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SUMMARY:Culture to Commerce: How Untapped Talent Becomes Economic Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:​What happens when community\, innovation\, workforce development and ambition share the same room? \n​You get this. \n​Culture to Commerce: How untapped talent becomes economic infrastructure. \n​Join us for an energizing two-hour experience designed to connect\, challenge\, and equip Florida’s most forward-thinking leaders\, creators\, and builders. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot\, scaling a venture\, or simply ready to be in a room full of people who are doing the work — this gathering is built for you. \nCome hungry — for knowledge\, connection\, and yes\, light bites. We’ll move from nourishment to knowledge with a hands-on Map the Gap activity\, a keynote that challenges you to think bigger\, a dynamic panel of voices shaping Florida’s innovation ecosystem\, and post-program networking to turn introductions into opportunities. \nThis is a space where ideas get traction. Come ready to participate. \n​—————————–\nProgram Agenda\n​12:00 PM \n​🍽️Doors Open & Light Bites \n​Arrive\, settle in\, and connect over a spread of light refreshments. A warm start before the program kicks off. \n​12:20 PM \n​🗺️Map the Gap Activity – Culture Leader – K-Marie \n​An interactive\, guided group exercise to identify opportunity gaps in your field\, community\, or venture — and map a path forward together. \n​12:45 PM \n​🎤Opening Address \n​A focused\, high-impact conversation on capital allocation\, workforce development\, and long-term talent pipelines. \n​Founder of High Point Gamer\, Derek Watford\, will set the tone—framing workforce not as a hiring challenge\, but as an infrastructure opportunity—and challenging leaders to rethink how and where talent is truly built. \n​This opening moves from thought leadership to call to action\, setting the stage for decision-makers to engage\, align\, and act. \n​1:15 PM \n​💬Panel Discussion \n​Florida’s builders\, innovators\, and culture shifters take the stage for a candid conversation on gaps\, growth\, and what it takes to create lasting impact in our communities. \n​1:50 PM \n​📸Networking + Group Photo \n​Wrap up with open networking and a commemorative group photo. Exchange info\, make moves\, and leave with real connections. \n​2:00 PM \n​🏁Program Closes \n​Thank you for showing up. Now go build something. \n​Our Partners \n​Host by The Skills Center \n​Powered by Black Innovation Leaders of Florida (BILF) \n​Presented by High Point Gamer \n​Supported by Tribaja Co Florida \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nThe Skills Center\n5107 N 22nd St\, Tampa\, FL 33610\, USA
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LOCATION:The Skills Center\, 5107 North 22nd Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33610\, United States
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