Main Calendar
exCEPtional Mornings September 2025
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
exCEPtional Mornings is held the third Wednesday of each month, exclusively for CEP partners and their guests. Tickets for CEP partners are just $15 per person with advance reservations or $20 at the door. There is a 24-hour cancellation ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Ribbon Cutting: Vital Nutrition Dietitian
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Vital Nutrition Dietitian new location Ribbon Cutting
SCORE: Get Unstuck: Live Group Coaching on Your Advertising and Marketing Messages
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where are you struggling to stop that frustrating leak in your funnel? Where are you hitting a wall trying to communicate your product’s true value? That’s what we want to see. So we can help you out. Bring us your real-world marketing ...
SCORE: Marketing Your Business
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
For people who want to obtain trial by customers and growth for their business, whether it is a product, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains many practical marketing tips. It will help you define your mission, ...
Ribbon Cutting for Quest Diagnostics grand re-opening
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grand Reopening - Quest Diagnostics
SCORE: The Art of Using Ai for Grant-Writing for Your Nonprofit
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Writing a winning grant-proposal for your nonprofit organization just got easier! Dive into the innovative world of grant-writing by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether you’re a novice curious about AI or looking to ...
The Equine Initiative Meeting and Equine Education Fundraiser , presented by Pyranha Animal Health at Jumbolair Aviation and Equestrian Estate
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Including a tour of the fantastic aircraft at Jumbolair, a tour and meet and greet with their beautiful horses and a tour of the historic home of Muriel Vanderbilt. This replaces the Equine Meeting for September and is our annual equine education ...
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - September 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A community staple for over 3-decades, Business After Hours is the CEP's cornerstone networking event. It's held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Join several hundred fellow CEP partners for casual networking, along with food, beverage, & door ...
SCORE: Cuando los Bancos Dicen No
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cuando los bancos dicen no" proporciona una visión general de las fuentes de financiación alternativas a las que los propietarios de pequeñas empresas pueden recurrir cuando los bancos dicen que no (lo que hacen en aproximadamente el 80% de los ...
Ribbon Cutting: The Frozen Kiwi two-year celebration
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Frozen Kiwi - Two Year Celebration!
Wire 3 Ribbon Cutting - Center for Innovation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us as we officially welcome Wire 3 – Florida's Fastest Fiber Internet to the community with a celebratory Ribbon Cutting hosted by Ocala CEP by the Center for Innovation near the Ocala Downtown Market! 🎉 Come out and enjoy: • Free snacks & ...
SCORE: The Business Owner's Guide to E-A-T (Expertise, Authority, Trust)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you building a website for your business or hiring someone to do it? Then this webinar is for you. Join Jennifer DeRosa for a powerful session that breaks down E-E-A-T—Google’s essential framework for content quality—and learn how to use it ...
SCORE: How to Create Snazzy Graphics for Social Media Step-by-Step Demo
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This workshop will offer step-by-step demos of some tools you can use to create banner images or images for social media or a blog post, presentations, videos, and more. Wordart.com is a word cloud tool Pickochart.com is a tool for infographics ...
Belleview on the Rise - September 2025
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Arrive early so you have plenty of time to enjoy networking over breakfast provided by the Belleview High School culinary program. Breakfast opens at 7:45, presentation begins at 8:30, and you'll be on your way by 9:15a! Big thanks to ...
SCORE: How to Stay Consistent with Your Content Creation Without Burnout
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Struggling to keep up with content demands to stay consistent without sacrificing quality? This interactive workshop will be a game-changing strategy where you'll learn how to create a content development process that can help you produce more ...
SCORE: Taking your Business From Survival to Scalable in 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the #1 reason for business failure is a lack of capital, cash flow, and funding. In this webinar we will discuss what businesses need to focus on to fix the overlooked details that stop over 80% of ...
SCORE: How to Set a Price for Your Product or Service
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This workshop will cover five methods of product pricing with step-by-step instructions on how to implement them. The methods discussed will include: - Value Added Pricing - Cost Plus Pricing - Modified Cost Plus Pricing - Competitive Pricing - ...
