Goodwill Assists Charlotte County Entrepreneurs
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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Floridant -- The Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, helps aspiring entrepreneurs develop a better understanding on how to launch a small business and determine if their business idea is feasible. This six-week small business class is one of the programs offered by Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) in all five counties they serve.

Director of Community Education, Sandra Plazas, the MicroEnterprise program Director, will be attending a New Businesses Networking Event on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 hosted by Charlotte County Economic Development. Those interested in developing their small business idea, and want to find out more about the small business class, are encouraged to come to the free event from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 18501 Murdock Circle, Second Floor, Room 203, Port Charlotte, FL 33948.

Charlotte County Economic Development is offering this event as an opportunity to  bring together new entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators from across Charlotte County. Goodwill SWFL is one of the vendors attending, and will provide information about their small business program, MicroEnterprise.

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"Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with fellow entrepreneurs and businesses, share ideas and build meaningful business connections in an energizing, welcoming environment. Community partners including SCORE, Tradesman Place, the Florida SBDC at FGCU, CareerSource, and Goodwill SWFL will also be in attendance, offering valuable insights and resources to support local businesses," announces organizers.

For information about MicroEnterprise, contact Sandra Plazas at (239) 995-2106 Ext 2304, or email sandraplazas@goodwillswfl.org

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence. For more information on how Goodwill SWFL positively impacts the community, visit www.Goodwillswfl.org