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Monstober at The Joint Chiropractic Ocala | Free* Initial Visit in Costume
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Looking for something fun to do in Ocala this October? Monstober is taking over The Joint Chiropractic Ocala at Gaitway Plaza all month long! Throughout October, our Ocala chiropractic team is celebrating with costumes, treats, giveaways and surprises ...
JK Renewables- Commercial Solar
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TURN YOUR ELECTRIC BILL INTO A BUSINESS ASSET Join Misty Rose Hayes with Jk Renewables for an informative Commercial Solar Lunch and Learn designed specifically for business owners, property owners, and decision makers. REDUCE MONTHLY OPERATING ...
Tuesday Talks - October 2026
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Tuesday Talks, sponsored by Cogent Bank, feature CEP Partners sharing their expertise on a variety of business education and personal development topics. Typically held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8:15am in the CEP Board Room, a light ...
Ribbon Cutting for Suncoast Credit Union's Ocala Branch
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ribbon Cutting: Suncoast Credit Union
SCORE: Overworked, Underappreciated, Over It? Take Charge of Your Career
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Have you been laid off, feel trapped in your job, uncertain about your future and believe there are no other options available? In this webinar, you will reflect on the shifts in the traditional job market, understand your career options and learn how ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Series: Operational Scaling: Have You Outgrown Your Current Systems?
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Discover the signs that your business is ready for an operational upgrade. Discover how to assess your workflows, select the ideal tools, and optimize your systems to support growth without compromising efficiency. Incorporate Scaling Graph & Model. Speake
SCORE: Which Digital Marketing Platforms & Strategies Work in 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Leveraging digital marketing channels
SCORE: Stop Posting, Start Profiting: How Email Beats Social Every Time
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
How Email Beats Social Media
Real Property Management Diversified Realtor Lunch & Learn
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RPM Diversified Realtor Lunch & Learn
Ribbon Cutting for Marley's Pet Retreat Grand Opening
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for our Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of Marley's Pet Retreat!
Florida Feast hosted by MCBIA
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Florida Feast benefitting The ARC of Marion, Interfaith Emergency Services, The Rock Program, and Lotus Marion
SCORE: Master Your Money: Financial Planning Made Simple
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Financial Planning Made Simple
Free Monthly Memory Cafe
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Our Memory Cafés provide a welcoming space for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to relax, socialize, and enjoy meaningful activities together. Each cafe will be monthly themed, and refreshments will be served. Arts in Health Ocala Metro ...
All-Breed Horse Capital Parade, presented by Pat Myers Electric
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
A horse parade to showcase all the breeds and disciplines from within the industry that call the Horse Capital their home
Gentle Carousel's Gala and Legendary Nashville Singer Songwriters Concert
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gentle Carousel's Black and White Gala and Legendary Nashville Singer Songwriters Concert on October 10th will support the work of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses. The charity has never charged for a single visit in the last 30 years. It will ...
SCORE: How to Create and Leverage the Power of Business Credit
6:00 PM - 7:25 PM
Starting a business requires money, which usually comes from the pockets of the owners. But using personal credit cards and personal loans to build a business can be dangerous, as personal credit is limited, and the more you use it, the worse your ...
Bath & Body Works Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the grand reopening of Bath & Body Works at Paddock Mall! Following an extensive renovation, Bath & Body Works is unveiling a fresh new store design featuring interactive product testing, dedicated shopping zones for body care, ...
“Hablemos De Negocios” TU NEGOCIO - PUNTOS DE VENTAS
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
“Hablemos De Negocios”: TU NEGOCIO - PUNTOS DE VENTAS Esta conferencia le mostrará cómo transformar sus puntos de venta físicos y virtuales en motores de crecimiento mediante estrategias efectivas en Facebook, WhatsApp, Shopify y Amazon. Aprenderá técnicas
Carrabba's Italian Grill Beyond the Label Wine Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for our pairing event celebrating the wines of Orin Swift. While Orin Swift is known for its iconic bottle designs, this evening invites you to go Beyond the Label. Discover what happens when their incredible wines are perfectly paired with ...
SCORE: AI-Driven Social Media: Train AI to Plan and Write Your Posts
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
AI-Driven Social Media
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: From Ideas to Impact: Building a Content Strategy that Actually Works
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Building Content Strategy
IMPACT Lender Matchmaker
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ARE YOU EREADY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? The IMPACT Lender Matchmaker event is designed to connect Marion County small business owners with lending partners to foster access to capital, strengthen banking relationships, and support business growth. This ...