CEP 101 Partner Orientation
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Are you a new partner or do you need a refresher on how you can maximize your benefits and services offered by the CEP? Join us on the last Wednesday morning of the month, September 24th. CEP 101 is a complimentary, must-attend orientation for all new ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Reddick Park Ribbon Cutting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of Reddick Park!
Ribbon Cutting: Radiant Credit Union One-Year Anniversary
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Radiant CU 1-year Anniversary
IMPACT Construction Academy
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Scaling your business with Teaming Agreements & Subcontracting This course teaches small business owners how strategic alliances, partnerships, and collaborative efforts can lead to mutual growth, enhanced market reach, and collective resilience ...
SCORE: Building Your Financial Plan
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
For people who have limited knowledge or understanding of basic accounting and finance. This seminar is intended to explain the methods and need for financial tracking, control and generating the financial projections necessary to develop your ...
SCORE: LLCs for Real Estate Investments in FL: Structuring for Success and Protection
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This webinar, with small business attorney Laurie Lee, will cover the benefits and risks of using LLCs to hold real estate properties in Florida, including liability protection, tax advantages, and how to structure the LLC for multiple ...
SCORE: Zeroing in on Specific Soft Skills for the Workplace
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In this training I cover communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, customer service, conflict resolution, respect & civility. It’s created for front-line workers that have to deal with customers and each other every day. Register: ...
Belleview Business After Hours - September
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Belleview Business After Hours is a premier event where you can build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. Whether you're a seasoned CEP partner or just starting out, this event offers an ideal ...
SCORE: Is Crowdfunding Right for My Business?
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Crowdfunding is a new source of business funding as well as a way to get pre-sales of your products. This is a new and fast growing area that allows small businesses and average investors to get involved in an area that was previously open only ...
Real Property Management Diversified Open House & Ribbon Cutting
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Open House Celebrating 10 Yrs of Property Management Excellence
SCORE: Managing Your Non-Profit
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Managing a nonprofit organization is different from managing a for-profit operation. While traditional management and administrative skills are required, nonprofit organizations require additional consideration due to engagement of the Board of ...
SCORE: Avoiding HR Pitfalls for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This training is designed to help small and medium sized businesses understand the legal risks associated with human resources and how to mitigate those risks. The training will cover topics such as discrimination, wage and hour laws, wrongful ...
SCORE: When Banks Say No
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
It’s tough for small businesses to get funding. In fact, 80-85% of small business loan requests are denied by banks. So, what’s a small business owner to do when the bank says no? Find alternative funding sources! “When Banks Say No” provides ...
SCORE: Healing Imposter Syndrome for Faster Business Growth
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ever feel like you’re an imposter in your own business—and it’s only a matter of time before someone finds out you don’t have it all together? You’re not alone. In this impactful webinar, we’ll dive into how imposter syndrome silently holds ...
Ribbon & Grand Opening for Elliano's Coffee - 60th Ave
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Grand Opening To Public Ribbon Cutting 50% Off Everything Freebies Music
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Ribbon Cutting for Lendmark Financial Services
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcoming Lendmark Financial Services to the Ocala community.
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Series: The Brand Advantage - Standing Out in a Competitive Market
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This series will cover advanced branding strategies, storytelling techniques, visual identity enhancement, audience engagement, and scaling brand recognition in an increasingly competitive landscape.
SCORE: Starting Your New Business
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This workshop is designed to guide you through the steps necessary for starting a business. It covers the different legal business entities, licenses needed, taxes and insurance. We explain what business plans are all about and show you how to ...
SCORE: Are YOU SBA Ready?
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
If you need funding for your business and can't get on Shark Tank, register for this webinar! You'll learn what steps are required to get approved for and SBA loan. Specifically, you will learn: The importance of a written business plan How to ...
SCORE: Marketing Research: When and How to Use It
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Small business owners tend to under-utilize marketing research as they develop their products and strategies. This is often due to a lack of understanding of when research should be performed and what types of research to employ. This webinar ...
