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ENTERCIRCLE 2023 AT A GLANCE
25+
SPEAKERS
With motivating stories from a variety of industries and backgrounds​.
250+
ATTENDEES
From all over Northeast Florida and from several area high schools.
15+ STARTUP PITCHES
From the JVC, the Premier Business Showcase and local high school students.
BROAD REPRESENTATION
​From private, government, non-profit, education sectors, and local Chambers of Commerce.
MORE HIGHLIGHTS
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St. Johns County Proclaimed Sapna Foundation EnterCircle: Entrepreneurship Week at "the link."
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Inspired women leaders to celebrate International Women Entrepreneurship Day.
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Just in time for National Entrepreneur's Day (Nov 25) and Women's Entrepreneurship Day.
November 14, 2023
JVC SHOWDOWN
SPEAKERS
JANET WYLIE
Engineer, Entrepreneur
NASHON NICKS
Candidate for City Council
DAN BENDER
Founder & Managing Director,
Ironclad AF
JULIET NEGRETE ANDERSON
Founder, OnPay Solutions
Day two at EnterCircle featured the Premier Business Showcase and Awards Night. Highlights included a pitch competition, Community Growth Awards for Grace Aerospace, Pinnacle Communications Group, and ProfileGorilla, and a bustling business expo. The event also featured an address from County Administrator Joy Andrews, who provided valuable insights on the future of the St. Johns County.
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Cocktails for a Cause charity networking was help in support of the Northeast Florida Regional STEM2Hub, an organization dedicated to giving students in our region quality access to STEM2 education.
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November 15, 2023
PREMIER BUSINESS SHOWCASE
SPEAKERS
JOY ANDREWS
County Administrator, St. Johns County
MELISSA WRIGHT
Director of Community Relations and Partnership,
Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub
November 16, 2023
YOUTH SYMPOSIUM
the link hosted students from four St. Johns County high school career academies, providing insights from speakers on various topics, including valuable advice on shaping their futures. The school district's Career and Technical Education department facilitated the students' involvement.
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Topics:
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"How to Find Purpose as a Teen" - Father Rich Pagano
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“Why I Became the Largest Tropical Smoothie Café Franchise Owner in the USA" - Nick Crouch, DYNE Hospitality Group
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Mission Driven Entrepreneurship - Frank Benedetto, The HoneyBadger Project
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“Finding Your Career in St. Johns County" - Scott Maynard, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
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"Charting Your Own Course: Finding Purpose in Business and Life" - Jay Owen, Business Builders
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SpaceX Launch and Recovery Operations - Marc Montemerlo, SpaceX
Students had the choice to take part in several interactive breakout sessions and workshops.
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"Healthcare Problems: It's not complicated. But it should be" Maarten Rotman, Mayo Clinic​
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"​Dollars and Dreams Masterclass: Designing your Ultimate Financial Game Plan" Adam Lowe​
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"Design Thinking for Rapid Innovation" Emily Skywark, CVS Health
Youth Symposium
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
SPEAKERS
FR. RICH PAGANO
St. John Paul II
NICK CROUCH
Co-CEO and Founder, DYNE Hospitality Group
FRANK BENEDETTO
Founder, The HoneyBadger Project
SCOTT MAYNARD
VP Economic Development, St. Johns Chamber of Commerce
JAY OWEN
CEO, Business Builders
MARC MONTEMERLO
Senior Marine Compliance Engineer, SpaceX
MAARTEN ROTMAN
Entrepreneurial Education Manager, Mayo Clinic
EMILY SKYWARK
Strategy and Portfolio Manager, CVS Health
ADAM LOWE
President, Adam Lowe
November 17, 2023
WOMEN'S DAY
Women's Day stands as a cornerstone within the yearly EnterCircle summit. The event showcased speakers spanning diverse industries and professions, all with the aim of providing valuable insights to attendees embarking on their entrepreneurial ventures.
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Topics:
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Leadership Lessons from a former female football Player - Jan Spence, Jan Spence and Associates
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"Achieving Success and Purpose in my Career" - Neera Shetty, PGA Tour
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Biblical & Experiential Perspective to Purpose - Fr. Rich Pagano, St. John Paul II
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"Growth Against All Odds" - Sonya Morales-Marchisillo, Pinnacle Communications Group​
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"Becoming Bank Loan Ready" - Tillery Durbin
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"Financial Matters" - Tina Bodnar, First Horizon Private Bank
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Women in Business Panel
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Jessica Funke Ho, Urban Youth Park​
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Pauline Sevigny, Grace Aerospace
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Dr. Prasanthi Reddy, Rainbow Pediatric Center
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"The Art and Science of Happiness" - Amy Dix, Authority Speakers Agency
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"Defining Success on Your Own Terms" - Carolynn Castillo, Absolute Top Dollar
SPEAKERS
JAN SPENCE
Professional Speaker,
Jan Spence and Associates
NEERA SHETTY
Executive VP of Social Responsibility,
PGA Tour
FR. RICH PAGANO
St. John Paul II
SONYA MORALES-MARCHISILLO
CEO & Founder,
Pinnacle Communications Group
TILLERY DURBIN
Assistant VP of Business Lending,
121 Financial
TINA BODNAR
Private Banking Relationship Manager,
First Horizon Private Bank
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JESSICA FUNKE HO
Founder, Urban Youth Park
PAULINE SEVIGNY
President, Grace Aerospace
DR. PRASANTHI REDDY
Founder,
Rainbow Pediatric Center
AMY DIX
Co-Founder, Choose Happy, Authority speakers Agency
CAROLYNN CASTILLO
CEO, Absolute Top Dollar
JR. BUSINESS FAIR
November 18, 2023
EnterCircle is not just for established professionals, but it is designed to have something for every stage of the entrepreneurship cycle.
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Children under 15 were given the experience of launching a startup of their own creation. The entrepreneurial experience was alive and well with enterprising ideas like a small blimp for neighborhood advertising, personalized cups and tumblers, car detailing, and a classic lemonade stand.
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Parents and community members came out to support the youth and see all of the hard work they put into building their businesses!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
