Empowering Black Entrepreneurs: FPL BePowerFL Hosts Educational Event on Contracts, Financing, and Growth
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) BePowerFL Black-Owned Businesses Educational Programming is set to host “Empowering Black-Owned Businesses: Strategies for Contracts, Financing, and Growth” on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Echelon Executive Suites in West Palm Beach, FL. This in-person event will provide invaluable insights for Black entrepreneurs looking to secure contracts, access capital, and implement modern business strategies.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Pre-Event Networking), 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Main Event)
- Location: Echelon Executive Suites, 1710 E Tiffany Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
- Registration: Eventbrite
Featured Speakers & Panelists:
- Master of Ceremonies: Joseph Sanches, Immediate Past President, Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
- Moderator: Jessica Garrett Modkins, Founder, Hip Rock Star Advertising
- Featured Speaker: Reamonn Soto, Founder and CEO, Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc.
- Panelists: Experts from Florida Power & Light, Zeus Consulting Services, Stellar Marketing & Business Solutions, Valley Bank, PBC Black Business Investment Corporation, and more.
Key Discussion Topics:
- Pathways to Contracts and Partnerships with FPL
- Understanding FPL’s contracting process and compliance requirements
- Strategies for securing long-term corporate partnerships
- Leveraging resources like FPL’s 35 Mules startup accelerator
- Effective Strategies for Securing Capital and Bank Financing
- Navigating bank financing and alternative funding sources
- Financial tools to position businesses for growth
- Overcoming common financial barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs
- Marketing and AI Strategies for Black-Owned Businesses
- Digital marketing and social media engagement
- AI-powered business solutions for customer engagement and operational efficiency
- Best practices for brand building and innovation
Interactive Q&A & Local Resources Networking
The event will conclude with an engaging Q&A session and Local Resources Speed Dating and Networking, where business owners can connect with representatives from financial institutions, local government agencies, and business development organizations to explore funding and partnership opportunities.
Why Attend?
This event is a must-attend for Black entrepreneurs and business professionals seeking actionable strategies for securing contracts, accessing financing, and leveraging technology for sustainable growth. Attendees will gain firsthand knowledge from industry experts, make valuable business connections, and walk away with tools to elevate their enterprises.
About FPL’s BePowerFL Black-Owned Businesses Educational Programming
FPL is committed to fostering economic growth and empowerment within Florida’s Black business community through educational initiatives, networking events, and business resources aimed at driving long-term success.
Join us on March 6 and take the next step in growing your business!
