Events

CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP Every 2nd Monday of each month from 2:00 PM – 4:00 p.m. Detailed information provided regarding the differences between Orange County and the City of Orlando’s certification requirements. All forms are discussed in depth along with the application to assist the business owners with submitting a completed package and gaining understanding of the […]

Often small businesses will need to outsource aspects of their business operation so that the owner can focus on those areas that are most strategic and where they have the most expertise. Your business success will depend on making good choices for these resources who, in effect, become an extension of your company. There are […]

FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim to present an inclusive and supportive front door to their local entrepreneurial ecosystem […]

This event brings together top Hispanic Chamber leaders who have been the trailblazers of our 30-year history by demonstrating leadership and tenacity while advocating for our Hispanic business in Central Florida. Throughout the IGNITE luncheon, business leaders are recognized with the “Ignitors of the Year Award” at an elegant luncheon in Steinmetz Hall in the […]

Owning a franchise is one way to become an entrepreneur. A franchisor provides the planning, brand name and promotional support the franchisee needs to get started. Attend this workshop to see if a franchise is right for you. Have you always wanted to be your own boss but didn’t quite know how to get started? […]

Join us on May 10 at the National Entrepreneurship Center for the Orlando Innovation League's quarterly quick pitch, hosted in partnership with Orlando Devs and the NEC. This is a great way to get your name out to a larger audience, network within the community, and pitch your startup to a panel of investors and […]

This workshop is designed to guide you through the steps necessary for starting a business. It covers the different legal business entities, licenses needed, taxes and insurance. We explain what business plans are all about and show you how to collect business information and research. You will learn about capital funding and the lender’s view […]

This talk will help listeners identify the main way to stay organized and productive. The 5 things to notice when it comes to having your optimal energy to stay organized and productive in a hectic world. Speaker Bio: Andrea is a business owner, best-selling author, national speaker, podcast co-host and champion of emotional well-being. She […]

Social media is a top strategy in your marketing tool box, but did you know that it always works synergistically with 3 other critical digital campaigns? What are they? Join us at this workshop to discover 3 marketing tactics every business must do (and most aren’t) with social media to take their marketing to another […]

The Veterans Business Summit, an initiative by the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI), provides the military veteran business community with a platform to educate, empower and support early-stage, veteran-led companies with innovative products and services. The Summit will kick off at 1pm on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the GuideWell Innovation Center in Lake Nona, Orlando, […]

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Grafting at The Grove gives you the opportunity to network and "graft" your ideas, capabilities, solutions, or needs with other innovators. Come hang out with other members of our community from industry, government, and academia to find connections, collaborations, opportunities, and information; and GROW YOUR GROVE.   Why "Grafting @ The Grove"?  Because grafting is the […]

Celebrate 1 year of ELLE Collective supporting and accelerating women's business ownership and strengthening the impact of women on the economy by creating jobs, fueling economic growth, and building strong communities.

In business, capturing the interest of a prospective buyer, investor, supplier, or potential hire must be done quickly. Often, you have only a few seconds to convey a message that will engage the listener and leave them wanting to know more. This workshop will help you create and perfect what is commonly called your "elevator […]

This Social Media talk with local influencers will help you to understand how to sell on social media platforms, and how to create content to grow the number of followers. In addition, we will learn more about the algorithms which is a pain in the neck lol. Format: Panel Discussion Speakers: TBA

Social ads are by far one of the best and fastest ways to grow your business. But most do not know how to best run ads; even worse, many try unsuccessfully and become discouraged about ads altogether. But there are many industry secrets you may not be aware of when it comes to properly and […]