❇️ FL Small Business Day | CityClips #344

Featured: Finale Events

Supporting Families and Small Businesses. Mark your calendars for the upcoming Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol! This is a great opportunity to network and learn from local business owners. ICYDK, as taxpayers, you can contribute to charitable organizations and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Florida taxes – keep reading to find out more. Also, we have Finale Events as our featured Tallahassee business for March. ✨

Quick Summary

For the 344th issue, here’s what’s up:

• Entrepreneur Support: FL Small Business Day at the Capitol

• FL Gives: Strong Families Tax Credit Program

• Featured: Finale Events USA | About

• Networking + Business Events

ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT

FL SMALL BIZ DAY

Image Source: Florida SBDC

🏦 The Florida SBDC Network is organizing the Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol event. | Florida SBDC

• The event will showcase a network of small business clients, stakeholders, and community partners. It aims to highlight the vital role small businesses play in Florida’s economy and provide an opportunity for business owners to share their insights and experiences while featuring products and services to the legislative officials.

• The Florida SBDC Network will offer tours of its mobile assistance center, which is deployed following disasters to provide on-site assistance to business owners.

• The event will take place on March 26th at the Florida State Capitol. 🤝

• Watch the highlights of the 2024 Small Business Day at the Capitol here.

FL GIVES

TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Image Source: Safe Families Tax Credit

🧾 Tax credit allocation via the Strong Families Tax Credit Program. | Tallahassee Chamber

• The Strong Families Tax Credit Program was launched in 2021 to assist qualifying charitable organizations dedicated to enhancing child welfare and well-being. 🥰

• Through this program, taxpayers have the opportunity to donate money to a specified charitable organization and earn a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against the following Florida taxes:

  • corporate income tax

  • excise tax on liquor, wine, and malt beverages

  • gas and oil production tax

  • insurance premium tax

  • use tax due under a direct pay permit

• The Florida Department of Children and Families designates the charitable organizations eligible to receive support under the program.

• Taxpayers who wish to participate must apply to the Department of Revenue for an allocation of tax credit. 📝 | Learn More

FEATURED

Image Source: Finale Events USA

Finale Events | About

• 🎤 Finale Events USA is a Corporate and Meeting event planning company. They specialize in Hybrid and Digital Event consultation, as well as in Speech and Presentation coaching.

• Owned by Thomas Puketza, who helps professionals and organizations create memorable talks and outstanding events.

• Tom is the organizer of TEDxGainesville. They are beginning preparation for the 2025 event with a projected date in late Spring. They are currently accepting applications from potential presenters. | Learn More

  
  

Reach out to Thomas Puketza:

📧 Email: tom@finaleevents.com

📱 Phone: 352-448-8538

☑️ Book a Free Consultation: Calendly

👀 Watch Tom’s TEDx Talk

EVENTS

NETWORKING + BUSINESS

Image Source: IGNITE Tallahassee

Tuesday, Mar. 4

• Annual Spring Membership Event by Capital City Chamber | Tuesday, Mar. 4 | 5:30 PM | Parkview at Cascades | Register

• 17th Annual Trailblazer Luncheon by The Oasis Center for Women & Girls | Tuesday, Mar. 4 | 11:30 AM | UCC Ballroom at FSU | Tickets Learn More

Thursday, Mar. 6

• Happy Hour Celebrating The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend by Hearth & Soul | Thursday, Mar. 6 | 5:30 PM | 1410 Market Street #D1 | Free Reserve a Spot

• NAT20 Event at The Monroe | Thursday, Mar. 6 | 5:30 PM | The Monroe Outdoor Patio, 1327 S Monroe St. Suite 5 | Free Learn More

Wednesday, Mar. 12

• Featured Event: Patent Inventorship and Copyright Authorship by IGNITE Tallahassee | Wednesday, Mar. 12 | 1:30 PM | Innovation Park | Register

Friday, Mar. 21

• 2025 Women Who Mean Business Awards & Business Expo by Tallahassee Woman Magazine | Friday, Mar. 21 | 11:30 AM | Tallahassee State College, 444 Appleyard Dr. | From $45 Tickets

Wednesday, Apr. 2

• 2025 Business of Healthcare Summit by FSU | Wednesday, Apr. 2 | Augustus Turnbull Conference Center | $100 for Virtual Attendance, $150 for Early Bird Tickets until Feb. 28, $200 for Regular Tickets until Mar. 26 | Register Learn More

Wednesday, Apr. 16

• SBIR+STTR Series: Budget Management & Reporting Essentials by IGNITE Tallahassee | Wednesday, Apr. 16 | 10:30 AM | Innovation Park | Register

EPISODE 72

Get ready for an exciting session this Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, powered by JH Creative channels. We’ll be talking about “North Florida Businesses Based in Tallahassee (Part 1),” and you won’t want to miss it. Got questions? Join us live!

- Team CityClips (editors@cityclips.net)

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