All posts by: Keith Bowers

About Keith Bowers

Dance has been my passion for over 20 years. I started dancing at the age of 3, and since I was a teenager I have wanted my own dance studio. I have been a teacher for almost 10 years, and after teaching in several studios, I decided that it was time for me to open […]

The 2012 Big Bend Minority Enterprise (MED) Week Committee is pleased to announce the 20th Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development e (MED) Week Conference. North Florida’s premier conference for minority entrepreneurs and business owners provides an avenue for minority-owned firms to explore opportunities to grow their businesses through attending a series of educational training and […]

Starting a business? Confused about the planning, legal and regulatory steps you should follow? Did you know that home-based businesses are required to hold permits to operate legally in most states? What about incorporation? Many new businesses assume they need to incorporate or become an LLC from the get-go – but the truth is, more […]

SBDC Workshop: Let’s Talk About Certifications Date:   8/29/2012 Time:  5:30 p.m.  to  7:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW:  https://clients.floridasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=100320023 Event Description: LET’S TALK ABOUT CERTIFICATIONS Find out about eligibility, benefits, and certifications for small businesses that limit competition on government contracts.   SBDC Workshop: Woman Owned Small Business – Do You Qualify Date:   8/30/2012 Time:  9:00 a.m  […]

It is an honor to be a part of the celebration of the 2o12 National Small Business Week. Throughout the last twenty-nine years the Small Business Week Committee has convened to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Northwest Florida Region. This time honored tradition provides us an occasion […]

Johnston’s Meat Market is a retail meat market, restaurant, and custom processing and slaughtering plant located in Monticello, Florida. The business has been in continuous operation for 86 years since its doors opened in 1926. Currently, Johnston’s largest market is retail consumers in its physical store, as well as online customers. They have a large […]

Small Business Development Center at Florida A&M University welcomes to the team our new Business Analyst, Christine Urban. Christine’s role with the agency will consist of business consulting,  scheduling workshops and with appointments personalized one-on-one  consulting. Christine brings with her over ten years of experience, specializing in small business start-up/continuation and entrepreneurship. We are excited […]

Congratulations to Mr. Keith Bowers, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center at Florida A&M University for being selected as a finalist for The Leadership Pacesetter. Leadership Pacesetter is an individual blazing a trail for others to follow by engaging in community leadership activities and achieving tangible results as a newcomer to Tallahassee, at […]