FPL donates $50,000 to support Florida SBDC disaster recovery efforts The Florida SBDC Network, the state's principal provider of small business assistance, is committed to ensuring that small business owners impacted by Hurricane Ian receive the resources and assistance they need to rebuild and recover. The network is pleased to announce that Florida [...]
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment Survey to gauge the impact of Hurricane Nicole on Florida businesses. Survey responses will assist the state in expediting recovery efforts by providing data on the needs of affected businesses. [...]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness month Jimmy Dean, Dawn Hutchinson, Shannon Wilson, Sharon Cullen, Beth Schumer and Ryan Boyle of Helping People Succeed's Successful Futures programDebi Athos, Jen Ripperger and Janet Kissam of Helping People Succeed's Successful Futures program October is National Disability Employment Awareness month. And lest you think [...]
Florida SBDC IRSC teaches how to become a bankable business The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Indian River State College (IRSC) in collaboration with the Florida Bankers Association will conduct and host the How to Become a Bankable Business seminar. The event will take place on the IRSC Massey Campus Kight [...]
Bank of America study finds 84% of employers say offering financial wellness tools increases employee retention 97% of employers feel responsible for employee financial wellness, with 91% seeing higher employee satisfaction when offering resources to manage overall wellbeing Bank of America announced findings from its 12th annual Workplace Benefits Report, "Navigating a New Era of [...]
Know Your Numbers: 5 Keys to Small Business Success The phrase "Know Your Numbers" typically refers to measuring your personal health by knowing your blood pressure, weight, cholesterol levels, etc. You and your doctor can use these numbers to make sure you're healthy and identify early indicators of potential issues. The same concept [...]
Underserved communities banking on businesses to help wipe out hunger Tammy Matthew has worked in the financial services industry for more than 25 years. In her role as the market executive for Bank of America, she leads the market's business, civic and philanthropic activities and oversees the bank's business engagement and growth on the [...]
Bank of America offers digital resources to help Entrepreneurs start and grow their Businesses New secured credit options, including a credit card and credit line, and the Start a Business Center digital experience demonstrate ongoing commitment to helping small businesses succeed Bank of America announced the launch of the Business Advantage Unlimited Cash [...]
Florida SBDC IRSC holds Digital Marketing Bootcamp The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Indian River State College (IRSC) is conducting a pilot for their Digital Marketing Bootcamp kicking off on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 8 a.m. on the IRSC Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West. This is a three-day program offered [...]
IRSC Business and Finance Students Gain Edge with Addition of Bloomberg Terminals Students studying at Indian River State College now have access to the platform used by the world's leading banks, corporations and government agencies to view real-time global financial data, news feeds and messages. The College has installed 12 Bloomberg Terminals, providing students [...]