Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Workforce Updates
Google Expands Program to Help Train Formerly Incarcerated
June 27, 2022
Last April, Google launched Grow with Google Career Readiness for Reentry, a program created in partnership with nonprofits to offer job readiness and digital skills training for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Leadership Training
Admitting What You Don’t Know is Key to Effective Leadership
June 27, 2022
Leaders are imagined to always be in control and ready with the right answer. A strong leader is portrayed as an unflappable expert in practically everything. When a person becomes a leader, they shoulder that burden. Leaders may begin to believe having authority also means being infallible.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Trademark Basics Bootcamp
June 27, 2022
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be conducting a Trademark Basics Boot Camp Series at 2 p.m. July 5 as part of a five-part series.
Economic Scene
Big Skills for Leading Small: Building Great Teams
June 27, 2022
It’s no secret small business owners are facing new challenges. The current labor market has put employees in a position of power and, for the first time in decades, the pool of eligible employees is declining.
Entrepreneur Resources
Entrepreneur Mindset Program for High School Students
June 27, 2022
An entrepreneurial mindset can see opportunities where others see none. The Entrepreneur Mindset Program utilizes an experiential, problem-based methodology that encourages students to apply what they learn in real-world circumstances, enabling them to develop entrepreneurial attitudes, behaviors and skills.
Export Resources
Export-Import Bank Support for Underserved Exporters
June 27, 2022
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) offers a variety of financing programs to increase competitiveness and improve liquidity for all American exporters, no matter the size. However, did you know that more than 10 million businesses across the country are minority- or women-owned?
Grants & Funding
Fearless Strivers Grant Contest Available for Black Women-Owned Small Businesses
June 20, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Black women-owned businesses are vital to the economy, yet receive less than 1% of venture capital funding.
Industry News & Updates
Key Manufacturing Goals Identified in Florida Trade & Logistics 2030 Study
June 20, 2022
The Florida Chamber Foundation, in partnership with FloridaMakes, has released its blueprint for making Florida a top 10 global economy by 2030.
Workforce Updates
30 Job Boards That Could Help You Hire the Most Qualified Candidates
June 20, 2022
In this HubSpot article, author Clifford Chi presents key features associated with 30 job board platforms to help you with your talent recruitment needs.
Workforce Updates
5 Ways to Boost Employee Productivity in the Summer Months
June 20, 2022
With summer here and the world opening up again, employers may find it more difficult to keep employees motivated at work.
