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Stay Out of Trouble: a Panel Discussion for Small Businesses & Non-Profits

Small Business Advocate of the Year Daniel James Scott is the featured speaker in a panel discussion for small businesses and no-profits. Registration is now open on www.LocalShops1.com/event/trouble.

When: 6-9 pm April 18
Where: CoWork, N. Armenia Ave., Suite 2, Tampa
Register: LocalShops1.com
http://www.localshops1.com/events/event_details.asp?id=305468&group=


LocalShops1 and Above Promotions on April 18 will present keynote speaker Daniel James Scott, entrepreneur, professor and founder of the business incubator Gazelle Lab. He will draw on his experiences to illustrate examples of how those issues affect both established and new businesses.

The event, April 18 at CoWork in Tampa, also features four other leaders of Tampa Bay's business community in a panel discussion on the legal, employee, banking and regulatory issues facing small businesses.

Appetizers will be provided, courtesy of Enchanted Dining in Tampa.

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All community members are invited to attend, with an advance registration fee of $15 (or $25 at the door). LocalShops1 Business, Artist and Non-Profit Members may register in advance to receive the discounted price of $10. Tickets can be purchased online at LocalShops1.com/event/Trouble.

CoWork is at N. Armenia Ave., Suite 2, Tampa.


Meet the Business Boosters:

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Legal matters: Suzi Marteny, Englander and Fischer
Human resources: Joe Butler, Higher Standard Management Group
Building regulation: Rob Bell, Bell Contracting & Design
Commercial Banking: Max Oligario, JP Morgan Chase

Keynote speaker: Daniel James Scott, founder of Gazelle Lab and Associate Director of USF-St. Petersburg's  Sustainable Entrepreneurship & Innovation Alliance, is one of Tampa Bay's most influential people in business, technology and entrepreneurship. He has been called an "economic impact player" by Florida Trend magazine, and has a key role in several of the area's most successful enterprises. Among his numerous awards: 100 Most Influential Business Leaders (Tampa Bay CEO magazine), Best Idea Incubator (Creative Loafing) and Collaboration Award Finalist (Tampa Bay Technology Forum).

Moderator: Ebony Grimsley, Above Promotions

 

 

 
About Us:

LocalShops1 is a grassroots coalition of hundreds of businesses, artists and community organizations, and thousands of energized shoppers dedicated to supporting locally-owned businesses. As the region’s most active voice for small business, it has made a name for itself through exciting events; advocacy of the buy-local movement; and uniting businesses, merchant associations, and community organizations from all across Tampa Bay.  Contact Ester Venouziou, President of LocalShops1, at ester@localshops1.com for more information.

 

Above Promotions is a full service publicity, marketing and promotions company, founded with the purpose to serve an array of clients that are looking to expand their presence in the marketplace.  Since its inception, Above Promotions has serviced National Organizations, Entertainment Executives, NFL Players/Staff, WBA athletes, businesses, writers and a host of others. Invited to speak on industry topics, marketing strategies and professional journalism, the firm has educated those in the business and entertainment communities, locally and across the globe.

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