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Entrepreneurial Academy Class I Graduation Reception

OCALA– The Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce will recognize 32 graduates of the inaugural Entrepreneurial Academy Class I at a graduation reception at On Top of the World’s Candler Center on May 17th.

Last updated: 2009/02/27 | Published by:

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Contact Jaye Baillie at (352) 629-8051 ext 223 or (352) 207-2392
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Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
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OCALA– The Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce will recognize 32 graduates of the inaugural Entrepreneurial Academy Class I at a graduation reception at On Top of the World’s Candler Center on May 17th. 
 
The Academy, aimed at aspiring business owners, provides practical instruction on marketing, budgeting, creating business plans and handling legal aspects of running a business and becoming bankable.  The 10-week Entrepreneurial Academy sessions are from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday’s at the Chamber of Commerce Building.  Each session is taught by prominent, local business owners and Chamber members who offer real life lessons and instructions pertinent to creating a profitable business.  The program, made possible by the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and a Workforce Florida grant, has earned a reputation statewide as being the best cultivator of entrepreneurs.  Entrepreneurial Academy Class I student commented, “Excellent content and insight, the Academy is making my vision a reality!”
 
The Chamber would like to thank Dean Dr. Phil Geist of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Crispers, and the volunteer instructors of the Academy: 
  • Alvina Miller, VP Business Assistance, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce & Contractor for State Workforce Grant
  • Dr. Phil Geist, Area Director, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) & Dean of the Entrepreneurial Academy
  • J.V. Crum, III Millionaire Entrepreneur Speaker and Coach
  • Nancy Ihasz, Mary K Thomas Employment Services
  • Mike Cooper, Owner/Attorney, Micheal J. Cooper P.A
  • Pete Tech, President, Economic Development Corporation
  • Craig Curry, Executive Vice President, Brown & Brown Inc.
  • Bob Taylor, President, Combined Insurance Services, Inc
  • Joel Eckman, Owner, Globalsites.net
  • Tandra Rabold, Sr. Creative Director, Tomes Rabold Advertising & Design, Inc.
  • Melissa Palmer, VP Sales & Marketing, Tomes Rabold Advertising & Design, Inc.
  • Andre Marks, Sales Development Manager, Star-Banner
  • Jane Anderson, VP General Sales Manager, Clear Channel
  • Rosey Moreno-Jones, Community Relations, Cox Communications



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