SCORE: Craft a Winning Business Plan That Gets Results
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Crafting a winning business plan
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - October 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A community staple for over 3-decades, Business After Hours is the CEP's cornerstone networking event. It's held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Join several hundred fellow CEP partners for casual networking, along with food, beverage, & door ...
Halloween Glow Ball Golf Tournament
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ocala Fort King Breakfast Lions Club, Inc. Halloween Glow Golf fundraiser
Art in Business Exhibition
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
MCA's Art in Business Open House at Renasant Bank | Featuring the ART of Stacie Rae Pedrick Renasant Bank invites you to join us on Thursday, October 15 for a special Open House celebrating our inaugural exhibition through Marion Cultural Alliance’s ...
Ribbon Cutting for Transforming Lives Chiropractic
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Ribbon Cutting celebrating 3 years in the community and 1 year in this location!
SCORE: Supervising Others: A Survival Guide for the New Supervisor
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Supervising Others
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for La Dolce Vita Café
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
La Dolce Vita Cafe Grand Opening
Putt Putt Palooza with Ocala Business Leaders
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ocala’s favorite mini-golf fundraiser is back for another morning of friendly competition, community fun, and giving back! PUTT PUTT PALOOZA returns October 17th, bringing local businesses, friends, and families together to hit the course for a ...
7th Annual Free Gas Giveaway
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Our 7th Annual Free Gas Giveaway, in partnership with Revealing Truth Ministries Outreach Christian Center and Wawa is Saturday, October 17 @ 10AM. We will give $20 of free gas to the first 100 cars! Last year we served 123 families with free gas.⛽️ ...
Free Chair Movement Series at HCA Hospital
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Arts in Health Ocala Metro is proud to partner with HCA Florida Healthcare to launch a new chair-based movement series at designed specifically for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors – offering a supportive and accessible way to reconnect with ...
SCORE: Filling Your Sales Pipeline: How to Find and Meet Your Ideal Clients
12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fill Your Sales Pipeline
SCORE: AMA: Ask Me Anything! For Newly Formed Nonprofit Leaders
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
You’ve launched your nonprofit—now what?
exCEPtional Mornings October 2026
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
exCEPtional Mornings is held the third Wednesday of each month, exclusively for CEP partners and their guests. Tickets for CEP partners are just $15 per person with advance reservations or $20 at the door. There is a 24-hour cancellation ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: Is Your Workplace Culture Putting You at Risk? Navigating the New HR Landscape
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Navigating new HR Landscape
Carrabba's Italian Grill Beyond the Label Wine Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for our pairing event celebrating the wines of Orin Swift. While Orin Swift is known for its iconic bottle designs, this evening invites you to go Beyond the Label. Discover what happens when their incredible wines are perfectly paired with ...
SCORE:Scaling Your SMBs Through the Power of Customer Engagement
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Scaling Your SMBs
Belleview Business After Hours - October
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Belleview Business After Hours is a premier event where you can build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. Whether you're a seasoned CEP partner or just starting out, this event offers an ideal ...
IMPACT Procurement Academy Series
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Procurement Readiness This series is designed to support and empower small business owners and contractors, while also providing our speakers with a platform to expand their visibility, connect with new audiences, and generate valuable business ...
The Future of Healthcare: What if the next breakthrough in healthcare isn’t another pill or ingredient, but a signal?
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tired of living with an ongoing health challenge and wondering if there’s more to the story than simply managing symptoms? Join us and explore a fascinating area of modern science: cellular communication and the role that signals play in how our ...
Horse-O-Ween, Equine Industry Expo & Hobby Horse Equestrian Games, presented by Pat Myers Electric
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Equine Industry Expo & Hobby Horse equestrian Games
SMA Soiree: Where Mind Meets Mission – SMA Healthcare Foundation Fundraiser
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join the SMA Healthcare Foundation for SMA Soiree: Where Mind Meets Mission, an unforgettable evening of entertainment, fine dining, and philanthropy in support of behavioral healthcare. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, plated dinner, live ...
Brothers Keeper Legacy Weekend Dinner & Golf Classic
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Brother's Keeper Legacy Weekend
SCORE: From One Good Campaign to a Marketing System That Grows Your Business
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A marketing system that consistently produces results
From Startup to Stand Out: Your Blueprint for Business and Credit Success
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Blueprint for Business and Credit Success
Belleview on the Rise - October 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Belleview on the Rise is a recurring monthly gathering designed to connect business leaders, community members, and local stakeholders.
