Launching Smart in Florida: A Startup Essentials Workshop + Networking
About this Event
Starting a business is exciting, but knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. This hands-on workshop is designed to guide aspiring and early-stage founders through the 10 foundational priorities for launching a business in Florida.
From validating your idea and choosing the right legal structure to understanding licensing, taxes, insurance, and cash flow management, participants will walk away with a clear, practical roadmap for building a compliant and sustainable business.
Designed with Florida’s unique regulatory and market environment in mind, this session also highlights key regional considerations such as seasonal demand planning, hurricane preparedness, and community-driven growth strategies that can impact long-term success.
In addition to foundational business insights, learn more about the City of West Palm Beach's Office of Small Business Programs and how the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides hands-on support in critical areas, including:
- Business planning
- Financial projections
- Access to capital guidance
- Marketing strategy
- Licensing and compliance navigation
- Ongoing advisory services to help scale and sustain growth
Whether you're just exploring a business idea or preparing to launch, this workshop will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
💼 The 's mission is to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain successful businesses through expert advising, training programs, and practical tools. They specifically serve businesses in Palm Beach County and Broward County, making them a key regional resource for founders in South Florida.
The Florida SBDC at FAU is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America's SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of War (DoR), State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network's lead host institution. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
The City of West Palm Beach’s Office of Small Business Programs supports local entrepreneurs by providing resources, training and access to opportunities that help businesses grow and successfully compete for City contracts. The office assists businesses with certification, procurement readiness and navigating RFPs, while offering educational programs in areas such as financial management, marketing, bonding and business operations. Its broader mission is to strengthen West Palm Beach’s small business community, remove barriers to contracting opportunities and increase participation of local small businesses in the City’s procurement process.
PARKING INFO
Evernia Street Garage or Clematis Garage) cost $1.00 for the first two hours and $2.00 for each additional half hour at 6:00 PM.
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Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Check-In & Registration
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Opening Remarks & Intro To City of WPB's Business Entrepreneurship Programs
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
Startup Essentials Workshop
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Open Q & A + SBDC Consultant Support Sign-Up
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Small Business Networking
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