CFLBizLink

05/28/2026

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Discover the exact system smart businesses use to turn social media attention into real leads — automatically. Join the for the next Winter Park Business Academy on June 16th and start turning your messages into money. A $299 Value - Yours Free thanks to our generous partners of Winter Park - Government Register Today at www.cflbizlink.com/winterpark
National Entrepreneur Center Rey Ortega

05/13/2026

Learning tips and tricks of QuickBooks to make your business run smoother has never been easier.
Join us next Friday in Seminole County for Work Smarter, Not Harder with QuickBooks.
Register now: https://cflbizlink.com/necworkshop/

05/12/2026

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05/04/2026

Thank you Orange County, Florida Government for your continued support for Small Businesses and Small Business Resources.

Today, we kick off National Small Business Week 🎉

Small businesses play a vital role in strengthening our local economy and communities. This week, we'll be focusing on the small businesses in Pine Hills. They're the heart of the corridor, driving innovation, creating jobs, and serving our residents every day.

Join us in celebrating and supporting local businesses this week and beyond!

05/01/2026

Only 4% of the world's business is done in the United States, so why limit your sales opportunities?

We're Celebrating Global Trade Month in May - so join us on Tuesday, May 19th from 6-8pm for a FREE webinar on how to take your business global.

Hosted by Central Florida International Trade Office in partnership with City of Winter Park - Government.

04/30/2026

The applications for both programs are linked to on our Certification Guide, but for in-person help, there is a FREE session the second Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the National Entrepreneur Center, where small business owners can talk to representatives from the county and the city to find out more.

Orange County leaders have received more than 100 applications, many were in the previous program, but some are new.

04/28/2026

The 2025 tax season just ended, so now is the time to make sure you are preparing for 2026!

Join the National Entrepreneur Center, City of Kissimmee Government, African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, and BBIF as we partner together to host Work Smarter, Not Harder - with QuickBooks on Tues, May 19th in Kissimmee.

Attendees should bring their laptop / tablet and work along and ask questions throughout the workshop.

Space is limited for this FREE workshop - https://cflbizlink.com/necworkshop/

04/27/2026

Have you thought about taking your business global?

Join the Central Florida International Trade Office on Thursday, May 7 to connect with companies from Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and the Dominican Republic.

Explore opportunities to import new products, expand your network, and even find buyers for your own.

Don’t miss this chance to grow beyond borders.

Attendance is free. Learn more and register by visiting https://latamcentralflorida.com/

04/21/2026

Are you a business looking to become certified with the City of Orlando in their brand new, Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program?
Join the City of Orlando and Orange County the second Monday of each month at the NEC to learn more about the certification and what it can mean for your business.

This week we launched the Small Business Enterprise program, furthering our city’s commitment to being one of the best cities in the nation for small businesses to grow and thrive.

The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program ensures small and locally owned businesses who provide supplies, construction, professional and general services have an equal opportunity to participate in upcoming city development projects alongside larger, well-known companies.

The program also offers reciprocity with other government agencies, including Orange County, Florida Government. Offering reciprocity streamlines the certification process and allows eligible businesses to use their existing certification to gain access to additional contracting opportunities without needing to complete a separate certification application for each government agency.

We encourage interested businesses to attend the Small Business Enterprise Certification Workshop, hosted on the second Monday of each month at the National Entrepreneur Center, located at 3201 E. Colonial Drive.

To learn more about the program or workshops, or apply to become a certified business, visit orlando.gov/sbe.

04/20/2026

Orange County Businesses - do you want to know more about where Orange County Mayor candidates stand on topics affecting small businesses?

Catch up on the NEC's 4-part NEC-Suites series where Belinda speaks with 5 of the candidates to learn more about their small business support plans.