Small Business Resource Network

Fort Myers, FL - The Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network (SBRN) will host a networking and information session on Cloud Computing 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 at the New Holiday Inn, Fort Myers Airport at Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive in Fort Myers. SBRN, a statewide organization, is sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University’s Small Business Development Center.

Cloud computing is the new buzz word in the information technology world and refers to the process of delivering applications over the internet through various technologies. There are a number of legal, economic, and technological issues to consider when using cloud services. Advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing and what business owners should know to protect their company data will be discussed.

Darius Joseph, of Microware, Inc., will be the presenter for the session. Joseph is an IT consultant who focuses on technology solutions for small to medium size businesses.

The evening begins with the Resource Network’s monthly “Network After Five” social event where members and guests network and exchange ideas for growing their business.

Cost for SBRN members is $15 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres. Guests and unaffiliated small business owners pay $20 per person.

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FORT MYERS, FL – The Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network (SBRN) hosts a networking and roundtable panel discussion on government resources for small businesses, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Holiday Inn, Fort Myers Airport @ Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers.

Panel members will include government officials from several agencies. Each official will briefly explain the best resources their agency has to offer along with information on potential growth .Guests will have an opportunity to ask questions of panel members. 

Warren Baucom, longtime SBRN board member and Business Assistance Specialist with the Lee County Economic Development Office, will facilitate the session. 

The evening begins with the  Resource Network’s monthly “Network After Five” social event where members and guests network and exchange ideas for growing their business.

Cost for SBRN members is $15 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres. Guests and unaffiliated 

small business owners pay $20 per person. A cash bar is available.

Space is limited and RSVP is required. Register Online Now

A very special thank you to everyone who supported our SBRN Golf Tournament. Our  first year was a sound success thanks to our sponsors, donors, and dedicated members who actively participated.Monies from the golf tournament will support the growth and development of the FGCU SBRN Chapter in their efforts to help small business owners. As well, $250 will be awarded to the Student Entrepreneurship Program at FGCU, during our next meeting on October 20, 2011.

This month's SBRN Soutwest Florida Meeting is all about Clout Computing,  presented by Darius Joseph, of Microware, Inc. Joseph is an IT consultant who focuses on technology solutions for small to medium size businesses.

Cloud computing is the new buzz word in the information technology world and refers to the process of delivering applications over the internet through various technologies. There are a number of legal, economic, and technological issues to consider when using cloud services. Advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing and what business owners should know to protect their company data will be discussed.

The networking event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Fort Myers Airport @ Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers FL 33913. SBRN members’ cost for the event is $15 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres.

Guests and unaffiliated small business owners pay $20 per person. Please join us in the lounge area at 5:30 for hors d'oeuvres and networking - we'll move into a conference room for our presentation at about 6:00.

NOTE: You can now register and pay on line! To RSVP - go to www.sbdcseminars.org. You can pay on line with your credit card – or come to the meeting and pay with check or cash.

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SBRN is an information clearing-house that connects small business owners with government and nonprofit agencies, and the fee-for-service professional expertise they need to achieve their business goals.  It provides the emerging entrepreneur with access to qualified, credentialed professionals.

SBRN can connect you with professionals including accountants; attorneys; bankers and commercial lenders; insurance agents; business consultants (marketing, technology, training and others); and non-profit or government agencies that provide business related service

Thursday, May 19, 2011
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn - Airport
16410 Corporate Commerce Way
Fort Myers, FL 33913
This event is free!  

Reservations are REQUIRED.
Register online at: www.sbdcseminars.org
Or call the SBDC office at (239) 745-3700.
There will be complimentary refreshments, a cash
bar, a drawing for a door prize, and other gift
drawings from multiple consultants at the event.

The Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network addressed blogging in relation to social media marketing at "The Best" series event January, 20 5:30 - 7pm at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at Town Center.

Guest speaker is Birgit Pauli-Haack of Pauli Systems, an expert in the field of Web strategy, Web development and Web 2.0 integration.

Slide Deck Online: 

Small Business Resource Network (SBRN) Round Table Event October 21, 2010 Holiday Inn, Ft. Myers

The event was hosted by members of Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network and through direct support from the Southwest Florida Small Business Development Center.

SBRN members were available at that time to provide business owners with information about the most prevalent topics small business owners need to discuss. Experts in accounting, business consulting, legal, insurance, and banking/lending will be on hand to offer information.

The Small Business Resource Network, or SBRN, is a statewide organization that provides a reliable connection between seasoned professionals who service the small business arena and the small business owner. For more information on the resource network, visit www.sbrn.org.

For more information contact Lorna Kibbey, SBRN coordinator at (239)745-3700.

Florida Gulf Coast University's Small Business Development Center sponsors the local Southwest Florida SBRN Chapter.

Organized by: Amanda Stirn, Stirn and Associates, LLC

Sponsored by: Small Business Development Center Stirn and Associates Alliance Financial Group MicroWare, Inc. Grasmeier Business Services, LLC Michael Willis, CPA Pauli Systems Ball, Shanaman, & Tenorio MCM International Human Resources, LLC Great Florida Insurance Florida Gulf Coast University

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Contact: bph@paulisystems.net for high-res copies.