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Miami Lakes EDC discusses Small Business Boot Camp logistics, budget and promotions
Summary
Members of the Miami Lakes EDC subcommittee reviewed final plans for the Small Business Boot Camp set for Sept. 26, confirming the schedule, sponsors and promotional steps while flagging outstanding budget items, swag vendor details and social-media access for the event.
The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee (EDC) subcommittee on Thursday reviewed final logistics, sponsorships and promotion plans for its Small Business Boot Camp, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26, with registration at 9 a.m., a 9:45 a.m. welcome and the first presenter at 10 a.m.
Committee members said the event will use the Town Center chambers and discussed breakfast, swag, vendor payments and an advertising budget. The subcommittee confirmed two added sponsors — BNI Miami Lakes and the Miami Lakes Chamber — and said an additional $2,400 in marketing funds is currently available while some line-item allocations still need a formal motion.
Why it matters: The boot camp is the EDC’s primary fall outreach to small businesses in Miami Lakes and will include practical sessions on starting a business, marketing and legal basics. Committee members said clear sponsor and ad-spend decisions are required so staff and contractors can finalize vendors and promotional materials before the event date.
The meeting covered these key choices and unresolved items. An attendee, Kimberly Trellis, suggested a separate “Miami Lakes small-business bingo” to increase local shop visitation and…
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