Location:
Florida Gulf Coast University- Cohen Student Union Ballroom A
1050 FGCU Blvd. South
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Date & Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9:15am EST to 4:00pm EST
Are you ready to turn your vision into a reality? Join us on the beautiful campus of FGCU, where our 2025 Biz Expo is being presented jointly by the Naples & SWFL SCORE Chapters. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an emerging business leader, this conference is your gateway to discovering the latest trends, networking with community business leaders, and gaining practical insights from successful business professionals and SCORE mentors. At the close of the conference, you'll walk away empowered to take your startup to the next level.
Tailored for first-time entrepreneurs, this series of four 70-minute presentations teaches you the essentials of starting your business with guidance from SCORE mentors and industry experts.
Self-Assessment: Understand your readiness to start a business
Market Research: Learn how to assess the viability of your business idea
Business Plans: Craft a solid business plan
Financial Projections: Create realistic financial forecasts for your startup
Funding Options: Explore ways to secure funding for your venture
Don't miss the chance to be part of a community that’s shaping the future of business! Seats are limited! Register now. This event is not affiliated with, or sponsored by, FGCU.
Caution: This event is geared to start ups only. If you are the owner of an existing business do not register for this event. Instead register for our concurrent event: Simple Steps for Growing Your Business at the following link:
https://www.score.org/naples/event/score-2025-biz-expo-simple-steps-growing-your-business
Why Attend
Learn about the entire process of starting a business
Learn how to write a business plan
Talk to and learn from industry professionals who can help with key issues regarding legal, accounting, marketing, funding & human resources
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business - Event Program
9:15am - 9:40am |
| Registration/Exhibits |
9:40am - 9:50am |
| Introductions |
9:50am - 10:00am |
| Welcome Message |
10:00am - 11:10am |
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Session 1 - Self Assessment |
11:10am - 11:20am |
| Break/Exhibits |
11:20am - 12:30pm |
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Session 2 - Financial Projections |
12:30pm - 1:00pm |
| Lunch at Exhibitor Tables |
1:00pm - 2:10pm |
| Session 3 - Marketing |
2:10pm - 2:20pm |
| Break/Exhibits |
2:20pm - 3:30pm |
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Session 4 - Equipping & Hiring |
3:30pm - 4:00pm |
| Raffles/Exhibits |
View our presenter bios here:
Our Expert Presenters
Learn more about or sponsors here:
Our Generous Sponsors
Click here for a list of our Partners
Directions:
Once on campus, follow SCORE event directional signage to Cohen Student Union. Park at Parking Garage PG1.
Click here for the campus map:
Campus Map
