City of PSL to offer a free business expo for local entrepreneurs

Published on January 04, 2024

As part of its ongoing commitment to local economic growth and entrepreneur support, the City of Port St. Lucie Office of Business Tax is offering a free Pathway to Business Expo on Thursday, Jan. 18. 

Event details

• Date:Thursday, Jan. 18
• Time:9 a.m. to noon
• Venue:Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd.

The Business Expo aims to provide a platform for local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and collaborate. The event will feature an open forum where participants can engage with representatives from nearly two dozen agencies. This unique opportunity allows attendees to pose questions, seek advice and gain insights directly from experts in various fields. 

Representatives from the following federal, county, state and private agencies will be available, but not limited to:

• Saint Lucie County Property Appraiser
• Saint Lucie County Fire District, Fire Marshal
• Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
• Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
• Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
• Florida Department of Health
• Florida Department of Children and Families
• Florida Department of Management Services
• Florida Department of Financial Services
• Florida Department of Revenue
• The Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College
• Internal Revenue Service
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Department of Labor
• Small Business Administration, Veteran Business Outreach Center
• Office of the Secretary of Transportation
• Woodward, Kelly, Fulton, & Kaplan Law Firm

The free Business Expo is open to all local entrepreneurs, business owners and individuals interested in Port St. Lucie’s entrepreneurial landscape. Light refreshments will be offered. Attendees are encouraged to register to secure their spot at this impactful event. 

The Florida Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College sponsors the 2024 Pathway to Business Expo. 

For registration and further details, contact the Office of Business Tax by calling 772-344-4356, emailing Businesstax@cityofpsl.com or visiting www.CityofPSL.com/BusinessTax.