DATE: December 11, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Vonetta Williams, Office of Economic and Small Business Development
PHONE: 954-357-6400
EMAIL: vrwilliams@broward.org

BROWARD COUNTY, FL – The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development invites all entrepreneurs and small business owners to attend the final free “Business Development Workshop Series” of the year on Saturday, December 13th, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd. in Pembroke Pines.

Highlighting the topic “Doing Business Overseas,” this interactive workshop will focus on international trade prospects with the continent of Africa, Dominican Republic, Macedonia and Peru. Participants will receive tips and insights from subject matter experts (including consulate, trade commission and bi-national chamber representatives) on effective ways to capitalize on export and import opportunities in these featured markets. The event will conclude with a networking session and light refreshments.

The 2014 Business Development workshop series is free and open to the public; Pre-registration is not required. Individuals requiring auxiliary accommodations in order to participate in a workshop should make a request in advance of the scheduled workshop. For more information, contact the Office of Economic and Small Business Development by phone at 954-357-6400, by email econdevinfo@broward.org, or visit Broward.org/EconDev.

About Economic and Small Business Development
The mission of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development is to enhance Broward County's economy and contribute to an improved quality of life for all residents. Areas of focus include value-added job creation, business expansion and retention, small business growth, business development, international trade development, export readiness and entrepreneurial training and development. Services are delivered by the agency and through partnerships with state, local and private sector organizations. The Office of Economic and Small Business Development promotes equal access to Broward County procurement opportunities for small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs, and helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities, and grow their businesses beyond Broward. Call 954-357-6155 for more information or visit Broward.org/EconDev.