Entrepreneur Fair (General)

The Disney Entrepreneur Center’s 4th Annual Entrepreneur Fair was another great success. Over 400 people attended the educational sessions and the networking reception. In a difficult economy, it is critical that business people connect and engage with each other to create those business relationships and uncover potential opportunities that can help get you through a tough time. On Wednesday, there was a great group of knowledgeable speakers in Joe & Dawn Pici, and Jack Veale who provided some great insights for businesses of any size. The representatives from Regions Bank, BankFirst, Banco Popular, and the SBA provided updates and perspectives on the credit crunch and the stimulus package. It was an afternoon full of new insights, followed by a great opportunity to meet and mingle with business owners from all over Central Florida. The event was also attended by Mayor Richard Crotty and Mayor Buddy Dyer. One of the unique aspects of the Disney Entrepreneur Center is the widespread support by our hometown university, our corporate community, and both Orange County Government and The City of Orlando! With this kind of support, and this kind of content, it is no wonder that 400 people showed up on Wednesday to get connected. If you were there, I hope you connected with new opportunities! If you were not able to attend, you missed a great time and a great business opportunity. Remember to sign up for our newsletter, check out our calendar of events, and get connected with a service provider organization at our center, because small business is a team sport!