Main Calendar
Melodic Metamorphosis | MCA May Exhibit
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Marion Cultural Alliance and the Philantho-Creatives (Laurie Zink, David Kellner and Jessica Carter) present: ‘Melodic Metamorphosis’: An immersive showcase exploring the transformative power of music, art and literature; featuring ...
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 ...
How to Create Engaging Content That Converts More Customers
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Want content that converts browsers into loyal customers? In this workshop, you'll learn how to create marketing content that makes people feel seen, understood and compelled to take action. In this workshop session, we’ll cover: What is ...
Ribbon Cutting - Fifth Third Bank - Pinellas Plaza - The Villages
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking and Ribbon Cutting Pinellas Plaza Banking Center - 2495 Burnsed Blvd. The Villages, FL 32163 Event from 10 am - 12pm Ceremony at 10:30am
Groundbreaking for Steel Craft Builders
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for for ERG Belleview. Located next door to Nash plumbing.
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, ...
Overcoming Fear and Ego: Unleashing your Path to Success
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
As a business entrepreneur, you will benefit by dispelling personal fear and ego that can inhibit one's journey to success. This webinar offers intuitive strategies to confront these deterrents, empowering you to embrace challenges and ...
Mustang 101 with the Bureau of Land Management
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn all about the Mstangs and meet them up close!
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - May 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 ...
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 ...
Setting Boundaries and the Busy Business Owner
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In "Setting Boundaries for the Busy Business Owner," you'll explore the vital role boundaries play in protecting your time, energy, and well-being. This workshop will guide you in understanding how healthy boundaries contribute not only to your ...
Hardcore Poetry: Exploring the Breathtaking World of Ovid's Metamorphoses | May Lecture Series
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Composed over 2,000 years ago, Ovid's Metamorphoses remains one of the most influential works of Western literature ever written. It is also a deeply frightening, deeply violent, deeply sexy, deeply beautiful text - one that has inspired ...
Exit Ready: Boost Profitability, Margins, and Cash Flow to Attract Buyers
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Planning to sell or simply improve your business’s market value? This webinar focuses on the core areas needed to make your business attractive to buyers, such as increasing profitability, optimizing margins, and building sustainable cash flow. ...
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 ...
Keeping the Human in Human Resources
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Learn how to maintain a balance, leveraging technology for efficiency while prioritizing genuine care and clear communication – the foundations of successful human connections in the workplace. Join us for a concise exploration of where tech ...
Hablemos De Negocios (IMPACT Initiative)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Conquista Facebook: Estrategias Prácticas para Impulsar tu Negocio Asistiendo a este taller lograras apender: 1. Creación Profesional de tu Página: Aprende paso a paso a publicar y personalizar tu página de negocios para reflejar la identidad de tu ...
Couch Sessions FAM JAM at The Brick
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 5/20- 6-8pm- FAM JAM - Hosted by Couch Sessions alumni: Ecliff and Olivia! BYOB/BYO instrument and come jam with seasoned couch sessions musicians. This is a plug-and-play good time!! All former couch session artists are invited to ...
exCEPtional Mornings - May 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 ...
SBA Lending 101
12:00 PM - 12:30 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 ...
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 ...
Equine Initiative Meeting, presented by Pyranha Animal Health at the Farm of Sharn Wordley
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The regular monthly meeting pls Show Jumping 101, meet top equestrian Sharn Wordley and his team. Demo and refreshments by Equine Therapy International and their ActivoMed Blanket
Belleview Business After Hours
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.
Choose Your Sub-Contractors Well
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Often small businesses will need to outsource aspects of their business operation so that the owner can focus on those areas that are most strategic and where they have the most expertise. Your business success will depend on making good ...
Funding Your Business
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
For people who think they might need funding for their business. It is designed for start-ups and existing businesses with cash flow or capital issues. The seminar explains the various sources of funds, their lending criteria and how they ...
Belleview on the Rise - May 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 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 ...
Choosing the Right Business Structure in FL: LLCs, Corporations, and Beyond
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
In this webinar, small business attorney Laurie Lee will help small business owners in Florida understand the pros and cons of various entity structures (LLC, Corporations, sole proprietorships, etc.), and how to choose the one that best fits ...
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, May 28th. 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 ...
