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Monstober at The Joint Chiropractic Ocala | Free* Initial Visit in Costume
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Looking for something fun to do in Ocala this October? Monstober is taking over The Joint Chiropractic Ocala at Gaitway Plaza all month long! Throughout October, our Ocala chiropractic team is celebrating with costumes, treats, giveaways and surprises ...
JK Renewables- Commercial Solar
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TURN YOUR ELECTRIC BILL INTO A BUSINESS ASSET Join Misty Rose Hayes with Jk Renewables for an informative Commercial Solar Lunch and Learn designed specifically for business owners, property owners, and decision makers. REDUCE MONTHLY OPERATING ...
SCORE: From One Good Campaign to a Marketing System That Grows Your Business
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A marketing system that consistently produces results
From Startup to Stand Out: Your Blueprint for Business and Credit Success
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Blueprint for Business and Credit Success
Belleview on the Rise - October 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Belleview on the Rise is a recurring monthly gathering designed to connect business leaders, community members, and local stakeholders.
Ribbon Cutting for Florida Kids Helping Kids
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FKHK Celebrating 14 years of community service w/ Spaghetti dinner afterwards.
CEP 101 Partner Orientation - 10/28
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? CEP 101 is a complimentary, must-attend orientation for all new partners. It also serves as a great refresher for those partners who ...
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 ...
Cell-U-Light Therapy Center - Open House
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Come meet our team, discover personalized options for your Health & Wellness and take advantage of our exclusive one-day savings offer!
Ribbon Cutting - Ivy on the Square Grand Re-opening
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
RIbbon Cutting Ceremony to help celebrate the new ownership and all the upgrades and changes we have installed at Ivy on The Square since purchasing the business in February. COme check out Ivy on the Square Re-imagined, new menu, new furniture, new ...
Step By Step Connector Viritual Meeting
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
WHO DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? AND WHO NEEDS TO KNOW YOU? Sometimes the connection you need is just one conversation away! THE STEP BY STEP CONNECTOR — VIRTUAL EDITION As Co-Pastor of Embassy Church of God in Christ (embassytv.net), Founder of Step By ...
SCORE: The Toxic Workplace Playbook: How Culture Breaks Down and Spreads
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Toxic Workplace Cultures
Miller & Sons Plumbing 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Miller & Sons Plumbing, Inc.10 year Anniversary
Vetworks Business Social
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us at 4:30 for our ribbon cutting as we celebrate our 10-yr Anniversary of Miller and Sons Plumbing. Stay from 5-7 for our Vetworks Business Social. We will have tables set up for the Vetworks Business Showcase in support of local veteran owned ...
Applaud The Arts
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
An Anniversary Gala Celebrating 25 Years of Marion Cultural Alliance Join us for an unforgettable evening at Applaud the Arts: 25th Anniversary Gala, a formal celebration marking 25 years of artistic excellence and cultural impact in Marion County. ...
Carrabba's Italian Grill Cellar's Glow Halloween Wine Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This Halloween Wine Dinner event brings bewitching thrills and an eerie glow from the wine cellar, featuring four scary-delicious courses paired with delectable wines. New flavors await around every turn. Join us and savor the night...if you dare! ...
Ribbon Cutting - Shuttleliner Medical Transport
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Shuttleliner Medical Transport Ribbon Cutting
SCORE: Are You Meant for Self-Employment? Take the Quiz & Find Out!
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Are You Meant for Self-Employment? Take the Quiz & Find Out! Are you an exceptional individual who feels a strong call to become self-employed? Do you have a deep desire to be of service to others through a unique business? Are you insightful, ...
SCORE: Launch Your Dream Business with Confidence
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stop dreaming and start building! Transform your business idea into reality with this comprehensive launch blueprint. You'll walk away with a clear roadmap to navigate legal structures, licensing, taxes, and insurance like a pro. Discover the secrets ...
Tuesday Talks - November 2026
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Tuesday Talks, sponsored by Cogent Bank, 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: Networking Works
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Many business theories were created by people who have never actually worked in, operated, or built a real business. While theory has its place, running a business requires more than concepts, frameworks, and textbook strategies. It requires practical ...
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 ...
