Helping Businesses Grow Succeed Hosted By 3 Year

Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed Hosted By 3 Year Anniversary Update April 29, 2014 State Designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288. 001, Fla. Stat. ]

Prosperity 2021 • City’s Economic Development Plan – Comprehensive - Programs & Projects – Emphasis on Partnerships • Shifting and Expanding the Focus – Maintain Neighborhoods – Help Existing Businesses Grow – Attracting Investment • Residents • Businesses • Visitors Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed

May, 2011 Our Journey begins…

May, 2014 Our Journey continues… “The Power of 2”! Hosted By

May, 2014 Our Journey continues… Our Partners

Traditional FSBDC Resources Special Services Consulting Training BAC & FSBDC Partnership Programs City Services Training Loan Guarantee City Licensing & Emerging Permitting Businesses Business Connect Notary & Finger Business Printing Management Shop Local City Vendor Marketing & Sales Registration Growth BAC Expo Finance Community Franklin Covey Outreach Luncheons Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed

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BAC Customer Impact

Return on Tax Dollar Invested

FSBDC Customer Survey Rating Rank Overall, how satisfied were you with the consulting and/or training you received from your local SBDC? 91. 70% 2 Would you recommend the SBDC to another business owner? 95. 80% 1 Overall, was the service you received beneficial? 95. 80% 1 How would you rate the knowledge and expertise of your SBDC consultant or trainer? 97. 90% 1 How would you describe your overall working relationship with your SBDC consultant? 95. 90% 1

Expo 2014 Tentative Topics Orlando Magic The Difference You Make Disney Vacations Developing a Culture of Innovation Coastal Cloud How Technology is Changing Consumer and Business Buying Behavior Franklin Covey Closing the Execution Gap Salamander Hotels & Resorts The Customer Experience

2014 & Beyond Understanding the Landscape • Technology Advances in all Industries • Evolution of Global Markets • Education Systems and Job Preparedness

“Thinking in the Cloud” • Exploring Partnerships with Flagler County Schools and Future Business Leaders of America Program • Explore Opportunities to Assist Disadvantaged and those needing a 2 nd chance • Business Accelerator Services

Our Approach • Evaluate opportunities to expand our training and Consulting Services. • Invest time into innovative approaches to help build an entrepreneurial environment.

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