Ed Ellsasser, PGI President was asked to participate in a new program called Operation Startup through Hillsborough Community College. Operation Startup (OPSU) provides the Veteran start-up community with access to mentoring, educational programs, co-working, early stage business accelerator, events, and myriad networking opportunities. These services help mitigate factors that contribute to business failure, while increasing the likelihood of successful start-ups. Perhaps most importantly, the Operation Startup … Read More
The number one secret to networking! Shhh
Many people call themselves great networkers. They have many friends on Facebook or they have a lot of connections on LinkedIn but are they closing business? Are they translating those connections into sales? If you want to close business you have to develop relationships with the connections you meet networking. Here is the plan: When you have an initial sit … Read More
Volunteer at Gasparilla!
The Ryan Nece Foundation has been selected to participate in the Charity Beer Garden at the 2017 Gasparilla Day Parade on Saturday, January 28. This is a great volunteer opportunity – giving back, meeting new people, and a t-shirt! What could be better!? Now for the dets… We are in need of 60 volunteers to help us throughout the day in … Read More