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 ...
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 - ...
OMCF Lender Matchmaking Cohort
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capital Readiness Program, Powered by Ocala Metro Catalyst Fund. Is your business ready to take the next step, but you're feeling held back by funding? We've got you covered! Join us for an incredible chance to become finance-ready in just 2 easy ...
How to Develop Your Marketing Plan
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
A good marketing plan lays out the marketing actions you need to execute. For each action item, it should spell out the potential revenue, expenses and timing required to be successful in meeting your financial goals. This webinar will cover ...
Friday Talks - May 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Friday Talks, which are sponsored by TD Bank, feature speakers sharing their knowledge on a variety of business education and financial literacy topics. The sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at the CEP in the Douglas P. Cone Boardroom ...
Groundbreaking for Transitions Life Center expansion
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
TLC expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony
Filling Your Sales Pipeline: How to Find and Meet Your Ideal Clients
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Is your sales pipeline running dry? Learn proven techniques to identify your ideal clients, build a robust prospecting process, and consistently fill your pipeline with high-quality leads. This session will give you the tools to create steady ...
How to Manage Your Business with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Using financial statements to manage a business is a good place to start, but Key Performance Indicators(or KPIs)go to the next level. They provide more detailed insights of where your business is succeeding and failing. We will discuss the ...
Tuesday Talks - June 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 ...
Building Resilience: The H.E.R.O. Blueprint for Overcoming Life’s Challenges &
11:00 AM
In this engaging seminar, Chardo Richardson will guide you through the science and practice of resilience—an essential skill for navigating life and business. Drawing from his H.E.R.O. Program, Chardo will delve into psychological capital ...
Ribbon Cutting for Bob's Coins & Jewelry Grand Opening
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Grand Opening - Bob's Coins & Jewelry
How Do I Develop a Product or Service to Sell?
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This seminar will cover generating new product ideas, building product concepts, and discuss methods of tailoring your product to the right target market. This will include: • Generating product ideas and concepts. • Functions, tasks and pain ...
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 ...
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Series: Business Law 101 - What Every Entrepreneur Should Know
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This Series focused on Business Law is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate legal challenges, minimize risks, and operate with confidence.
Determining Product Profit Potential and Target Market
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This workshop will cover methods of calculating the market potential and estimating the amount of sales and profit you can derive from it using databases available for free through the Jacksonville Public Library. This will include: • How to ...
Starting Your New Business
6:00 PM - 8:30 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 ...
4-Steps to Financial Security for Entrepreneurs
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
"4-Steps to Financial Security for Entrepreneurs" is a transformative session that will guide entrepreneurs through the four essential steps to help them achieve lasting financial security. We'll talk about assessing your current financial ...
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses at the historic Marion Theatre
Mastering Mastermind Groups: Maximize Collaboration & Achieve Business Goals
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for an insightful one-hour webinar designed specifically for small business owners who are eager to leverage the collective expertise and accountability that mastermind groups offer. Whether you're just considering joining a group or ...
Wildlife Works LLC Ribbon Cutting
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ribbon cutting for our new office! Our wildlife rehabilitation partner, Rescuing Ocala Wildlife, will be there with her educational ambassador animals! We will be catering as well. Please RSVP before May 30th so we can get a final headcount for ...
Amazon Listing Essentials: Attract Customers, Drive Traffic, and Boost Sales
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Are you ready to create Amazon listings that attract customers, drive traffic, and boost sales? If so, you’re in the right place! Selling on Amazon is a powerful way to grow your brand and business, and an optimized product listing is the key ...
How to Market Your Business Without Getting Too Complicated
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Marketing is largely storytelling. Every business and brand has a story. How do you share it without spending half your working hours putting together marketing plans and working on content creation? Every business and business owner has a rich ...
How to Increase Profitability – Part 1 of 2
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Budgeting for Profitability - Entrepreneurs often budget by taking last year's sales and increasing it by a few percent, if they budget at all. This section will take the traditional Revenue - Expenses = Profit equation and turn it around to ...
Conexión Hispana
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Grupo de networking mensual para socios de CEP que disfrutan haciendo conexiones comerciales en español.
