April 29, 2014

Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed

3 Year AnniversaryUpdate

State Designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.]

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Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed

Prosperity 2021

• City’s Economic Development Plan– Comprehensive - Programs & Projects– Emphasis on Partnerships

• Shifting and Expanding the Focus– Maintain Neighborhoods– Help Existing Businesses Grow– Attracting Investment

• Residents• Businesses• Visitors

May, 2011Our Journey begins…

May, 2014Our Journey continues…

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May, 2014Our Journey continues…

Our Partners

Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed

BAC & FSBDC PartnershipConsulting Programs City Services Training

Loan Guarantee City Licensing & Permitting

Emerging Businesses

Business Connect

Notary & Finger Printing

Business Management

Shop Local City Vendor Registration

Marketing & Sales Growth

BAC Expo FinanceCommunity Outreach

Luncheons

Franklin Covey

Traditional FSBDCConsulting Resources Special Services Training

Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed

Creating an Environment for Prosperity

Business

Connect

Community Outre

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Minority Outreach Home Based Business Expo Loan

Guarantee

Women In

BusinessShop Local

CEO Exchange

Government

ProcurementSmall Business

Institute Growth Acceleration Export MarketingPlanning

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Financial Business Operations

Entrepreneurs

Marketing

Sales

Individualized Consultin

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New Existing

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BAC Customer Impact

Return on Tax Dollar Invested

FSBDC Customer Survey

Rating

Rank

Overall, how satisfied were you with the consulting and/or training you received from your local SBDC? 91.70% 2

Would you recommend the SBDC to another business owner? 95.80% 1

Overall, was the service you received beneficial? 95.80% 1

How would you rate the knowledge and expertise of your SBDC consultant or trainer? 97.90% 1

How would you describe your overall working relationship with your SBDC consultant? 95.90% 1

Expo 2014

Tentative TopicsOrlando Magic The Difference You Make

Disney Vacations Developing a Culture of Innovation

Coastal Cloud How Technology is Changing Consumer and Business Buying Behavior

Franklin Covey Closing the Execution Gap

Salamander Hotels & Resorts The Customer Experience

2014 & BeyondUnderstanding the Landscape

• Technology Advances in all Industries

• Evolution of Global Markets

• Education Systems and Job Preparedness

“Thinking in the Cloud”

• Exploring Partnerships with Flagler County Schools and Future Business Leaders of America Program

• Explore Opportunities to Assist Disadvantaged and those needing a 2nd chance

• Business Accelerator Services

Our Approach

• Evaluate opportunities to expand our training and Consulting Services.

• Invest time into innovative approaches to help build an entrepreneurial environment.

Questions and Comments?

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