Power Plant Business Incubator Open House
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us on November 4th at 10:30 AM for the Power Plant Business Incubator Open House! Get an inside look at how the Power Plant Business Incubator supports entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Marion County. Meet our incubator partners, ...
Ribbon Cutting for Miracle Hands
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Miracle Hands! Miracle Hands has proudly provided compassionate in-home care services to individuals and families throughout our community. We are excited to celebrate this new chapter and ...
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 an ...
Carrabba's Italian Grill Antinori Wine Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable Wine Dinner featuring a selection of Antinori wines. The Antinori family has spent 26 generations crafting wines, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in Napa. Each pairing brings together rich ...
SCORE: AI Content That Gets Found: Blogging and Email for SEO and AEO
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Search is changing. It's no longer just about ranking on Google, it's about being the business AI tools recommend when customers ask for answers. That's AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), and your blog and email content are how you win at it. In this ...
MCBIA's 2026 Parade of Homes
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Marion County Building Industry Association 2026 Parade of Homes
Townsley Construction Model Home Ribbon Cutting
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Townsley Construction new model home - Ribbon Cutting
BECOMING: An Exhibition Opening Reception by Heather Dawn Batchelor and Valerie Lacefield
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Becoming explores the seasons that shape a life: love, identity, family, faith, loss, growth, reinvention, and the continual journey toward becoming more fully ourselves. Through Batchelor’s expressive abstraction and Lacefield’s figurative work, two ...
SCORE: Influencer Marketing for Small Business
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Want to grow your social media and attract more local customers? In this webinar, Nicole Rhea, MBA, professor, speaker, and influencer marketing expert, shares how businesses can partner with local influencers to create engaging content, increase ...
2026 Ocali Country Days Festival
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 7th – 8th with live music, historic displays, vendors, great food, unique crafts for sale and more. Visitors experience the Florida of yesteryear with Living ...
2026 Ocali Country Days Festival
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 7th – 8th with live music, historic displays, vendors, great food, unique crafts for sale and more. Visitors experience the Florida of yesteryear with Living ...
SCORE: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Cert. for Small Businesses and Subcontractors
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is rolling out through every new DoD contract, and it flows down from prime contractors to the small businesses that supply them. Beginning November 10, 2026, outside ...
SCORE: Making A.I. Do REAL Work For You
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this webinar we will quickly discover which phase of AI adoption you and your small business are in—and, more importantly, what you need to do next. During our time together, we’ll make practical updates to your preferred AI settings so your tools ...
SCORE: Attract Customers & Explode Your Sales
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ready to get customers knocking down your door? This power-packed session reveals proven marketing strategies that actually work. Learn how to identify your ideal customers, craft irresistible messaging, and choose the perfect marketing channels for ...
Carrabba's Italian Grill Antinori Wine Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable Wine Dinner featuring a selection of Antinori wines. The Antinori family has spent 26 generations crafting wines, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in Napa. Each pairing brings together rich ...
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: The Content Repurposing System: Create Once, Use Everywhere
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creating fresh content every week can feel like a full-time job but it doesn’t have to be! This workshop teaches you how to work smarter with your content by repurposing what you already have. You’ll learn how to turn one great idea into multiple ...
Women United Annual Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our 2026 Women United Annual Luncheon featuring guest speaker Florenza Lee! Proceeds benefit ReadingPals powered by United Way of Marion County. Tickets and sponsorships available at uwmc.org/women-united.
SCORE: Master Your Money: Financial Planning Made Simple
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Take control of your business finances once and for all! Demystify accounting and financial management with practical, easy-to-understand strategies. Learn to create essential financial statements including cash flow projections, income statements, ...
SCORE: Using Social Media to Grow Your Business
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
As a small business owner, social media can sometimes feel overwhelming, time-consuming, or even unproductive. With so many platforms, trends, content formats, and advertising options, it can be difficult to know where to focus your energy—or whether ...
Ribbon Cutting / Open House for Advanced Retreading Solutions
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
COME SEE WHAT IS NEW AT ADVANCED RETREADING SOLUTIONS A CLOSER LOOK AT RETREADING NOVEMBER 12 10:30 AM - 2 PM Tour the new facility, see the retread process firsthand, explore fleet retread solutions, and connect with our team 11am Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting / Open House for BCS Insulation LLC
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us to celebrate our new office and warehouse location from 4:30-6:30, with a Ribbon Cutting kickoff at 4:30.