CEP 101 Partner Orientation
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Are you a new partner or do you need a refresher on how you can maximize your benefits and services offered by the CEP? CEP 101 is a complimentary, must-attend orientation for all new partners. It also serves as a great refresher for those partners who ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: The Toxic Workplace Playbook: How Culture Breaks Down and Spreads
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Toxic Workplace Cultures
Miller & Sons Plumbing 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Miller & Sons Plumbing, Inc.10 year Anniversary
Applaud The Arts
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
An Anniversary Gala Celebrating 25 Years of Marion Cultural Alliance Join us for an unforgettable evening at Applaud the Arts: 25th Anniversary Gala, a formal celebration marking 25 years of artistic excellence and cultural impact in Marion County. ...
Carrabba's Italian Grill Cellar's Glow Halloween Wine Dinner
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This Halloween Wine Dinner event brings bewitching thrills and an eerie glow from the wine cellar, featuring four scary-delicious courses paired with delectable wines. New flavors await around every turn. Join us and savor the night...if you dare! ...
Ribbon Cutting - Shuttleliner Medical Transport
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Shuttleliner Medical Transport Ribbon Cutting
SCORE: Are You Meant for Self-Employment? Take the Quiz & Find Out!
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Are You Meant for Self-Employment? Take the Quiz & Find Out! Are you an exceptional individual who feels a strong call to become self-employed? Do you have a deep desire to be of service to others through a unique business? Are you insightful, ...
SCORE: Launch Your Dream Business with Confidence
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stop dreaming and start building! Transform your business idea into reality with this comprehensive launch blueprint. You'll walk away with a clear roadmap to navigate legal structures, licensing, taxes, and insurance like a pro. Discover the secrets ...
Tuesday Talks - November 2026
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Tuesday Talks, sponsored by Cogent Bank, feature CEP Partners sharing their expertise on a variety of business education and personal development topics. Typically held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8:15am in the CEP Board Room, a light ...
SCORE: Networking Works
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Many business theories were created by people who have never actually worked in, operated, or built a real business. While theory has its place, running a business requires more than concepts, frameworks, and textbook strategies. It requires practical ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Ribbon Cutting for Miracle Hands
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Miracle Hands! Miracle Hands has proudly provided compassionate in-home care services to individuals and families throughout our community. We are excited to celebrate this new chapter and ...
IMPACT Procurement Academy Series
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The IMPACT Procurement Series (including the IMPACT Construction Academy) at the Ocala CEP’s Power Plant Business Incubator is a training program designed to help small businesses become "procurement-ready" The program provides the technical skills, ...
SCORE: When Banks Say No
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
It’s tough for small businesses to get funding. In fact, 80-85% of small business loan requests are denied by banks. So, what’s a small business owner to do when the bank says no? Find alternative funding sources! “When Banks Say No” provides an ...
SCORE: AI Content That Gets Found: Blogging and Email for SEO and AEO
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Search is changing. It's no longer just about ranking on Google, it's about being the business AI tools recommend when customers ask for answers. That's AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), and your blog and email content are how you win at it. In this ...
Townsley Construction Model Home Ribbon Cutting
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Townsley Construction new model home - Ribbon Cutting
BECOMING: An Exhibition Opening Reception by Heather Dawn Batchelor and Valerie Lacefield
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Becoming explores the seasons that shape a life: love, identity, family, faith, loss, growth, reinvention, and the continual journey toward becoming more fully ourselves. Through Batchelor’s expressive abstraction and Lacefield’s figurative work, two ...
SCORE: Influencer Marketing for Small Business
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Want to grow your social media and attract more local customers? In this webinar, Nicole Rhea, MBA, professor, speaker, and influencer marketing expert, shares how businesses can partner with local influencers to create engaging content, increase ...
2026 Ocali Country Days Festival
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 7th – 8th with live music, historic displays, vendors, great food, unique crafts for sale and more. Visitors experience the Florida of yesteryear with Living ...
2026 Ocali Country Days Festival
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 7th – 8th with live music, historic displays, vendors, great food, unique crafts for sale and more. Visitors experience the Florida of yesteryear with Living ...
SCORE: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Cert. for Small Businesses and Subcontractors
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is rolling out through every new DoD contract, and it flows down from prime contractors to the small businesses that supply them. Beginning November 10, 2026, outside ...
SCORE: Making A.I. Do REAL Work For You
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this webinar we will quickly discover which phase of AI adoption you and your small business are in—and, more importantly, what you need to do next. During our time together, we’ll make practical updates to your preferred AI settings so your tools ...
SCORE: Attract Customers & Explode Your Sales
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ready to get customers knocking down your door? This power-packed session reveals proven marketing strategies that actually work. Learn how to identify your ideal customers, craft irresistible messaging, and choose the perfect marketing channels for ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: The Content Repurposing System: Create Once, Use Everywhere
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creating fresh content every week can feel like a full-time job but it doesn’t have to be! This workshop teaches you how to work smarter with your content by repurposing what you already have. You’ll learn how to turn one great idea into multiple ...