Using Reference Solutions to Grow your Small Business
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
In this session, you will learn how to: Reference Solutions is a set of databases that allows you to download records of your target market prospects for free. - Access Reference Solutions from home for free with your library card, - Identify ...
Ribbon Cutting for Robb Harrison Realty Inc
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ribbon Cutting for new office - Robb Harrison Realty Inc.
Building Your Business Plan
6:00 PM - 8:30 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 ...
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 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 ...
Franchises - An Easier Way to Becoming Your Own Boss
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Owning a franchise is one way to become an entrepreneur. A franchisor provides the planning, brand name and promotional support the franchisee needs to get started. Attend this workshop to see if a franchise is right for you. Have you always ...
Social Media Mastery: Hashtags & Content Calendars
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Step up your social media game with our advanced webinar on hashtags and content calendars! Unlock the secrets of using hashtags to boost your visibility and attract a larger audience. Dive into the world of content calendars to strategically ...
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses at the historic Marion Theatre
The Equine Initiative Meeting, presented by Pyranha Animal Health and Equine Therapy 101 at Stirrups 'n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Regular Equine Meeting plus Therapeutic Riding 101
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 - ...
When Banks Say No
10:00 AM - 12:00 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 ...
Hear us Roar II
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hear us Roar is coming June 13th at The Civic!!!! This is a dual fundraiser for The Arc Marion & Art's in Health Ocala Metro.
Build Your Brand
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
One of the key reasons to invest in marketing is to develop brand recognition so that you and your business resonate with your intended clientele. A strategic branding plan is both your best protection to prevent failure and your most effective ...
AI-Powered Lead Generation: Attract More Customers Without Chasing Them
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Let’s be real—constantly chasing down leads is exhausting. What if, instead, the right people came to you? That’s exactly what AI-powered lead generation can do for your business, and in this session with SCORE, I’m going to show you how. No ...
How to Increase Profitability – Part 2 of 2
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In Part Two, we will review ways to increase revenue by covering the following topics: Product Pricing - We will review different methods of product pricing and demonstrate how to determine the impact price changes will have on the number of ...
Unique Recruitment Strategies
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
During our time together, we will detail and connect you directly with Florida-based resources to change the way you recruit talent! - **Educational Partnerships**: Collaborations with educational institutions for talent development. - ...
Outsmart the Scammer presented Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Marc Stalvey
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Outsmart the Scammers by Marc Stalvey w/ Edward Jones
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Intellectual property rights can cover a wide array of legal protections entrepreneurs may need to protect their unique products and services, their branding their company’s reputation and other intellectual assets. This webinar will cover the ...
exCEPtional Mornings - June 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 ...
Understanding Business Loan Proposals
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Do you have a great idea for a business and the only thing standing in your way is the money to give it some legs? Or, you already own your own business but could use some extra capital to take things to the next level? You have come to the ...
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, ...
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses at the historic Marion Theatre
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - June 2025
5:00 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 ...
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 ...
Get More Customers: How understanding the 4 stages of a conversion can help you
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
To win a customer, you must change a person from one state (never heard of you) to another (loyal fan and follower). In marketing, we call this a conversion. And to truly succeed in business, sometimes we need to find creative sources of ...
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 ...
Belleview on the Rise - June 2025
12:00 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 ...
LinkedIn for Nonprofits
12:00 PM - 1:30 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 ...
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, June 25th. 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 ...
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 ...
Email Marketing Quick Start
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn the Essentials of Successful Email Marketing! Email: you can't live without it, and your business surviving without it is simply out of the question. If you truly understand the sheer power of email marketing, then you know it's an ...
Leveraging A Personal Brand for Business Growth
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
In today’s competitive market, a strong personal brand is a powerful asset for business growth. This workshop will guide entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals in crafting an authentic and compelling personal brand that builds trust, ...
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses at the historic Marion Theatre
IMPACT Construction Academy
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pathway to Government Contracting This course teaches the intricacies of government contracting, including understanding the procurement process, meeting eligibility criteria, navigating legal requirements, and crafting competitive proposals to win ...
Where Can I Find Financing for My Small Business?
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Did you know that business loans as small as $1,000 are now available and that there are loan programs designed specifically for home-based businesses not yet in operation? This workshop will discuss the various types of financing. This ...
