Business Boot Camp Training Sessions
Opening Doors: Understanding Zoning Before You Open Your Business
Learn how zoning impacts business location decisions, permits, approvals, and requirements before opening your business.
The Opening Doors Workshop Series is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand Orange County services and processes that may impact their business.
Topics include:
- Understanding zoning before signing a lease
- Determining whether a location is appropriate for your business type
- Variances and special exceptions
- Business Tax Receipt (BTR) considerations
- Common zoning and land use issues businesses encounter
Q&A session included.
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: East Orange Community Center, 12050 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826
Registration link: Opening Doors: Understanding Zoning Before You Open Your Business Tickets, Monday, July 13 • 6 PM - 7:30 PM | Eventbrite
Opening Doors: Understanding Building Safety Requirements for Your Business
Learn building safety requirements, inspections, permits, and occupancy considerations before opening your business.
The Opening Doors Workshop Series is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand Orange County services and processes that may impact their business.
Topics include:
- Understanding building safety requirements before opening a business
- Building permits and plan review processes
- Commercial inspections and occupancy requirements
- Common building code considerations for businesses
- Resources available through Orange County Building Safety staff
Q&A session included.
Time: 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: East Orange Community Center, 12050 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826
Registration link: Opening Doors: Understanding Building Safety Requirements for Your Business Tickets, Wednesday, July 15 • 6 PM - 7:30 PM | Eventbrite
Opening Doors: Understanding Small Business Development Opportunities
Explore small business development resources, growth opportunities, and support services available to entrepreneurs.
The Opening Doors Workshop Series is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand Orange County services and processes that may impact their business.
Topics include:
- Small business development resources and support services
- Business planning and growth opportunities
- Entrepreneur assistance programs and partner resources
- Strategies for strengthening and expanding your business
- Resources available to support long-term business success
Q&A session included.
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Meadow Woods Recreation Center, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle Orlando, FL 32824
Registration link: Opening Doors: Understanding Small Business Development Opportunities Tickets, Wednesday, July 22 • 6 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite
Opening Doors: Understanding Procurement Opportunities with Orange County
Learn how to identify procurement opportunities and connect with Orange County contracting resources.
The Opening Doors Workshop Series is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand Orange County services and processes that may impact their business.
Topics include:
- Understanding procurement opportunities with Orange County
- Vendor registration and supplier requirements
- How to identify contracting and solicitation opportunities
- Resources available to help businesses compete for contracts
- Building relationships and connecting with procurement staff
Q&A session included.
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Location: Meadow Woods Recreation Center, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle Orlando, FL 32824
Registration link: Opening Doors: Understanding Procurement Opportunities with Orange County Tickets, Wednesday, July 29 • 6 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite