Featured Partner: NFIL
After an underwhelming NBA Finals series, at least for non-Boston fans, all Floridian NHL fan eyes are on Florida Panthers tonight. They had it in the bag with 3 game wins, yet came up with 3 losses to Edmonton Oilers. Here are some predictions for Game 7 (ESPN). Good news for educators, parents and those who have young learners in their family. Additional budget has been allocated to support early learning programs in Florida. Plus, Verizon’s Small Business Grant worth $10,000 is due soon!
Quick Summary
For today’s motivational edition:
Entrepreneur Support: RJ Singleton hosts The Creat.ors Summit
Education: Bright Spots for Young Learners in Florida’s Budget
Funding: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program
Featured Partner: NFIL | Innovation + Commercialization
Networking + Business Events
ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT
CREAT.ORS SUMMIT
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RJ Singleton ensures Tallahassee artists are seen and heard through his nonprofit, Creat.ors Multimedia Group Inc. | Tal Dem
RJ will host two packed days of The Creat.ors Summit: A Marketing Clinic for Entrepreneurs on June 27th and 28th | Ticket price range: $0 to $200 Tickets Learn More
The summit aims to educate participants on improving their marketing, identifying their brand, and strengthening community collaboration.
Over the years, RJ has developed a sincere passion for creativity and collaboration. His nonprofit organization is dedicated to creating content, increasing engagement in an artist promoting their work, and educating artists through gatherings that build experiences shared throughout the Tallahassee community.
Venue of the summit is at The Social Vegan
EDUCATION
EARLY LEARNING
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Bright spots for young learners and families in Florida’s budget. More early learning bills were filed in this year’s legislative session. | Tal Dem
Additional $200 million allocated to raise rates paid to early learning centers and family childcare homes serving children in the School Readiness program. This increase supports working families with subsidized childcare. The new rates, raised for the first time in two years, mean greater buying power for families and better pay for educators.
$23 million in general revenue allocated to create the School Readiness Plus program outlined in HB 1267
This year’s budget also includes a 3% increase in the base student allocation for VPK, the state’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Education Program, and $17 million for T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships that allow educators in early learning classrooms to further their education and training. The early learning budget will be $1.7 billion, about $120 million more than last year’s total.
FUNDING
VERIZON PROGRAM
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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program | LI
Small business owners can still apply for $10,000 grants available through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program. | Learn More
Applicants may apply for one business only and must be over the age of 18.
To apply, complete two grant-eligible courses or events before June 28th to unlock the application, then submit the application by June 28th.
FEATURED PARTNER
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NFIL | Innovation + Commercialization
“This incubator is designed to accelerate innovation and commercialization, offering essential resources and support to early stage scientific ventures by fostering a collaborative environment.”
- OEV Director, Keith Bowers
📋 Now accepting group tours. Schedule a time here.
EVENTS
NETWORKING + BUSINESS
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June 25th, Tues. 10 AM to 11 AM EDT via Zoom: Selecting the Right KPI’s for Your Organization by Julia Holly | Register
June 26th, Wed. 11:30 AM to 1 PM EDT at 1729 W Paul Dirac Dr: SBIR + STTR Lunch & Learn by Innovation Park & North Florida Innovation Labs | Free Reserve a Spot
Featured Event: June 26th, Wed. 6 PM to 8 PM EDT at Jim Moran Building Program Room: June Mentor Night by FSU | Reserve a Spot
June 26th, Wed. 5:30 PM to 7 PM EDT at Foundation Meeting Room 625 E. Tennessee St.: Optimizing Business Processes: Promoting Efficiency & Saving by Capital City Chamber | Learn More
June 27th, Thurs. 5:30 PM to 7 PM EDT at Domi Station: Business Registration and Filings 101 by Capital City Chamber | Register
June 27th to 28th, Thurs. To Fri. at The Social Vegan: The Creat.ors Summit: A Marketing Clinic for Entrepreneurs | Ticket price range: $0 to $200 Tickets Learn More
Day 1: 4 PM to 7 PM EDT - Marketing Clinic
Day 2: 6 PM to 9 PM EDT - Nighttime Market
July 17th, Wed. 5:30 PM to 7 PM EDT at 1020 Lafayette St. Suite 117 Tallahassee: Minimizing Business Risks and Threats by Capital City Chamber | Learn More
EPISODE 45
Join us this Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube sponsored by JH Creative channels. We will talk about “Innovation Park”. Got questions? Join us live!
- Julia & Ali ([email protected])
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