2025 Horse Capital All-Breed Parade presented by Pat Myers Electric
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This unique event in downtown Ocala: The 2025 Horse Capital All-Breed Parade, presented by Wilmek Construction, will showcase the many horse breeds within the Ocala Metro. With a wide variety of horse breeds from miniatures horses to giant Clydesdales, ...
SCORE: How to Develop Your Three Year Financial Forecast
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
If borrowing money, lenders will demand it. This workshop will show you how to estimate monthly sales and expenses using a free SCORE forecasting template. This workshop will cover the following topics: • How to estimate monthly sales • What ...
Tuesday Talks - October 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Tuesday Talks, sponsored by Rasmussen University, feature CEP Partners sharing their expertise on a variety of business education and personal development topics. Typically held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8:15am in the CEP Board Room, a light ...
SCORE: Business Finance Basics
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
In this workshop we discuss some banking basics for business including why it is important to have a separate business account from personal and we introduce a basic cash flow worksheet. We discuss how to grow your business through business ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: Holiday Marketing
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Content marketing is more than just words — it's your opportunity to engage, inform, and inspire. By creating and sharing valuable content, you can position yourself as a trusted expert in your industry and build meaningful connections with ...
SCORE: Marketing Your Business
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
For people who want to obtain trial by customers and growth for their business, whether it is a product, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains many practical marketing tips. It will help you define your mission, ...
SCORE: Income Taxes for Small Businesses
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This webinar has been developed for small business owners to provide basic information with respect to income taxes. This tax seminar will discuss the income tax impacts of the various choices available to form your business. The seminar will ...
Cocoon Chiropractic - Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Cocoon Chiropractic with a special ribbon cutting! Our new Ocala office is dedicated to caring for pregnancy, pediatrics, and families with gentle, specialized care. We are excited to welcome you to ...
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Sponsored by: Wilmek Construction. Ocala Hispanic Business Summit “ Cumbre Empresarial Ocala” Together, let’s make a lasting IMPACT in the Hispanic business community 📢 Attention Marion County Business Owners! You are ...
Taverna Berrocal Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Taverna Berrocal Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
SCORE: Las 5 razones principales por las que los bancos rechazan solicitudes de préstam
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Los bancos deniegan más del 80% de las solicitudes de financiación de pequeñas empresas y casi el 90% de las solicitudes de emprendimientos. ¿Pero por qué? Venga a conocer las cinco razones principales por las que su solicitud de préstamo para ...
Ocala Fort King Lions Club Casino Night Charity Fundraiser
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Casino Night Charity Fundraiser
SCORE: How To Market Your Business During The Holidays
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The holidays are complicated enough without having to think about how to keep up with all the holiday specials and everything else. Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday - and that's just 1 week in November! How can ...
SCORE: Building Your Business Plan
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Designed for anyone who has done their business research, most of their marketing plan, and understands some basic accounting and finance. It explains the purposes and value of a plan, utilizing a content template to help determine what content ...
Ribbon Cutting for Blessed Magnolia Open House
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Blessed Magnolia Open House & Ribbon Cutting
SCORE: LinkedIn Prospecting: How to Get the Meeting with Your Ideal Client
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dive deep into LinkedIn prospecting techniques that work. This session will show you how to stand out, create connections, and secure meetings with the decision-makers who matter most for your business success. Register: ...
Hablemos De Negocios (IMPACT Initiative)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Business & Personal Credit and how to improve them. Whether you're starting a new business or refining an existing one, this session will empower you to take the first step toward achieving your entrepreneurial goals. Join us and set the stage for ...
SCORE: THE BUSINESS PLAN - What is it and Why DO I Need One?