Get the Most Out of Your Mentor
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Your path to business success is certainly challenging . As you know, SCORE offers free, confidential mentoring to help you start or grow your small business. But not everyone takes full advantage of this free resource. Learn more ...
Friday Talks - June 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Friday Talks, which are sponsored by TD Bank, feature speakers sharing their knowledge on a variety of business education and financial literacy topics. The sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at the CEP in the Douglas P. Cone Boardroom ...
HR Strategies for Startups: Propel Your Growth and Cultivate Success!
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you a startup founder or entrepreneur looking to navigate the complex world of HR? Building a strong and innovative team is crucial for the success of any startup, but can often be a daunting task. In this webinar, we will demystify the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses at the Library
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses at the Belleview Public library.
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses at the Marion Theatre
Tuesday Talks - July 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 ...
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 ...
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses at the Marion Theatre
exCEPtional Mornings - July 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 ...
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - July 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 ...
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses at the Library
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Gentle Carousel's Reading With Horses literacy program at the Dunnellon Public Library.
Belleview on the Rise - July 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 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 ...
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
Friday Talks - July 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Friday Talks, which are sponsored by TD Bank, feature speakers sharing their knowledge on a variety of business education and financial literacy topics. The sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at the CEP in the Douglas P. Cone Boardroom ...
Ocala Inspired: A Leader Mentorship Series
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ocala Inspired: A Leader Mentorship Series, presented by Wise Leadership Solutions, is a one-day leadership development event on July 25th at the Ocala Community Center. In Ocala's rapidly evolving environment, strong leadership is crucial. ...
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, July 30th. 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 ...
Equine 201, presented by Pyranha Animal Health
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn about all the moving parts and get the entire picture of the equine industry in Marion County in this classroom setting. Also, gain a complete understanding of the huge role the CEP's Equine Initiative plays in advocating for the industry while ...
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
Tuesday Talks - August 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 ...
ICE House Entrepreneurship Mindset Course (Fall)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free/ Open to all Marion County business owners. The Ice House Program is designed help you understand the underlying beliefs and behaviors that empower ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.
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 ...
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Series: Beyond Automation - Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to integrate AI at a deeper level—enhancing decision-making, optimizing operations, and driving innovation.
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
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 ...
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
The Equine Initiative Meeting, presented by Pyranha Animal Health
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The regular monthly equine meeting with a special speaker
exCEPtional Mornings - August 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 ...
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - August 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 ...
Belleview on the Rise - August 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 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 ...
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, August 27th. 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 ...
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
Friday Talks - August 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Friday Talks, which are sponsored by TD Bank, feature speakers sharing their knowledge on a variety of business education and financial literacy topics. The sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at the CEP in the Douglas P. Cone Boardroom ...
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 ...
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
Belleview Business Works
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Belleview Business Works event sponsored by SouthState Bank on March 5, 2025 at the Belleview Community Center from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Space is limited!
Pedal with a Purpose - A Ride to End Alzheimer's
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pedal with Purpose – Ride to End Alzheimer’s! Join us for a family-friendly cycling event dedicated to raising awareness and funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Whether you're a casual rider, a trail enthusiast, or up for an ...
Tuesday Talks - September 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 ...
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 ...
FAST TRAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with The Power Plant Business Incubator! Join our FastTrac Business Accelerator Program, a dynamic 10-week, in-person intensive course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who are ready to take ...
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 ...
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 ...
Belleview on the Rise - September 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Friday Talks - September 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Friday Talks, which are sponsored by TD Bank, feature speakers sharing their knowledge on a variety of business education and financial literacy topics. The sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at the CEP in the Douglas P. Cone Boardroom ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 on the Rise - October 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 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 ...
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 ...
Friday Talks - October 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Friday Talks, which are sponsored by TD Bank, feature speakers sharing their knowledge on a variety of business education and financial literacy topics. The sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at the CEP in the Douglas P. Cone Boardroom ...
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 ...
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 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!
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 ...
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 ...
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 on the Rise - December 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 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 ...
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 ...
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
Friday Talks - December 2025
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Friday Talks, which are sponsored by TD Bank, feature speakers sharing their knowledge on a variety of business education and financial literacy topics. The sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at the CEP in the Douglas P. Cone Boardroom ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...