33rd Annual Small Business Week Celebration

Event description

Help us to honor North Florida’s Small Business Leaders, Champions and Top Lenders at the 33rd Annual Small Business Week Celebration!

Join us on Friday, May 9th at UNF and network with over 300 North Florida’s small business leaders, lenders and supporters as the U.S. Small Business Administration presents the Small Business Week Awards and Top Lender Awards! In recognition of the small business community’s contribution to the economy and society, the U.S. SBA, in conjunction with the FSBDC at UNF, will host this special event to honor and present awards to local entrepreneurs and those who support and advocate for small businesses.

Agenda:

9:45am | Morning Workshop with Keynote - "Your Story, Your Revenue: Turning Authenticity into Income" (Requires "Workshop & Luncheon Ticket")

11am | Awards Luncheon Registration & Networking

11:30am-1:30pm | Small Business Week Awards Luncheon

About the Keynote: Charlynda Scales

Founder of Mutt’s Sauce LLC and OH Taste LLC, TEDx speaker and Air Force Reservist

Every entrepreneur has a story, and that story can be a powerful tool for building trust, driving engagement, and generating revenue. In this workshop, Charlynda Scales will teach participants how to craft and share their unique stories in a way that resonates with their audience, builds brand loyalty, and translates into sales. Using her journey with Mutt’s Sauce and her brand’s authentic storytelling as a case study, Charlynda will provide actionable steps to help entrepreneurs monetize their stories effectively.