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
We will discuss the major reasons for assembling a plan, whether or not you need to obtain financing for your business. We will cover what should be in your plan and how to assemble the information you need using library and other resources. ...
exCEPtional Mornings - October 2025
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
exCEPtional Mornings is held the third Wednesday of each month, exclusively for CEP partners and their guests. Tickets for CEP partners are just $15 per person with advance reservations or $20 at the door. There is a 24-hour cancellation ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Ribbon Cutting for Batterbee Roofing
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
We’re officially celebrating our membership and new building with the Ocala CEP and would love for you to join us! While Batterbee Roofing has been proudly serving Central Florida for over 30 years, we’re excited to mark this milestone with a formal ...
The Equine Initiative Meeting, presented by Pyranha Animal Health at the Farm of the Flying Gangsters and Cefnoak Bouncer
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
An equine industry festival for horse lovers with Mary Phelps and Wayne Humphreys in Micanopy. Vendors, driving demos, meet the ponies and more!
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - October 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A community staple for over 3-decades, Business After Hours is the CEP's cornerstone networking event. It's held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Join several hundred fellow CEP partners for casual networking, along with food, beverage, & door ...
SCORE: Gathering Info to Support Your Business Idea
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Although you have a great idea, it is easy to miss the mark if you and your prospective customers have different views of what they need. In this webinar, we will learn how easy it is to conduct effective interviews with people in your target ...
SCORE: Personalized Email Marketing with AI: Craft Targeted Campaigns That Convert
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tired of sending emails that get ignored? The key to higher open rates, better engagement, and actual conversions isn’t sending more emails—it’s sending smarter ones. And that’s exactly where AI comes in. In this SCORE session, I’ll show you ...
SCORE: Data Analytics for Employers: Insights That Improve Workforce Outcomes.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
How can employers leverage data analytics to gain actionable insights into their workforce? By transforming HR and performance data into strategy, organizations can strengthen hiring, retention, and productivity. This session demonstrates how ...
SCORE: Common Pitfalls of Hiring
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Learn how to be known as The Best Employer in town! Whether it's reputation management, overly cumbersome application processes, poorly written job descriptions or treating an interview as some type of interrogation there are MANY ways that ...
SCORE: Managing Your Non-Profit
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Managing a nonprofit organization is different from managing a for-profit operation. While traditional management and administrative skills are required, nonprofit organizations require additional consideration due to engagement of the Board of ...
Meridian Healthcare's Open House & Social
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for Meridian Healthcare’s Open House & Social Come mix, mingle, and explore! Enjoy complimentary refreshments and mocktails, snag some free swag, and get an inside look at the services offered at our Ocala location. What to Expect: * ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: When You Know Your WHY – Your Marketing Has More Impact
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marketing workshop
SCORE: LinkedIn for Nonprofits
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
How can you define your value proposition, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and leverage it for impact? What must you do to increase your nonprofit’s exposure, tell your story, and develop your networking strategies? Did you know: LinkedIn has ...
SCORE: Accessing Grants, Sponsorships & Resources For Your Nonprofit
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This workshop provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives: (1) the best grant databases and ...
Belleview Business After Hours - October
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Belleview Business After Hours is a premier event where you can build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. Whether you're a seasoned CEP partner or just starting out, this event offers an ideal ...
SCORE: Government Contracts 101: Understanding The Procurement Journey
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Demystifying government contracting (GovCon)
Belleview on the Rise - October 2025
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Arrive early so you have plenty of time to enjoy networking over breakfast provided by the Belleview High School culinary program. Breakfast opens at 7:45, presentation begins at 8:30, and you'll be on your way by 9:15a! Big thanks to ...
SCORE: DIY HR: Smart or Scary?
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
If you’re a small business owner or nonprofit leader trying to handle HR on your own, you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong to try. But as your business grows, so do your risks. HR missteps are one of the most common—and costly—mistakes small ...
SCORE: Top 5 Reasons Banks Deny Business Loan Requests
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Banks deny more than 80% of small business funding requests and nearly 90% of start-up requests. But why? Come learn the top five reasons why your small business loan request was (or will be) rejected and more importantly, how to prepare ...
