SBDC and the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce for the local business community on how to conduct business with government agencies. Includes workshops on How to Conduct Business with Eglin AFB and Benefits and Qualifications of HUBZONE & Enterprise Zones Programs Conference location is the PJC Downtown Center, 418 W. Garden St., Registration at 7:30 a.m., Conference from 8:30 a.m. - noon. The cost is free (pre-registration requested but walk-ins are welcome). To register call PTAC at 473-7826 or SBDC at 473-7830.

*New Event: GREETERS - Are you looking for a true networking event? If so, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity! GREETERS was formed as a result from our members' feedback for more chances to network. Attend this event to make valuable contacts and develop professional partnerships with other business leaders. From 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. hosted by Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund: 900 N. 12th Ave.

For more information about Small Business Week, please contact Summer Burdick.
Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce