TBBHF Business Seminar Series is a series of professional business seminars hosted by the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center .

The series takes place throughout the summer and fall months with the larger seminar taking place during the annual Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival in January. The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Entrepreneur Advisory Board, are comprised of local professional business owners who encompass a vast amount of knowledge and skills to help you better your business. 

Upcoming Business Seminars

TBBHF BUSINESS SEMINAR

Empowering Black Entrepreneurs

Friday, January 5, 2024 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location (Limited seats available):

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
2101 E Palm Ave, Tampa, FL  33605
$10 Registration – In Person Only
Moderated by Leighton Kyler, the Peoplepreneur
Support from Nonprofit Business Development Organizations
  • Black Business Investment Fund – Tarneisha Peters
  • Hillsborough County Black Chamber of Commerce – Daryl Hych
  • SCORE – Paula Thomas
  • PFC Black Chamber of Commerce Tampa Bay – Sandy Pruitt
How to Protect Your Business 
  • Rolanda S. McDuffie, CPA
  • Shaunette Stokes, Esq
Small Business Owner Panel
  • 7th + Grove – Dr. Jamaris Glenn
  • TIG Insurance Services – Robert BrooksPFC

In honor of Bill Trotman

Bill Trotman, a native of Tampa, Florida, was born to entrepreneurial-minded parents where he developed a love for his community and a love for being a business owner. In 2007, he was introduced to board members of the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, cultivated a partnership, and introduced a financial workshop for the attendees of the festival. Bill eventually joined the Festival’s Board of Directors where he grew the Business and Financial Seminar from a one-man show to a seminar series and Signature Festival event that continues on today.

Privately, in March of 2020, Bill Trotman succumbed to his battle with cancer. The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and his TD Bank Family will forever be grateful for his contributions and will continue to honor his legacy. Rest in Peace Bill Trotman!

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