SCORE: What Business Should You Be In?
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The idea of having your own business is enticing to many but it is often intimidating to take that step. Learn about the lifestyle impacts of being an entrepreneur versus the corporate world. Understand the passion and purpose that will need to ...
HABLEMOS DE NEGOCIOS – Seminario Virtual - CONQUISTA DIGITAL
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
HABLEMOS DE NEGOCIOS – CONQUISTA DIGITAL: DISEÑA, AUTOMATIZA Y CONQUISTA LAS REDES SOCIALES Aprenda a crear contenido visual impactante usando Canva, potenciar su creatividad con IA (Canva AI, Lumen5 y MidJourney) y aumentar el alcance y ventas a través de
SCORE: From Idea to Operation: Legal Foundations Every Florida Business Needs
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Turning an idea into a business requires more than enthusiasm and an available name. This session with Laurie Lee, 22+ year business attorney and President of The Legal Department, walks aspiring and early-stage Florida business owners through the ...
MCBIA's 2026 Parade of Homes
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Marion County Building Industry Association invites you to the highly anticipated 2026 Parade of Homes! This free event is MCBIA’s annual showcase in Ocala, Florida, featuring dozens of award-winning builders, newly constructed homes, and model ...
Friday Talks sponsored by Cogent Bank
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our new Friday Talks Lunch and Learn Series sponsored by Cogent Bank featuring Jenny Eggers with Jenny E Photography . 📅 Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 📍 Location: CEP Boardroom – 310 SE 3rd St 🕗 Lunch Served : ...
Free Monthly Memory Cafe
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Our Memory Cafés provide a welcoming space for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to relax, socialize, and enjoy meaningful activities together. Each cafe will be monthly themed, and refreshments will be served. Arts in Health Ocala Metro ...
SCORE: Value Creation Through Innovation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
For your business to compete, you must provide real value to your customers. But how do you stay at the leading edge? Get expert advice on ways to keep moving the yardsticks by innovation on many fronts. We will explore a framework that you can apply ...
Trinity Catholic High School's Jeans and Jerseys
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
et ready for one of Ocala’s best nights out at Trinity Catholic High School’s Jeans & Jerseys on Saturday, November 14th! Throw on your favorite jeans and team jersey and join us for the biggest tailgate in Ocala, featuring live music from Ocala’s own ...
Free Chair Movement Series at HCA Hospital
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Arts in Health Ocala Metro is proud to partner with HCA Florida Healthcare to launch a new chair-based movement series at designed specifically for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors – offering a supportive and accessible way to reconnect with ...
SCORE: Craft a Winning Business Plan That Gets Results
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Turn your business concept into an investor-ready masterpiece! Using our proven template system, you'll create a compelling business plan that opens doors to funding and partnerships. This intensive workshop walks you through each critical section, ...
SCORE: Finish Strong: How to Drive Revenue in November and December Without Burning Out
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Finish Strong: How to Drive Revenue in November and December Without Burning Out is a practical, year-end strategy session designed to help small business owners make the most of the final two months of the year without sacrificing their energy, joy, ...
SCORE: How They Buy: Selling to the Four Personality Styles
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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.
Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Brother's Keeper Soup Kitchen
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Brother's Keeper Soup Kitchen Ribbon Open House
Carrabba's Italian Grill Aged to perfection Bourbon Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a spirited celebration, where tradition ages beautifully. This five-course dinner brings together rustic Italian flavors and the spirit of small-batch bourbons, crafted by distilleries rooted in expertise. Each pairing showcases depth in ...
exCEPtional Mornings November 2026
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 ...
SCORE: Exempt, Non-Exempt or Independent Contractor?
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Misclassifying just one employee can cost your business over $50,000 in back wages, penalties, taxes, interest, and fines. What may seem like a simple classification mistake can quickly become an expensive legal and financial problem, particularly for ...
Ribbon Cutting for Advance Auto Parts - Ocala Grand Opening
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 11:00–11:30 AM as Advance Auto Parts celebrates the grand opening of our newest Ocala location! We invite members of the Ocala business community, local leaders, customers, and automotive professionals to ...
