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Meet Up and Rise Up in FL
Career resources, professional networking groups and business networking events abound in Florida, so you’ll have no issues meeting other pros in your industry. Florida is also a hub of national and statewide events and conferences that bring people from all over to exchange ideas.
It helps, of course, that Florida is the sunny destination people want to meet in! Florida’s professional development groups are easily accessible, whether by industry, interest, or region, it’s just a matter of making sure there’s enough time in your day to meet so many new people while still climbing your career ladder.
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CareerSource Florida Makes it Easy
With 100 career centers around the state, CareerSource Florida is a one-stop shop for forming new partnerships with other professionals through more than just exchanging business cards. Whether you’re looking to hire new talent for your small business or meet other leaders in your industry, contacting your local office is a logical – and convenient – first step. Offering business services and professional and business development tools, Florida career centers can help make the connections needed to succeed.
Meet Other Professionals in FL
Finding like-minded business professionals in Florida is easier than scanning LinkedIn for hours. Events and networking organizations that bring professionals face-to-face take place all over Florida. South Florida Professionals and Leadership Pensacola both provide access and networking opportunities for business relationships.
There are even specialized networks like South Florida’s Black Professionals Network and The Pride Chamber that unite communities and their business interests across Florida. Explore Florida’s regions to learn more about our business communities and the networking resources they offer at the local level.
Meeting & Greeting Professionals
Seminars and trade shows, large and small, happen in Florida every day. They cover a wide array of topics, from entrepreneurship to social media and digital marketing, creating business connections from all walks of life. Florida Realtors hosts regular events about the real estate industry while University of Central Florida organizes a broader spectrum of business events.
Then there’s the Florida Small Business Summit, which needs no explanation. With internationally acclaimed venues like the Orange County Convention Center and the Miami Convention Center, you’ll never be too far from an industry event that you won’t want to miss.
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