Federal, state and local government procurement is the largest target market in the world.The question is usually not "Does the government buy what you are selling?" It is more, "Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?" If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good growth opportunity for your business.The Government Contracting Overview seminar, presented by the APEX Accelerators at UCF in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UCF, is designed for established small business owners with some commercial momentum that are curious about government contracting, as well as business owners that may already be involved in government contracting. This workshop will present government contracting in three components: positioning for government contracting, developing reactive business development strategies and developing proactive business development strategies. Specifically, we will discuss registration requirements, social-economic certification opportunities, market research tools, Florida PTAC's "Bid-Match" system and what we refer to as the initial "marketing tool kit" for government contractors.Join us for this great learning opportunity!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1e6g4Tumh/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1e6g4Trwr/overview

If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This two-hour virtual seminar will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.Learn about the journey from pre-venture to startup to opening your business and cover:* Business legal entity selection * Registration and licensing * Marketing and branding * Sources of financing and capital * Business plan building * and more…Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1e6g4Tucv/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1e6g4Tucg/overview

Join us for a walk-in advising session led by two students who have study abroad experience! Get firsthand insights, tips, and advice on everything from choosing the right program to making the most of your time abroad. Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get inspired by fellow students who've been there. No appointment needed--just drop by!

Early writing is a critical part of emergent literacy, yet early childhood education often emphasizes transcription skills such as handwriting mechanics and spelling rather than meaning-making aspects of writing, such as composition. During this presentation, Dr. Margaret Quinn will focus on strategies for supporting and assessing young children's writing, specifically composing skills, highlighting the importance of fostering these skills at an early age. By providing meaningful writing opportunities, like those explored in this presentation, teachers can elevate children's writing abilities, build motivation and interest, and lay essential foundations for later literacy development. Attendees will gain insights into practical approaches that encourage children to write and foster a positive writing environment in the classroom.[Margaret F. Quinn](https://directory.education.tamu.edu/view/1770) is an associate professor at Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development, in the department of Teaching, Learning and Culture.*This event was originally scheduled for Sept. 26. It has been rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcOmhrj0pGt25ewmuyRj09i--JaqY1E75 Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcOmhrj0pGt25ewmuyRj09i--JaqY1E75 Registration Info: Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Title: Optical Thermodynamics on Nonlinear Multimode Systems Abstract: We provide an overview of recent developments in the field of optical thermodynamics of nonlinear multimode systems. Speaker bio: Demetri Christodoulides is an Endowed Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California. He received his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1986. After earning his doctorate degree, he joined Bellcore as a postdoctoral research fellow and was a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Lehigh University from 1988 to 2002. Between 2002 and 2022 he was a Pegasus Professor and the Cobb Family Endowed Chair at CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida. He has served as an associate editor for the IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics and JOSA B. He is a Fellow of APS and Optica. He is the recipient of the Optica's 2011 R.W. Wood Prize and 2018 Max Born Award, and of the 2023 Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science of APS.

You are invited to attend a half-day, interactive workshop focused on civil infrastructure needs, technologies and applications from four different continents. This event offers a platform to discuss recent technologies, state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practices from around the world with real-world applications such as bridges, roads and buildings. Speakers include: Eugen Bruhwiler - Professor, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne , Switzerland Tulio N. Bittencourt - Professor, University of Sao Paulo in Brazil Koshi Ozasa - Executive director, senior executive officer and director general of the construction bureau, West Nippon Expressway Company Limited, Japan Diogo Rodrigo Ribeiro - Professor, University of Porto, Portugal Masato Matsumoto - President and CEO of NEXCO-West USA Inc. in Virginia This event is co-sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers East Central Branch's Structural Engineering Institute and will count toward two professional development hours.