Sunday, January 04, 2009

Business Development Breakfast


Do you want to start or expand a business in the Glades then we have a new way to meet new clients and market your business.

Beginning on March 4, 2009 the EDGE will be holding Business Development Breakfast on Wednesday mornings from 7:15-8:30 through out 2009, at various restaurants in Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee. You can check our calendar for the locations.

The agendas will include a variety of educational topic guest speakers, an introductions contest, and product and services exhibits.

The price for breakfast and this opportunity is $15.00 and includes your tip.

DO you want to showcase your business? Visit the website for details on how you can become one of our guest speakers or showcase your business.  You must register 6 weeks before showtime.  So call 561-993-3343 ext 102 or email edgemgr@gmail.com 



Business Loan Fund Partners with Incubators

The Business Loan Fund of the Palm Beaches has partnered with the Palm Beach County Business Incubator programs to assist in providing funding for expanded business education programs.

The four incubation organizations consists of the EDGE Center, Inc in Belle Glade, The TED Center in Delray, The BEDR in Rivera, and BRIC in North Lake.

The programs will offer coordinated training programs for startup and expanding business owners in areas of business planning marketing and financing.
The plan is to leverage the abilities of the Loan Fund with the Incubators expertise to obtain more grant funding for the programs so that more secure businesses and jobs will be created.

The initial training program will begin in Riviera where BEDR and the BRIC staff members will provide the talent for this program . The program is being particially funded by a grant from the Quantum Grant Fund and Palm Beach County Economic Development Office.

The program is offered in areas of economic concern to skilled and motivated individuals who think they want to start or expand a business. The times, dates and curriculum will be announced soon. Be sure to signup for notification.

Now is the time to start or expand your business and the Palm Beach County Incubators can help make those dreams become reality. Learn how partnering with a community incubator can extend the life of your business by visiting us at 241 W Ave A Belle Glade call (561)993-3343 for an appointment.