Celebrating Florida’s Black Heritage

February is Black History Month, when the nation remembers and celebrates the contributions of its African-American citizens. Blacks have been part of the Sunshine State since the peninsula was a swampy, mosquito-infested outpost of the Spanish Crown. 

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4 Critical Traits of an Entrepreneur

You may be a risk-taker, goal-oriented, and ambitious but only these four traits will help take you to the next level.

“Hello, my name is Glen and I represent Mason Shoe Company.” That was 37 years ago and I was twelve. I found an ad for shoe salesmen, completed the application and attached a letter written in pencil. In the letter I asked if I was old enough, but I don’t think they ever read it although they did send training materials, catalogs and order forms.  READ MORE

Growth Acceleration Program (GAP) A No-Cost Professional Consulting Program for Growing Businesses in Florida’s Big Bend

The Growth Acceleration Program (GAP) is designed to deliver substantive professional business consulting to qualified small and medium-sized businesses in the Tallahassee area, as well as, Franklin, Gadsden, Liberty, Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties.  READ MORE