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SUMMARY:Prosperity Through Technology (St. Pete Edition) Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Prosperity Through Technology\nReal Skills. Real Money Moves. Real Support.\nIf you’re looking for better income\, more customers\, or a business that actually grows\, this event is designed so you don’t just learn—you leave with results. \nProsperity Through Technology is a hands-on learning experience where you will use AI tools\, get direct guidance from industry experts\, and connect with the organizations in St. Pete that can help you get hired\, access funding\, or scale your business. No tech background required. No confusing jargon. Just practical steps to move forward. \nWhether you want to break into higher-paying tech careers or build a business with customers and capital\, you’ll choose one of two paths: \n🚀 Entrepreneur Track — Build\, Grow & Get Funded\nPerfect for founders\, creatives\, side-hustlers\, and small business owners. \nYou will learn how to: \nTurn your idea into a validated business model using Lean methods \nCreate systems so your business runs without burning out \nUse modern marketing and AI tools to reach more customers \nPrepare for grants\, loans\, and investment \nAccess procurement opportunities and larger contracts \nIf you’ve wanted to start or grow a business but weren’t sure what steps to take—or how to get funding—this track is your roadmap. \n💼 Talent Track — Better Skills\, Better Pay\nIdeal for job seekers\, career changers\, and anyone wanting stronger digital skills. \nYou will learn how to: \nUse computers\, the cloud\, and digital tools with confidence \nUnderstand real career pathways into in-demand tech and support roles \nUse AI tools like Microsoft Co-pilot\, Gemini\, and ChatGPT to stand out at work \nImprove your resume and interviewing strategy \nGet connected to local training and employment resources \nIf you want a better job or need a fresh start\, this track gives you the skills and support to get there—starting now. \n🌐 Why this event is different\nYou won’t just listen—you will work on your future in real time. \n✔ Hands-on training with AI and digital tools\n✔ Local partners who can help you after the event\n✔ Resume\, business model\, and funding preparation support\n✔ A clear action plan so you leave knowing exactly what to do next \nThis is not a typical conference. It’s a launchpad. \n📱 Important: Bring Your Device \nAll attendees will participate in guided digital practice. Please bring: \n\nA laptop\, or\nA large tablet\, or\nA current smartphone\n\nIf you do not have a device\, please let us know when registering so we can assist. \n🌴 A St. Pete Innovation Community Experience\nThis event connects you directly to the programs\, mentors\, and partners who are committed to helping residents and business owners build lasting\, generational prosperity right here in our community. \nYour next career move or your next customer may be in the room. \n🔑 Your next step is one decision.\nJoin us to gain practical skills\, valuable connections\, and a path toward more income\, stability\, and opportunity. \nProsperity Through Technology \nYour guide to money\, ideas\, and opportunity. \n  \nBreakfast and lunch provided. \n  \nSee schedule below. Register at: \nEventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prosperity-through-technology-st-pete-edition-tickets-1785431917929. \nLuma: https://luma.com/2ju7jj1v \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nTrack\nSession\nDescription\nSpeaker\n\n\n8:30 – 9:50 AM\nJoint\nBreakfast and Your St. Pete Network: Connecting with Local Community and National Resources\nLearn where to go after today. Experts from local partners will give a rapid-fire overview of the free support\, capital\, and training programs available to help you launch your business or transition into a tech career*. Attendees will receive a robust resource guide of organizations to help them on their journey.\nWanda Eugene\n\n\n10:00 – 10:55 AM\nEntrepreneur\nScaling Smarter: Leveraging Lean Stack and Marketing for Growth\nMove beyond the launch phase. This session introduces the tools and lean methodologies that allow small businesses to grow efficiently\, focusing on scalable processes and effective digital marketing strategies to reach more customers without overspending.\nLloyd Reshard\n\n\n11:00 – 11:55 AM\nEntrepreneur\nProcess is Power: Setting Up Systems to Handle High-Growth\nYou can’t scale chaos. Learn how to create simple\, repeatable processes for common business tasks\, from client onboarding to product fulfillment\, ensuring your business is ready to grow without breaking your budget or burning you out.\nRose Lejiste\n\n\n10:00 – 11:55 AM\nTalent\nAccessing the Cloud: Pathways to In-Demand Tech Careers\nA dedicated training session that shows you how knowing cloud infrastructure works for career tracks like App Development\, Banking Tech\, and Customer Assistance\, showcasing real-world paths to a high-paying tech job.\nYearUp\n\n\n12:05 – 12:55 PM\nJoint\nLunch Hour: Mind Over Matter—Mental Wellness for Innovators\nCareer change and entrepreneurship can be stressful. Join this candid chat and guided exercise to learn stress-reduction techniques and mental health strategies essential for sustaining motivation and resilience on your journey to success.\n\n\nDr. Sh’nai Simmons\n\n\n\n\n1:05 – 2:05 PM\nEntrepreneur\nFunding Your Future: Capital\, Grants\, and Strategic Investment\nDemystify small business funding. Learn the difference between grants\, loans\, pitch competitions\, and equity investment. Experts will explain what funders are looking for and how to strategically prepare your business to be “fundable”.\nLloyd Reshard\n\n\n1:05 – 2:20 PM\nTalent\nYour Next Job Starts Now \n \nStop sending out generic resumes. This intensive workshop will teach you how to tailor your resume for tech roles\, highlight transferable skills\, and how AI can help improve interviewing techniques and more as you prepare to land your first tech role or move to a new one.\nJesus Vidaurri\n\n\n2:10 – 3:10 PM\nEntrepreneur\nProcurement Power: Navigating the Small Business Contract Ecosystem\nAccessing large contracts is a key to scaling. Learn the steps to contract readiness and how to navigate the complex world of local\, state\, federal\, and corporate procurement to secure lucrative business opportunities.\nRose Lejiste\n\n\n2:25 – 3:15 PM\nTalent\nAI in the Driver’s Seat: Mastering Workplace Tools (Co-pilot\, Gemini\, ChatGPT)\nLearn to work with AI\, not against it. This hands-on session focuses on practical skills for using Generative AI tools like Microsoft Co-pilot and Gemini to dramatically increase your productivity\, a skill employers are actively seeking.\nEbony Vaz\n\n\n3:20 – 3:55 PM\nJoint\nFrom Intent to Impact: Shifting to Action and Implementation\nYou have the knowledge—now what? This session provides a motivational and practical framework for turning the ideas and lessons from the last two days into a measurable action plan for your career or business\, ensuring momentum continues long after the event.\nServola Frazier\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://blackinnovationfl.org/event/prosperity-through-technology-st-pete-edition-day-2/
LOCATION:Campbell Park Recreation Center\, 601 14th St S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
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