SCORE: Master Your Money: Financial Planning Made Simple
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Take control of your business finances once and for all! Demystify accounting and financial management with practical, easy-to-understand strategies. Learn to create essential financial statements including cash flow projections, income statements, ...
SCORE: Using Social Media to Grow Your Business
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
As a small business owner, social media can sometimes feel overwhelming, time-consuming, or even unproductive. With so many platforms, trends, content formats, and advertising options, it can be difficult to know where to focus your energy—or whether ...
Ribbon Cutting / Open House for BCS Insulation LLC
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us to celebrate our new office and warehouse location from 4:30-6:30, with a Ribbon Cutting kickoff at 4:30.
SCORE: What Business Should You Be In?
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The idea of having your own business is enticing to many but it is often intimidating to take that step. Learn about the lifestyle impacts of being an entrepreneur versus the corporate world. Understand the passion and purpose that will need to ...
HABLEMOS DE NEGOCIOS – Seminario Virtual - CONQUISTA DIGITAL
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
HABLEMOS DE NEGOCIOS – CONQUISTA DIGITAL: DISEÑA, AUTOMATIZA Y CONQUISTA LAS REDES SOCIALES Aprenda a crear contenido visual impactante usando Canva, potenciar su creatividad con IA (Canva AI, Lumen5 y MidJourney) y aumentar el alcance y ventas a través de
SCORE: From Idea to Operation: Legal Foundations Every Florida Business Needs
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Turning an idea into a business requires more than enthusiasm and an available name. This session with Laurie Lee, 22+ year business attorney and President of The Legal Department, walks aspiring and early-stage Florida business owners through the ...
Friday Talks sponsored by Cogent Bank
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our new Friday Talks Lunch and Learn Series sponsored by Cogent Bank featuring Jenny Eggers with Jenny E Photography . 📅 Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 📍 Location: CEP Boardroom – 310 SE 3rd St 🕗 Lunch Served : ...
Free Monthly Memory Cafe
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Our Memory Cafés provide a welcoming space for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to relax, socialize, and enjoy meaningful activities together. Each cafe will be monthly themed, and refreshments will be served. Arts in Health Ocala Metro ...
SCORE: Value Creation Through Innovation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
For your business to compete, you must provide real value to your customers. But how do you stay at the leading edge? Get expert advice on ways to keep moving the yardsticks by innovation on many fronts. We will explore a framework that you can apply ...
Trinity Catholic High School's Jeans and Jerseys
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
et ready for one of Ocala’s best nights out at Trinity Catholic High School’s Jeans & Jerseys on Saturday, November 14th! Throw on your favorite jeans and team jersey and join us for the biggest tailgate in Ocala, featuring live music from Ocala’s own ...
Free Chair Movement Series at HCA Hospital
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Arts in Health Ocala Metro is proud to partner with HCA Florida Healthcare to launch a new chair-based movement series at designed specifically for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors – offering a supportive and accessible way to reconnect with ...
SCORE: Craft a Winning Business Plan That Gets Results
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Turn your business concept into an investor-ready masterpiece! Using our proven template system, you'll create a compelling business plan that opens doors to funding and partnerships. This intensive workshop walks you through each critical section, ...
SCORE: Finish Strong: How to Drive Revenue in November and December Without Burning Out
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Finish Strong: How to Drive Revenue in November and December Without Burning Out is a practical, year-end strategy session designed to help small business owners make the most of the final two months of the year without sacrificing their energy, joy, ...
SCORE: How They Buy: Selling to the Four Personality Styles
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Every client has their own decision-making style. This session equips you with the tools to decode the four major personality types, adapt your pitch to match their preferences, and dramatically improve your sales results.
Ribbon Cutting and Reception for Brother's Keeper Soup Kitchen
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Brother's Keeper Soup Kitchen Ribbon Open House
exCEPtional Mornings November 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
exCEPtional Mornings is held the third Wednesday of each month, exclusively for CEP partners and their guests. Tickets for CEP partners are just $15 per person with advance reservations or $20 at the door. There is a 24-hour cancellation ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
SCORE: Exempt, Non-Exempt or Independent Contractor?
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Misclassifying just one employee can cost your business over $50,000 in back wages, penalties, taxes, interest, and fines. What may seem like a simple classification mistake can quickly become an expensive legal and financial problem, particularly for ...