CEP 101 Partner Orientation
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Are you a new partner or do you need a refresher on how you can maximize your benefits and services offered by the CEP? Join us on the last Wednesday morning of the month, October 29th. CEP 101 is a complimentary, must-attend orientation for all new ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: Email Marketing Best Practices
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
First impressions matter – how are YOU doing with your emails? This presentation will help you avoid common mistakes and maximize your emails for powerful impact! You’ll learn: • Branding beyond the logo – how placement, pictures, even colors ...
SCORE: Simple & Effective Lead Generation Strategies That Bring You Your Best Clients
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Tired of marketing tactics that drain your energy (or your wallet)? In this practical and informative session, you'll learn how to set yourself apart from the crowd, attract high-quality potential clients without spending a dime, and network in ...
SCORE: Supervising Others: A Survival Guide for the New Supervisor
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Supervising others can be a tough job! Between managing your own time and projects, helping your team members solve problems and complete tasks, and helping other supervisors, your day can fill up before you know it. This workshop will help ...
Wisdom for a World in Transition
Wisdom for a World in Transition October 31 & November 1–2
SCORE: Starting Your New Business
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
This workshop is designed to guide you through the steps necessary for starting a business. It covers the different legal business entities, licenses needed, taxes and insurance. We explain what business plans are all about and show you how to collect ...
Should I Own a Small Business?
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This workshop will discuss the characteristics, backgrounds and mindsets of successful small business owners. This should allow you to see whether you have what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. We will also show you how to evaluate your skills ...
Tuesday Talks - November 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Tuesday Talks, sponsored by Rasmussen University, feature CEP Partners sharing their expertise on a variety of business education and personal development topics. Typically held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8:15am in the CEP Board Room, a light ...
SCORE: The ABCs of Business Formation in FL: Essential Steps for 1st Time Entrepreneurs
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Perfect for new business owners, this session with small business attorney, Laurie Lee, will provide a beginner’s guide to entity selection, initial filings, compliance, and common legal mistakes to avoid when starting a business in Florida.
Networking Event and Ribbon Cutting - Fifth Third Bank
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
You're Invited! Join us for an exciting Networking Event and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as we celebrate the grand opening of our third Ocala location! 🎀 Ribbon Cutting at 5:00 PM Come connect with local professionals, enjoy light refreshments, ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: Build a Brand That Sticks: Make Your Marketing Memorable
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Your brand is more than a logo — it’s the personality of your business. A strong, consistent brand makes your marketing stand out and builds trust with your audience. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Define the key elements of your brand, from ...
SCORE: Marketing Your Business
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
For people who want to obtain trial by customers and growth for their business, whether it is a product, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains many practical marketing tips. It will help you define your mission, analyze ...
SCORE: The 3-Step Framework to Scale with Clarity and Alignment
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
In this powerful session, Kaitlyn Cook will walk you through the three essential steps to scaling both your business and your internal capacity: understanding where you are now, defining where you truly want to be, and navigating the gap between the ...
Belleview Business Works
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Belleview Business Works event sponsored by SouthState Bank on September 4, 2025 at the Belleview Community Center from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Space is limited!
SCORE: SBA Lending 101
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
What is an SBA Loan? An SBA loan is a government small business loan that can help cover startup costs, working capital needs, expansions, real estate purchases and more. The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by ...
Perception Vs Presence - The Real You in Leadership
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Explore how your communication style reflects your leadership presence. Are you being heard the way you intend? Are your words building trust or creating distance? During this Webinar, we will explore how aligning your internal self-perception with ...
SCORE: Business Plan Requirements for You, Banks, and the SBA
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10 essential answers need to be found in your business plan. These not only help prepare you for the inevitable pitfalls as your business develops but are needed for any financial lender that you might want to approach. If you are pursuing funding ...
7th Annual Jeans & Jerseys Tailgate Party
Trinity Catholic High School's 7th Annual Jeans & Jerseys Tailgate Party
SCORE: Simple Digital Business Tool Creation to Relieve Stress During the Holidays
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The holidays add in a lot of moving parts and depending on your industry, you might not have any room to breathe at all! How can you give yourself a little support to better manage that ever-growing to-do list and put some things in order to make ...