Carrabba's Italian Grill Aged to perfection Bourbon Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a spirited celebration, where tradition ages beautifully. This five-course dinner brings together rustic Italian flavors and the spirit of small-batch bourbons, crafted by distilleries rooted in expertise. Each pairing showcases depth in ...
SCORE: Develop an Unshakable Mindset: Stay Confident as You Build
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cultivate the quiet inner strength that turns ideal-client clarity, coffee chats, and daily activity into effortless momentum—without fear, doubt, or second-guessing. Come away a with simple mindset reframing that keep you resilient, focused, and ...
SCORE: The Strategic Growth Roadmap: Building a Better Plan for Business Growth
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Many business owners begin each year with ambitious goals yet struggle to make the progress they expected. Often, the challenge isn't a lack of effort or ideas. It's the absence of a structured approach to understanding where the business is today, ...
Ribbon Cutting for RISE Dispensary Belleview
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
RISE Dispensaries newest location in Belleview!
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - November 2026
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: Email Marketing Quick Start
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Email Marketing: can’t live with it, can't SURVIVE without it. Join email expert Ken Countess for this great webinar and see how to Build an Email from Start to Finish. In this webinar, you'll learn how to create high-performing emails from the ground ...
SCORE: Zeroing in on Specific Soft Skills for the Workplace
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
In this training, I cover communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, customer service, conflict resolution, respect & civility. It’s created for front-line workers who have to deal with customers and each other every day.
SCORE: Managing Your Non-Profit
6:00 PM - 9:00 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 ...
Business Finance Basics
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In this workshop, we discuss some banking basics for business, including why it is important to have a separate business account from a personal account, and we introduce a basic cash flow worksheet. We discuss how to grow your business through ...
SCORE: Unlock Business Funding: Get the Money You Need
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stop letting money problems hold your business back! Discover the insider secrets to securing business funding from someone who knows what lenders really want. Explore funding option available—from traditional loans to alternative financing—and learn ...
Tuesday Talks - December 2026
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Tuesday Talks, sponsored by Cogent Bank, 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 12/2
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? CEP 101 is a complimentary, must-attend orientation for all new partners. It also serves as a great refresher for those partners who ...
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: Bookkeeping: Using QuickBooks More Efficiently
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Streamline your finances with practical QuickBooks strategies that save time, reduce errors, and give you clearer insights into your business performance. Perfect for beginners and business owners looking to boost confidence in their bookkeeping process.
1 Million Cups Ocala Holiday Party
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 ...
Recharge Clinic Holiday Open House
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
ATTENTION OCALA VENDORS! We are hosting our 3rd annual Christmas shopping event celebrating amazing local retailers, crafters, and small businesses. FREE VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE Shop Small. Support Big.
Free Monthly Memory Cafe
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Our Memory Cafés provide a welcoming space for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to relax, socialize, and enjoy meaningful activities together. Each cafe will be monthly themed, and refreshments will be served. Arts in Health Ocala Metro ...
The Wes Wheeler Memorial Kiwanis Pancake Day
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Benefit for Camp Kiwanis summer kids camp
“Hablemos De Negocios” CONTABILIDAD SIN COMPLICACIONES
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
“Hablemos De Negocios” CONTABILIDAD SIN COMPLICACIONES Esta conferencia ofrece una guía clara y práctica para que los empresarios mantengan su contabilidad organizada y cumplan con sus responsabilidades fiscales en Florida. Aprenderá cómo realizar concilia
exCEPtional Mornings December 2026
7:30 AM - 9:30 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 ...
The Journey Bookstore 1 year Anniversary and Relocation Ribbon Cutting
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting: Relocation into The Paddock Mall and 1 Year Anniversary
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - December 2026
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: Start Using AI in Your Small Business for Competitive Edge
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Overview With all the hype in the news about the AI revolution, you may begin to wonder if your business is being left in the dust. This webinar will explore straightforward ways that any small business can benefit from applying AI as a tool to ...
Free Chair Movement Series at HCA Hospital
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Arts in Health Ocala Metro is proud to partner with HCA Florida Healthcare to launch a new chair-based movement series at designed specifically for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors – offering a supportive and accessible way to reconnect with ...