We are excited to collaborate on this great opportunity for our local business community!

Florida SBDC at USF
Join us for an engaging, in-person seminar, in collaboration with Hardee County on May 6, 2026 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Agriculture Training Center, 515 Civic Center Dr, Wauchula, FL 33873, designed to help small business owners strengthen their marketing foundation and leverage today’s most powerful tools.

This seminar will walk you through the key components of building an effective, results-driven marketing strategy — without overwhelming your time or budget. You’ll learn why a clear marketing plan is essential for growth and how artificial intelligence can simplify the process, from brainstorming ideas to developing a practical 90-day marketing plan.
Register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-essentials-and-ai-tools-for-small-business-5a1eVODqClZ/cart-v2

During this interactive session, our certified instructors will guide you through the following topics:

• Knowing Your Audience

• Clarifying Your Brand & Message

• Goal Setting, Budgets & Strategies

• Building an Online Presence + Content & Social Media Strategy

Discover how AI can help you stay consistent and relevant where your customers are. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical marketing insights and discover how AI can help you market smarter, not harder.

Instructors: Scott Carpenter, Stacey Dadd, and Stephanie Ordoñez

Lunch will be provided.

Sponsored by the Business Champions Circle.