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SUMMARY:2026 Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Jay Rogers\, Jr.\, CEO and Co-Founder of Hadd
 y\n\nCost: $99\n\nCelebrate the outstanding achievements of small busines
 ses within our 10-County Tampa Bay region at the Florida SBDC at USF Annua
 l Business Awards! This signature event honors the entrepreneurial spirit 
 and recognizes the success of our small business clients\, the excellence 
 of our dedicated staff\, and the invaluable contributions of our partners.
 \n\nOur keynote speaker\, John "Jay" B. Rogers\, Jr.\, CEO &amp\; Co-Found
 er of Haddy\, grew up a lover of woodworking\, machines\, and a student of
  industry\; his grandfather owned the legendary Indian Motorcycle Company\
 , founded concrete and steel giant Texas Industries\, and was the first Cu
 mmins Engine Distributor in the United States. Jay's grandfather is also c
 redited with saving the Public Broadcasting System during the Nixon Admini
 stration and co-founding the Children's Television Workshop\, which is bes
 t known for Sesame Street. In embracing his family legacy of manufacturing
  and innovation\, Jay has added his military leadership\, entrepreneurship
 \, and education\, in order to hand-select a team of co-founders and set f
 orth on a most ambitious plan: Creating Haddy - manufacturer of heroic\, b
 eautiful\, durable furniture for retailers\, to their design\, built local
 ly in the most resilient and sustainable manner.\n\nThe U.S. Small Busines
 s Administration (SBA) will also present their prestigious SBA Small Busin
 ess Awards during this event.\n\nEnjoy a day of inspiration\, connection\,
  and celebration:\n\n 	Networking Opportunities: Connect with small busine
 ss owners\, partners\, and colleagues.\n 	Exhibitor Booths: Explore resour
 ces and services from key business partners.\n 	Lunch Included: Share a me
 al with fellow attendees.\n 	Celebration of Excellence: Honor the innovato
 rs and leaders shaping Florida’s economy.\n\nClick Here for more informa
 tion!
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CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
LOCATION:USF Marshall Center\, 4103 USF Cedar Circle\, Second Floor - 2100 
 AB\, Tampa\,\, FL\, 33620\, United States
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