Please also see SPC's General Events page at SPC EVENTS.
Spring 2013 Graduation
May 4, 2013; 10:00 a.m.
Seminole Campus – Digitorium
St. Petersburg College will hold the Spring 2013 graduation ceremony at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Get your graduation day instructions.
Summer Term Begins
May 13, 2013
Midtown Campus "Welcome Back Event"
May 13, 2013; 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
Get the campus map.
Midtown Campus "Welcome Back Event"
May 16, 2013; 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Get the campus map.
Memorial Day – All Campuses Closed
May 27, 2013
The event information provided is updated regularly, but these events are not managed by SPC. Students are encouraged to confirm event times, locations and costs prior to attendance.
Tampa Bay Innovation Center
Start-Up Studio
Every Wednesday, May 1 - 29, 2013; 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Description: StartUp Studio 1.0 is about:
1. Scoping the business value of your idea or innovation
2. Using a structured methodology to explore business opportunities for the idea
3. Coaching you to explore the best possible options to move your idea forward
4. Sharing experiences and insights with other founders
StartUp Studio is a Program, not a Class:
1. This is a hands-on coaching program – not training. It's a dedicated space and time to work on the viability of your idea with guidance from expert coaches and feedback from other founders.
2. This is a program of 8 weeks for 3 hours each week. Each coaching clinic session is an interactive meeting, with founders presenting and discussing a specific aspect of the business value proposition for their ideas.
3. We use a best practice methodology known as So what? who cares? why you? It's based on visual models, maps and frameworks that Founders populate to explore the business value of their innovations.
4. Founders helping Founders – the program is open to Founders only. There are six to ten founders in a program. (note: Founders can bring a team member, but only if they are accompanied by the Founder).
Where: TBIC, 7887 Bryan Dairy Road, Building 100, Largo, FL
FREE | Register to Attend
Tampa Bay Innovation Center
eHub Monthly Lunch
May 2 | June 6 | July 11, 2013; 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Description: The eHub Lunch is an opportunity to:
- Network with your peers
- 3 minutes to introduce your company or startup
- Help each other become more successful by sharing obstacles & successes
For more information about the eHub, please visit http://www.tbinnovates.com/ehub.cfm.
For more information about the lunch, please contact Jen Suereth at suerethj@tbinnovates.com or (727) 547-7340.
Where: TBIC, 7887 Bryan Dairy Road, Building 100, Largo, FL
FREE | RSVP to Attend
Business Class: Growing a Business: Secrets of Success
May 2, 2013; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Description: Provided in partnership with the Tampa Bay Business Journal, this class will offer insight on planning, sales strategies, raising capital, and measuring results. Each participant will receive a gift certificate for a free four-week subscription to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, along with course materials.
Where: Pinellas County Economic Development, EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Largo, FL
$10.00 (includes course materials) | Register to Attend
Business Class: Starting a Business: Licenses, Permits and Legal Requirements
May 7, 2013; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Description: In order to operate your business, you must comply with a wide range of local, state and federal rules. We can give you the resources and tools to help you navigate through this process. Learn more detailed information on specific local permits, state requirements and federal licenses that your business may need.
Where: Pinellas County Economic Development, EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Largo, FL
$10.00 (includes course materials) | Register to Attend
Tampa Bay Inventors Council
Every other Wednesday: May 8 | June 12 & 26 | July 10, 24, 2013; 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Description: Focus Group for inventors to show their inventions.
Where: Tampa Bay Innovation Center, 7887 Bryan Dairy Road, Building 100, Largo, FL
FREE or $5.00 for Non-Members | RSVP to Attend
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Enter through the green enclosed stairwell)
"The Titans of Florida" Sponsored by Tampa Bay Technology Forum
May 9, 2013, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Description: This is a program that will feature a dynamic panel of C-level executives from some of the region's biggest companies. This event will highlight the super titan leaders that are growing companies doing business directly in our region and state. The panel will discuss numerous topics such as the states technology industry and economy, how their companies have grown into an industry leader, and how they have competed globally. We will also cover what these thought leader's vision is for the states technology community and advice for other tech companies looking to grow.
Where: Intercontinental Tampa, 4860 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33609
$$ | Register to attend
Business Class: Business Plans for Every Situation
Thursdays, May 9, August 8, December 12, 2013; 12:00—2:00 p.m.
Description: Whether you just want to stay on task, develop a solid plan for success, or satisfy lenders and investors, we can help you write a great business plan. We will show you how to choose the best format for your purpose, the relevant sections you will need to complete, how to find research and answers that help, and give you plenty of examples to make it as straight-forward and useful as possible. The registration fee includes course materials.
Where: Pinellas County Economic Development, EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Largo, FL
$25.00 (includes course materials) | Register to Attend
Tampa Bay Innovation Center
Start-Up Studio Open House
May 16, 2013; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Description: What is StartUp Studio? Learn about StartUp Studio 1.0 and 2.0 and the methodologies behind these exciting new programs
- Meet the Certified Coaches
- Tour the Innovation Center
- Enjoy light refreshments
- Learn about veteran scholarships
Where: TBIC, 7887 Bryan Dairy Road, Building 100, Largo, FL
Tampa Bay Innovation Center
StartUp Xchange
May 20 | June 11, 2013; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Description: StartUp Xchange is an informal program designed to help innovators and entrepreneurs meet and learn from each other and from Tampa Bay Innovation Center mentors whose experience can help further their idea/start-up company. Come join the Tampa Bay Innovation Center for StartUp Xchange with your questions, buy a drink, have a seat with a mentor and other entrepreneurs and join the conversation!
Where: TBD
FREE | RSVP to Attend
Business Class: Doing Business with Pinellas County & Understanding Women, Veteran, and Minority Business Certification
May 23, 2013; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Description: Pinellas County's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program ensures local small businesses have opportunities to participate in the competitive process for County contracts. This seminar provides information about the County purchasing system as well as personal assistance with the registration process for doing business with Pinellas County. Additionally, participants are welcome to stay for the second hour to learn how to complete the State of Florida Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) application and discover opportunities available for women, minority, and service-disabled veteran owned firms in both the government and private sectors.
Where: Pinellas County Economic Development, EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Largo, FL
$10.00 (includes course materials) | Register to Attend
Business Class: Doing Business with the Federal Government
May 30, 2013; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Description: Ready... Set... Sell to the Federal Government! The USF Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will provide information on how to register with the Federal Government, how to locate federal opportunities, the steps necessary to obtain federal certifications, and much more.
Where: Pinellas County Economic Development, EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Largo, FL
$25.00 (includes course materials) | Register to Attend
