December Kauffman FastTrac® Programs for Entrepreneurs Scheduled
The OESBD is again offering two entrepreneur development courses for interested individuals. Listening to Your Business aims to assist existing business owners with strategic planning while The Intentional Entrepreneur helps aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the road to business ownership. Both programs are free. More... 

Nominate Your Firm for an Emerald Award from NatureScape Broward 
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 NatureScape Emerald Awards which recognizes businesses, schools and other groups that demonstrate extraordinary efforts at promoting or implementing environmentally friendly programs and principles. Apply now; applications are due by December 31. Winners will be selected in February and recognized in March. More...     

• South Florida SBA District Office Now Accepting Nominations for 2014 Small Business Week Awards
• New Broward County Mayor Declares "Broward Means Business" 
• OESBD Announces New 2014 Business Development Workshop Series
• Vice Mayor Sharief Announces Small Business Assistance Program
• SBA Offers New Online Security Course to Small Businesses
• SBA Lending Activity in FY 2013 Reflects Continuing Help to Small Business Growth and Job Creation
• SEC Issues Proposal on Crowdfunding for Businesses under the JOBS Act
• U.S. DOT Releases FY 2014 Procurement Forecast   

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