Events: by Category “Speaker/Lecture/Seminar”

  • Navigating Industry Landscapes: A Deep Dive into Business Databases

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Business databases can seem overwhelming at first, but they’re one of the best ways to get a clear picture of your industry. This session will show you how to search effectively and pull out the details that really matter for your field or idea. You’ll leave knowing where to look and what to look for.

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  • Got Credit? Swipe for Your Future Webinar

    Virtual

    Building strong credit is one of the most important steps you can take toward achieving your financial goals. Join us for Got Credit? Swipe for Your Future Webinar, a free virtual workshop designed to help you take charge of your financial future. Discover how to strengthen your credit profile, navigate key concepts like APR and interest rates, and understand how …

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  • Mathematical Biology Seminar by Dr. George Zaragoza, UCF

    MSB 318: Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 318

    Mathematical Biology Seminar Dr. George Zaragoza (UCF Biology) will speak on "Applications of Point Process and Integrated Step-Selection Models in Wildlife Ecology" at this week's seminar. Abstract: The field of wildlife ecology increasingly uses spatial modeling tools to understand how species respond to environmental change and navigate heterogeneous landscapes. Here, we demonstrate applications of two approaches: integrated nested Laplacian approximation …

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  • Irish America 250: The Revolutionary Lives and Legacies of the Irish in America

    Morgridge International Reading Center: MIRC

    What happens when centuries of Irish history, migration, identity, and political engagement meet the American story? From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the present day, the connections between Ireland and the United States run far deeper than ancestry alone. The Irish heritage is part of the American democracy and culture, shaped by people, ideas, struggles, leadership, and enduring …

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  • Business Model Canvas: Introduction to Key Partners, Activities, and Resources

    Virtual

    Startups require investments of time, talent, and treasure. What resources will you need? What tasks needs to be done? Who will do each task? Join us for our interactive workshop and learn what (and who!) it takes to realize your vision! 

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  • Marketing Basics

    Virtual

    A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing – Product, Place, Promotion, and Price – as well as three new “P’s” …

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  • Protecting Ideas: Patents & Trademarks for Your Startup

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Great ideas deserve protection. This workshop, led by our PTRC librarian, will walk you through the basics of patents and trademarks -- what they are, why they matter, and how to research them. It’s a practical starting point for any student who wants to safeguard their innovation.

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  • SBA Workshop: Federal Small Business Certifications Managed by SBA

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    In-person Event: This presentation provides an understanding of the various certifications impacted by SBA; will discuss eligibility criteria and the application process. To aid your business to make effective connections with the government your business should obtain the proper certifications, if able to do so. SBA small business certifications document a special capability or status that will help your small business …

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  • Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting & Symposium (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: TCH 351

    Held at UCF each October since 2022 in partnership with the UCF Department of History, the Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium brings together historians, students, and independent scholars to share research on Florida history. Featuring competitively selected academic papers, panel discussions, and the annual Shofner Lecture as the keynote, this conference provides a forum for scholarly exchange and …

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  • Teams Meeting Essentials

    Virtual

    Hosted by UCF IT Technology Innovation Hub New to Microsoft Teams? Join us for an introductory session on how to confidently participate and organize Teams meetings. This session is open to Faculty, Staff, and Students.  This session will discuss: Scheduling a meeting Types of meetings available Securing your meetings Navigating Teams meeting controls Hosting Teams meetings with users outside UCF

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  • Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting & Symposium (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: TCH 351

    Held at UCF each October since 2022 in partnership with the UCF Department of History, the Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium brings together historians, students, and independent scholars to share research on Florida history. Featuring competitively selected academic papers, panel discussions, and the annual Shofner Lecture as the keynote, this conference provides a forum for scholarly exchange and …

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  • How to Start Your Business

    Virtual

    If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …

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  • Business Plan Writing Made Easier

    Virtual

    Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. Please note: Certain device’s Operating Systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, …

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  • Business Plan Writing Made Easier

    Virtual

    Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth. Please note: Certain device’s Operating Systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, …

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  • SBA Workshop: SBA Resources for Veterans

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    In-person Event: Celebrating SBA’s National Veteran Small Business Week, this workshop addresses the role of the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development in maximizing the availability, applicability, and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD is SBA’s liaison with the military veteran’s business community; provides policy analysis and reporting; and …

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  • How to Start Your Business

    Virtual

    If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This three-hour webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …

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  • SBA Workshop: Federal Surplus Property Program for 8(a) and Veteran-Owned Firms

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    In-person Event: This webinar will explain the SBA federal surplus property programs currently available to 8(a) firms and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The workshop will address the regulatory guidance applicable to both programs, eligibility criteria, and the role of the SBA district office monitoring these programs if you receive a property transfer. The Florida State Agency for Surplus Program (SASP) will …

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  • Marketing Basics

    Virtual

    A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing – Product, Place, Promotion, and Price – as well as three new “P’s” …

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