SCORE: Develop an Unshakable Mindset: Stay Confident as You Build
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cultivate the quiet inner strength that turns ideal-client clarity, coffee chats, and daily activity into effortless momentum—without fear, doubt, or second-guessing. Come away a with simple mindset reframing that keep you resilient, focused, and ...
SCORE: The Strategic Growth Roadmap: Building a Better Plan for Business Growth
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Many business owners begin each year with ambitious goals yet struggle to make the progress they expected. Often, the challenge isn't a lack of effort or ideas. It's the absence of a structured approach to understanding where the business is today, ...
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - November 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A community staple for over 3-decades, Business After Hours is the CEP's cornerstone networking event. It's held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Join several hundred fellow CEP partners for casual networking, along with food, beverage, & door ...
SCORE: Email Marketing Quick Start
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Email Marketing: can’t live with it, can't SURVIVE without it. Join email expert Ken Countess for this great webinar and see how to Build an Email from Start to Finish. In this webinar, you'll learn how to create high-performing emails from the ground ...
SCORE: Zeroing in on Specific Soft Skills for the Workplace
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
In this training, I cover communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, customer service, conflict resolution, respect & civility. It’s created for front-line workers who have to deal with customers and each other every day.
SCORE: Managing Your Non-Profit
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Managing a nonprofit organization is different from managing a for-profit operation. While traditional management and administrative skills are required, nonprofit organizations require additional consideration due to engagement of the Board of ...
Business Finance Basics
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In this workshop, we discuss some banking basics for business, including why it is important to have a separate business account from a personal account, and we introduce a basic cash flow worksheet. We discuss how to grow your business through ...
SCORE: Unlock Business Funding: Get the Money You Need
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stop letting money problems hold your business back! Discover the insider secrets to securing business funding from someone who knows what lenders really want. Explore funding option available—from traditional loans to alternative financing—and learn ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Tuesday Talks - December 2026
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Tuesday Talks, sponsored by Cogent Bank, feature CEP Partners sharing their expertise on a variety of business education and personal development topics. Typically held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8:15am in the CEP Board Room, a light ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Series: Bookkeeping: Using QuickBooks More Efficiently
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Streamline your finances with practical QuickBooks strategies that save time, reduce errors, and give you clearer insights into your business performance. Perfect for beginners and business owners looking to boost confidence in their bookkeeping process.
1 Million Cups Ocala Holiday Party
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
IMPACT Procurement Academy Series
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Procurement Readiness This series is designed to support and empower small business owners and contractors, while also providing our speakers with a platform to expand their visibility, connect with new audiences, and generate valuable business ...
Recharge Clinic Holiday Open House
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
ATTENTION OCALA VENDORS! We are hosting our 3rd annual Christmas shopping event celebrating amazing local retailers, crafters, and small businesses. FREE VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE Shop Small. Support Big.
Free Monthly Memory Cafe
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Our Memory Cafés provide a welcoming space for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to relax, socialize, and enjoy meaningful activities together. Each cafe will be monthly themed, and refreshments will be served. Arts in Health Ocala Metro ...
“Hablemos De Negocios” CONTABILIDAD SIN COMPLICACIONES
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
“Hablemos De Negocios” CONTABILIDAD SIN COMPLICACIONES Esta conferencia ofrece una guía clara y práctica para que los empresarios mantengan su contabilidad organizada y cumplan con sus responsabilidades fiscales en Florida. Aprenderá cómo realizar concilia
exCEPtional Mornings December 2026
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
exCEPtional Mornings is held the third Wednesday of each month, exclusively for CEP partners and their guests. Tickets for CEP partners are just $15 per person with advance reservations or $20 at the door. There is a 24-hour cancellation ...
1 Million Cups Ocala
11:00 AM
Caffeinating Ocala's Startup Community every Wednesday!! A weekly event designed to Connect, Educate, Empower and Inspire our local entrepreneurs. It's about Presenters not Pitches ~~ It's about Connections not Networking. 1MC Ocala is designed to help ...
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - December 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A community staple for over 3-decades, Business After Hours is the CEP's cornerstone networking event. It's held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Join several hundred fellow CEP partners for casual networking, along with food, beverage, & door ...
SCORE: Start Using AI in Your Small Business for Competitive Edge
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Overview With all the hype in the news about the AI revolution, you may begin to wonder if your business is being left in the dust. This webinar will explore straightforward ways that any small business can benefit from applying AI as a tool to ...
Free Chair Movement Series at HCA Hospital
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Arts in Health Ocala Metro is proud to partner with HCA Florida Healthcare to launch a new chair-based movement series at designed specifically for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors – offering a supportive and accessible way to reconnect with ...