Strategic Planning Seminar

In partnership with the Economic Development Committee, the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2019 Strategic Planning Seminar Series. They have a total of 4 events throughout the year designed to provide pertinent educational programs and resources for the small businesses in our area.

This month, the topic is: Grow Your Business
Their speaker, Moses Ayiku from the Seminole State College Center for Business Development will cover “Building the Ultimate Business Plan” where you will learn:

• The value of a meaningful and realistic business plan, identify research methods for controlling risk
• Understand your competitive advantage
• Define a business strategy and marketing plan
• Map out operation and financial details
• Understand cost, volume, profit relationships as you create the sales and expense budget for 3 years
• Business Plan case study review and discussion
• Discover how to effectively present land, equipment, capital, and labor requirements
• Learn how to package your funding request to ensure your expectations are realized
• Includes “Ultimate Business Plan” software and workbook.

Questions? Contact Halie DeLoach at Halie@oviedowintersprings.org.

These series are proudly sponsored by Seminole State College Lee Campus, University of Central Florida, and Michael Collard Properties.

Stay tuned for the next 3 series:

• May 22nd- “How to Start A Business”
• August 21st- “Employee Benefits for the Small Business”
• November 20th- “Internships and Apprenticeships”

Free Church Building Workshop

MCCREE HOSTS FREE CHURCH BUILDING WORKSHOP 

McCree General Contractors & Architects is pleased to announce the “Building Your Church’s Future” workshop will be held 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on February 20, 2019, at McCree’s Orlando office at 500 E. Princeton Ave. The event is in partnership with the Greater Orlando Baptist Association (GOBA) and is designed for pastors, church planters and church leaders who may be planning to build or renovate a church, church school, campus expansion or multi-use building.

The content of the workshop is designed to give church leaders and planters an understanding of what’s involved in the financing, site selection, design and construction processes.

“Designing and building churches has always been one of the most rewarding parts of our business and our construction portfolio since our company began back in 1926,” said McCree CEO Richard McCree Jr. “Our team and the event speakers are very excited to have so many church leaders gather under one roof in hopes our combined experience in working with churches will help them in what they do best, building God’s kingdom.”

The topics and speaker list for the event include:

Financing a Build Out, Renovation or New Building 

David McLeod, Executive Vice President, United Legacy Bank

Tim Dunham, Sr., Vice President, United Legacy Bank

Finding a Space, Building or Land

John Crossman, CCIM, CRX, CEO, Crossman & Company

From Concept to Key, a 10-Step Process

Richard McCree Jr. P.E., CGC LEED-AP, CEO and President, McCree General Contracts & Architects

Designing and Renovating Church Spaces

Tom Griffin, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President, McCree General Contracts & Architects

Steward Neilson, Architectural Designer, McCree General Contracts & Architects

Jennifer Ramski, IIDA, IDAF Principal of Ramski & Co.

Attendees can register for free at www.church.builders. A door prize will be given and there will be a drawing for a free 1-hour walk-through and consultation for any church location with Richard McCree, Jr.

McCree has served the commercial construction needs of organizations in Central Florida since 1926. The McCree Enhanced Design-Build™ collaborative process removes several of the risks and complexities of construction projects away from the owner. The results are a smooth experience from start to finish saving all parties time, money, and hassles. For additional information, please visit www.mccree.com.