SCORE: Building Your Business Plan
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Designed for anyone who has done their business research, most of their marketing plan, and understands some basic accounting and finance. It explains the purposes and value of a plan and uses a content template to help determine what goes into each ...
SCORE: No Camera, No Problem: An Interactive Faceless AI Video Workshop
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This 90-minute workshop explores how to create video content efficiently, even without being on camera, using AI tools. It covers understanding the target audience and finding content ideas using AnswerSocrates [https://edieclarke.com/answersocrates], ...
SCORE: How They Buy: Selling to the Four Personality Styles
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Every client has their own decision-making style. This session equips you with the tools to decode the four major personality types, adapt your pitch to match their preferences, and dramatically improve your sales results.
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: Escape the Battered Career Syndrome
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Have you been laid off, feel trapped in your job, uncertain about your future and believe there are no other options available? In this webinar, you will reflect on the shifts in the traditional job market, understand your career options and learn how ...
SCORE: Funding Your Non-Profit
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
You will learn about: - LEGAL STATUS - HOW TO LAY A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL FOUNDATION - HOW TO BUILD AN OUTREACH STRATEGY - HOW TO IDENTIFY SOURCES OF FUNDING THAT YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH - HOW TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT YOUR VISION - ...
exCEPtional Mornings November 2025
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
exCEPtional Mornings is held the third Wednesday of each month, exclusively for CEP partners and their guests. Tickets for CEP partners are just $15 per person with advance reservations or $20 at the door. There is a 24-hour cancellation ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - November 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A community staple for over 3-decades, Business After Hours is the CEP's cornerstone networking event. It's held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Join several hundred fellow CEP partners for casual networking, along with food, beverage, & door ...
Stogies & Stooges One Night 3 Acts Comedy Show
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Date: November 22 Time: 6 PM - 10 PM Stogies & Stooges: One Night, 3 Acts Comedy is your ticket to an unforgettable evening of premium laughs, big personalities, and three standout comedy acts all in one powerhouse show at the beautiful ...
Stogies & Stooges: One Night, 3 Acts Comedy
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Stogies & Stooges: One Night, 3 Acts Comedy TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Join us for an unforgettable evening of premium laughs, big personalities, and three standout comedy acts all in one powerhouse show at the beautiful Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa. ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Tuesday Talks - December 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Tuesday Talks, sponsored by Rasmussen University, feature CEP Partners sharing their expertise on a variety of business education and personal development topics. Typically held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8:15am in the CEP Board Room, a light ...
CEP 101 Partner Orientation
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Are you a new partner or do you need a refresher on how you can maximize your benefits and services offered by the CEP? Join us for the last orientation of 2025. Due to the holiday season, this is a combined class for November and December on ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Belleview Business After Hours - December
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Belleview Business After Hours is a premier event where you can build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. Whether you're a seasoned CEP partner or just starting out, this event offers an ideal ...
Belleview on the Rise - December 2025
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Arrive early so you have plenty of time to enjoy networking over breakfast provided by the Belleview High School culinary program. Breakfast opens at 7:45, presentation begins at 8:30, and you'll be on your way by 9:15a! Big thanks to ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
IMPACT Construction Academy
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Panel discussion, four construction company business owners. What should we not do when bidding on our first contract. Free to attend- Open to all Marion County business owners. For more information: evelyn@ocalacep.com
Hablemos De Negocios (IMPACT Initiative)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Graduation Celebration- Networking event. Celebrate your accomplishments and readiness for business success! Free to attend- Open to all business owners in Marion County.
exCEPtional Mornings December 2025
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
exCEPtional Mornings is held the third Wednesday of each month, exclusively for CEP partners and their guests. Tickets for CEP partners are just $15 per person with advance reservations or $20 at the door. There is a 24-hour cancellation ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - December 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A community staple for over 3-decades, Business After Hours is the CEP's cornerstone networking event. It's held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Join several hundred fellow CEP partners for casual networking, along with food, beverage, & door ...