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Encore Entrepreneur Event Targeted at Entrepreneurs Ages 50 and Older

The U.S. Small Business Administration South Florida District and Pinellas SCORE chapter are teaming up to host a encore enterepreneur event on April 25 at Schiller University from 1-3 p.m.

With one in four individuals ages 44-70 interested in becoming entrepreneurs, and 63 percent of Americans planning to work after retirement, small business ownership is a good option.  SBA and Pinellas SCORE chapter will provide the training and mentoring services older entrepreneurs need to successfully start and grow businesses and create jobs. 

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