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2025 Dates Announced

Conference Countdown

Nov. 18-20, 2025

Conference Countdown

November 18-20, 2025

Thats a Wrap for 2024

See you in 2025

2025 Business Tours

Are you interested in showing off your business?

IMPACT WEEK coordinates FREE TOURS of Locally Owned Businesses.

If your a business owner wanting to particpate – CONTACT US.

Business Tours

Thank You to our Local Businesses

IMPACT WEEK is offering FREE TOURS of Local Businesses. Check out this year’s four locations, Meet the Owner(s), Check out behind the Scenes and ask Questions. 

About Impact Week

A nonprofit Business Conference & Speaker Series –

Connecting innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders from across the city, region, and state. Hosted at the Challenger Learning Center, this week-long event focuses on business development, collaboration, and growth. Targeting startups, small businesses, and nonprofits, Impact Week offers valuable networking opportunities and hands-on workshops covering essential business topics such as strategy, planning, exit, financial literacy, cybersecurity, digital marketing, creative services, AI and more.

Professional Headshots

Book your headshot with a Local Photographer.

2025 Keynote Speaker

Announcement Soon

We’re counting down to one of the most exciting moments of Impact Week 2025. The big announcement drops just in time for our Early Bird Ticket Launch.

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2025 Speakers

The Impact Week Lineup of Speakers will be impactful.

Courtney Beck
CEO & Founder,
Plenty of Positivity

FSU Adjunct Professor
& Business Owner

Terri D. Sherman P.A.
Certified Business Intermediary Florida Business Exchange, Inc.

Business Exit Expert

Patty Wilson
Owner & Founder
The Brokerage

Real Estate Broker & Radio Show/Podcast Host

Nick Bolding
Executive Vice President
NrbVisions Studio

Business Owner 

and Creative

Gustavo Ramos
Founder & CEO,
Connected Consulting

Business Systems & Change Management Expert

Susan Aarons
VP, Director of Treasury Cash Management,
TC Federal Bank

Banking Professional

Eddie Loumiet
Co-Owner & Chairman
Ruvos

Healthcare &

Technology

Chandra Dowdell
Owner & Founder
CD Luxe Spa

Healthcare
& Well Being

Jeremy Cohen
Business Development
Target Print & Mail

Small Business
& Community

Lauren Helm
President,
Lauren Helm PR

PR Consultant &
LinkedIn Expert

Daniel Nelson
Fractional CFO
& VMT Mentor

Startup &
Financial Specialist

Bryan Gibson
CEO & Founder,
i2x Solutions

Business Owner &

IT Specialist

Dr. Michelle Gamble
Founder, Sankofa Healing and Enrichment, Inc.

Health CARE Provider & Community Advocate

Doug Luciani
Director, Strategic Initiatives
& Innovation

First Commerce
Credit Union

May Wang
Student Engagement  Coordinator FSU JMU

International Business Development Executive

Coaches & Mentors

The 2024 Impact Week Lineup of Speakers covers many Industries.

Innovators & Creators 

The 2024 Impact Week Lineup of Speakers covers many Industries.

Local Business Owners

The 2024 Impact Week Lineup of Speakers covers many Industries.

Startups & Nonprofits

The 2024 Impact Week Lineup of Speakers covers many Industries.

The Impact Week 2025 Pitch Event

All Applicatants will be eligible for No-Cost Mentorship Sessions sponsored by:

The Venture Mentoring Team (VMT)

DAY ONE
Day 1: Professional Development
Day one is dedicated to career development through interactive workshops, professional headshots, and networking opportunities, providing essential skills and strategies for personal and career growth.

Resume Building

Professional Headshots

Networking Skills Workshop

Interview Techniques

LinkedIn Optimization

Career Pathway Discussions

DAY TWO
Day 2: Innovators & Creators

Day two will be focused on fostering creativity and innovation, featuring collaborative sessions, design thinking exercises, and showcasing local artists and design agencies.

Creative Pitch Sessions

Innovation Challenges

Design Thinking Workshop

Art and Technology Integration

Brainstorming Sessions

Showcase of Creative Projects

DAY THREE
Day 3: Startups & Small Business

Day three will include inspirational stories from seasoned local entrepreneurs, offering insights and strategies for business development,  marketing, and other essentials.

Business Plan Development

Funding Strategies

Legal Essentials for Startups

Marketing and Branding

Growth Hacking Techniques

Success Stories from Local Entrepreneurs

 

2025  Sponsors

Thank you to all of our Sponsors.

Signup for more information about IMPACT WEEK.

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